Maintenance, and cleaning ..17 troublesHooting ............. 19 parts list ..............20 asseMblY diagraM ............ 22 liMited 1 Year / 90 daY warrantY ......24 eMission control sYsteM warrantY ....24 SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
Notice Notice related to personal injury. caution, without the safety alert symbol, caution caution is used to address practices not related to personal injury. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Dis- tractions can cause you to lose control. Provide barriers or shields as needed. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools are less likely to malfunction and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extin- guishers nearby. Keep the Generator, Engine, and the surrounding area clean at all times. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
Whenever possible, use a carbon monoxide detector (not included) to detect excessive carbon monoxide fumes in the work area and in the surrounding area. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
“live” terminal. (see 3-prong plug and outlet.) The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
(see table a.) If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suf- fix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
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If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL listed cords having the correct gauge and length. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in wa- ter, or on wet or soggy ground. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 0...
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It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this prod- uct, but must be supplied by the operator. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page ...
Oil Dipstick: Location for checking and filling engine oil. Ignition Switch: Used to enable starting and stopping of Engine. Recoil Starter: Pull cord for starting Engine. Fuel Filter: Traps dirt and water from fuel before it enters Engine. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
Place the Generator as close as possible to the electrical tools and equipment being powered to reduce the length of extension cords. grounding the generator: note: It is recommended that only a licensed electrician perform this procedure. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
Make sure to screw the Oil Dipstick firmly back into the Dipstick Hole. (see Figure d.) to Fill the Fuel tank: Prior to first use of the Generator, the Fuel Tank MUST be filled with high octane unleaded gasoline (approximately 3.96 gallons). SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
Engine and Generator can stabilize. to connect electrical loads: Start the Engine, and allow the Engine and Generator to run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electrical load. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
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20 VAC Outlets. Connect a 240 volt appliance, tool, or equipment into the 240 VAC Outlet. Or connect a 2 volt appliance, tool, or equipment into the 2 VDC Charging Terminal. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
The Generator should not be operated or stored in locations with excessive moisture, dust, flammable or corrosive vapors. Do not use liquids to clean the Generator. Liquid may enter the cooling slots and damage the internal mechanisms of the Generator. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
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TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTAL- LATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
Cylinder Head Assembly M4×.5 Nut M8×34 Bolt Diode Spark Plug Screw M6×2 note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20...
- You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT warranty station as soon as a problem exists. Contact the HFT Customer Service department at the number below to make shipping arrangements. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reason- able amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24...
(if so equipped) Exhaust pipe stud. Muffler. iii) Catalytic converter (if so equipped). Miscellaneous items used in above systems Vacuum, temperature and time sensitive valves and switches. Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies. SKU 96898 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25...
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