Harbor Freight Tools 67596 - Manual (Page 10)

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Checking and Filling Fuel
WaRninG! tO PRevent SeRiOuS
injuRY FROm FiRe:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut it off and wait for it to cool
before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Fill the fuel tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded
gasoline to the top of the Fuel Level marker on the
fuel strainer.
max Fuel
DO nOt OveRFill!
WaRninG! tO PRevent Fuel leaKaGe
anD FiRe hazaRD, DO nOt OveRFill.
note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (e10). Do not use e85 ethanol.
note: Do not use gasoline that has been
stored in a metal fuel container or a dirty
fuel container. it can cause particles to
enter the carburetor, affecting engine
performance and/or causing damage.
4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
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.
Start Procedure
Before starting the engine:
a.
Follow the Set up instructions to prepare
the equipment, including installing the
Breather, connecting then turning on
the hose, and attaching the nozzle.
b. Fill the engine with the proper amount
and type of both fuel and oil.
c. Read the equipment Operation
section that follows.
1. Point Nozzle in safe direction and squeeze
trigger to release all pressure from the pump.
2. To start the engine:
a. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the
CHOKE position.
To restart a warm
engine, leave the
Choke in the
RUN position.
b. Open the Fuel Valve.
c. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3
away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”).
d. Turn the Engine Switch on.
e. 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.
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