Harbor Freight Tools 179cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 10

5. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull
it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into
the Engine's carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle
gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully
and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
Note: Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against
the engine. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn't hit the engine.
6. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.
Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position,
move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
NOTE: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes with
no load after each start‑up so that the engine can stabilize.
7. Grip the Upper Handle (32) firmly with both hands.
8. Depending on the desired speed at which the Vibrator Plate will vibrate,
adjust the Speed Control Lever (54) between its "LOW" to "HIGH" position.
9. Slowly push or pull the Vibrator Plate while guiding the tool in the desired direction.
10. Keep a safe distance away from the edges and banks of ditches and use
care to prevent the Vibrator Plate from toppling over.
11. Ascend slopes carefully in a direct path. Pull backwards up steep slopes to
prevent the Vibrator Plate from toppling over onto the operator.
12. Break-in Period:
a. Breaking‑in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.
b. The operational break‑in period will last about 3 hours of use.
Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed during this period.
c. The maintenance break‑in period will last about 20 hours of use. Change the engine oil after this period.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule
explained in the MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING section.
Page 10 For engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
For other technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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