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Predator Engines 62879 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Email our technical support at: predator@harborfreight.com
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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Copyright
2015 by Harbor Freight Tools
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors,
and vents.
®
. All rights reserved.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The emissions control system for this Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (also known as CARB). For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...

  • Page 3: Safety

    It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4 Loose clothes, jewelry or 7. Only use a suitable means of transport and long hair can be caught in moving parts. lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing capacity when transporting the engine. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 5 5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate before starting engine. To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...

  • Page 6: Setup

    Engine loops. Pass both through the Group Loop, then the choke cable through Loop A and the throttle Group Loop cable through Loop B. See Figure B. Figure B Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 7 Oil pressure Switch Blue Wire Note: Connect equipment according Stopping Engine Isolators to the Wiring Harness diagram. Black Wire See Fuel Tank Setup Instructions. Connector Red Wire Figure E: Wiring Harness ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8 Starter. Connect cable securely to prevent to prevent disconnection and short circuits. disconnection and short circuits. See Figure H. 5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with a corrosion-preventive coating. Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 9 Components and Controls Lifting Bracket Fuel Hose Connection Muffler Spark plug (1 of 2) Starter Air Cleaner Spark plug (2 of 2) Oil Filter Wiring Harness Dipstick & Oil Fill ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10 5. Remove the four M8  x   2 0 Flange Bolts that attach Bracket the Muffler Exhaust Pipes to the Cylinder Heads and remove the Muffler. Refer to Figure K. Muffler Exhaust pipe Figure I Flange Bolts Figure K Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 11 Figure N Throttle Assembly. See Figure M. 10. Rotate the Choke Rod into an upward facing position. See Figure O. Throttle Assembly Choke Rod Choke Rod Figure O Figure M ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12 19. Use a carburetor screwdriver (sold separately) to remove the Main Right Jet and replace it with the replacement Main Right Jet (A1 or A2) appropriate to the altitude. Figure Q Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 13 8. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate before starting engine. To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...

  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    Slide the throttle or speed control See Storage on page 19 for to SLOW (the ″turtle”). complete storage instructions. b. Turn the start control to OFF. c. Close the Fuel Valve, if equipped. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    4. Clean carbon build-up from combustion chambers Replace fuel line if necessary Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. These items should be serviced by a qualified technician. Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...

  • Page 17: Engine Oil

    The SAE Viscosity Grade chart shows other 100°F viscosities to use in different average temperatures. Average outdoor temperature Replace the Oil Fill Plug. Table B: SAE Viscosity Grade 11. Insert the Dipstick back into the housing. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...
  • Page 18 ® BPR5ES 6. Apply dielectric spark plug boot protector ® CHAMPION RN9YC (not included) to the end of the spark plugs and reattach the wires securely. Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 19 Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of fuel stabilizer’s recommended time period, engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole. or if the Engine does not start. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    4. Engine valves or tappets mis-adjusted or stuck. 4. Have qualified technician adjust/ repair valves and tappets. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine. Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 21 Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21...

  • Page 22: Warranties

    30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact HFT product support at 1-888-866-5797 or predator@harborfreight.com. Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...

  • Page 23: General Emissions Warranty Coverage

    Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies. a. Spark plugs. b. Magneto ignition system. c. Spark advance/retard system. HFT provides with each product written instructions for the maintenance and use of the product by the owner. ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23...

  • Page 24: Parts Lists And Diagrams

    LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 25 ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 25...
  • Page 26 Mounting Hole Diagram Note: Not to scale. 7xØ8.8 Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62879...
  • Page 27 Spindle Diagram Note: Not to scale. Ø21-23 80.5 6.34 0.02 mm ± +0.010 Ø25.39 -0.015 ITEM 62879 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 27...

  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Green Green 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • pO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • 1-888-866-5797...

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