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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 installation and service may not be included.
SKU 96156 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. cautIon, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Use only accessories that are recommended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one engine may become hazardous when used on another engine.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Have the engine serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the engine is maintained.
Install this engine on a lawn mower only. Set the Engine upright on the mower, and align the four 3/8” diameter coarse threaded engine mounting holes with (Bottom view) SKU 96156...
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Adjust the choke cable sheath to remove all slack and secure it in place using the adjusting nuts on the cable sheath. (see Figure B.) rev 10f SKU 96156 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Brake bracket mower brake...
Clean the top of the dipstick and the area around it. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag. Reinsert the dipstick without threading it in and remove it to check the oil level. Fuel valve rev 10f SKU 96156...
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the gasoline tank with the stabilized unleaded gasoline mixture. Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap. SKU 96156 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. start Procedure Before starting the engine:...
During the first 3 hours of use: • Do not apply a heavy load to the mower. After the first 20 hours of use: • Change the engine oil. Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule explained in the SERVICING section. SKU 96156...
Warranty is void if proper maintenance and servicing procedures are not followed. SKU 96156 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. engine oil change cautIon! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
Replace spark plug. Replace air filter element. note: All maintenance procedures scheduled for 25, 50, and 100 operation hours should be performed at least yearly. every 300 operation Hours: Clean fuel tank and carburetor. Clean carbon build-up from combustion chamber. SKU 96156...
If problem persists, may have head gasket problem, see #3. Tighten head. If that does not remedy problem, replace head gasket. Adjust valve clearance. If that does not work, clean or replace valves/tappets. tap side of carburetor float chamber SKU 96156...
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Intake valve stuck, choke stuck, incorrect timing, clogged carburetor, or overheated engine. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the engine. SKU 96156 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Possible causes Probable solutions Check wire connections. Re-gap or replace spark plug.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EPA) and Harbor Freight Tools (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later Small Off- Road Engine (herein engine). Within the United States, new off-road,...
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The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact the Harbor Freight Tools Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-3353. Harbor Freight tools emission control defects...
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