Harbor Freight Tools 61169 User Manual

Harbor Freight Tools 61169 - 2500 Peak/2200 Running Watts Manual

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    Safety 3 Setup 7 Operation 8 Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 17 Parts Lists and Diagrams 19 Warranties 27 Protection Agency. For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. OpERATION MAINTENANCE Page 2 For Generator technical questions, please call 1-888-866
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    WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire, serious injury and/or DEATH. The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator
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    . If the plugged in product operates abnormally or unusually slow, immediately stop using the generator as a power source. Read and adhere to the instruction manual of the product to be powered to make sure that it can be safely and efficiently powered by a portable generator. 11. Before connecting
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    34. Use the equipment, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment, may affect the equipment's operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment. 40
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    equipment is maintained. Do not attempt any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual or any procedures that you are uncertain while the smell of fuel hangs in the air. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANCE Page 6 For Generator technical questions, please
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    SAFETY SETUp Set Up Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: Operate only with proper spark
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    section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. pre-Start Checks Inspect Engine and Generator looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment
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    Engine. b. Disconnect all electrical loads from the Generator. c. Fill the Engine with the proper amount and type of both unleaded gasoline and oil. Manual Start 1. Turn the Engine Switch on. 1 SETUp OpERATION 2 2. Move the Choke to the START position. 3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the ON position
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    SAFETY 5. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then, move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position. Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the Engine. 5 Move Slowly RUN START 6 IMpORTANT: Allow the Engine to run at no load for five minutes with no load after each
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    resulting number is wattage. • Never exceed the running wattage for the Generator or any outlet amperage rating. • Refer to appliance/tool owner's manuals to determine the wattage of electrical load devices. • Long power cords and extension cords draw additional power. Keep cord length at a minimum
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    Fuel Valve. ON OFF 3 Page 12 NOTICE Drain fuel at end of season or warranty is void. See Storage on page 16 for complete storage instructions. For Generator technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 61169
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    not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Follow all service instructions in this manual. The engine may fail critically if not serviced properly. Many maintenance procedures, including any not detailed in this
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    SAFETY 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 the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area
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    SAFETY SETUp Air Filter Element Maintenance 1. Remove the Access Panel on the side of the Generator. 2. Remove the Air Cleaner Cover and the air filter elements and check for dirt. Clean or replace as described below. 3. Cleaning: • For "paper" filter elements: To prevent injury from dust and
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    SAFETY Storage When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than 20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows: 1. CLEANING: Wait for engine to cool, then clean engine with dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water. The water will gradually enter the engine and cause rust damage. Apply a
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    SAFETY SETUp Troubleshooting problem possible Causes Engine will not start FUEL RELATED: 1. No fuel in tank not remedy problem, replace head gasket. 4. Have qualified technician adjust/ repair valves and tappets. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the generator or
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    not plugged in properly. doesn't have power 2. Circuit Breaker tripped. Attached device begins to operate abnormally 3. Product needs service. 1. Problem with device. 2. Running wattage exceeded. probable Solutions 1. Check wire connections. 2. Re-gap or replace spark plug. 3. Replace spark
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    SAFETY SETUp parts Lists and Diagrams parts List and Diagram A - Crankcase part Description Qty 1a Left Crankcase Asm. 1 2a Oil Cork 1 3a Oil Sensor 1 4a Stand of Oil Sensor 1 5a Paper Washer 1 6a Dowel Pin 10×15.7 2 7a Stud 2 8a Dowel Axis 4 9a Bolt M6×17 2 10a Right
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    add a -c suffix. SETUp OpERATION parts List and Diagram D - Camshaft part Description Qty 1d Screw, Pan Head 1 2d Oil Seal 15.2×1.5 1 3d Chain Guide 1 4d Chain 6.35×90 1 5d Tension Bar 1 6d Gasket 1 7d Camshaft Chain Regulator 1 8d Flange Bolt M6×22 2 9d Oil Ring 9×1.9 1 10d
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    SAFETY parts List and Diagram E - Oil pump part Description Qty 1e Bolt M6×12 2 2e Oil Pump Gear Cap 1 3e Nut M6 1 4e Chain 6.35×44 1 5e Gear 1 6e Bolt 2 7e Oil Pump Asm. 1 Note: When ordering parts from this diagram add an -e suffix. SETUp OpERATION parts List and Diagram F -
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    SAFETY SETUp parts List and Diagram G - Recoil Starter part Description Qty 1g Bolt M6×12 5 2g Recoil Starter 1 3g Fan Cover 1 4g Bolt M5×20 4 5g Fan Cover Bushing 4 6g Screw ST4.8×16-F.H 4 7g Recoil Cage 1 8g Cooling Fan 1 9g Shroud B 1 10g Shroud 1 11g Bolt M5×12 4 12g
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    SAFETY parts List and Diagram I - Generator Head part Description Qty 1i Nut M12×1.25 1 2i Stator 1 3i Rotor 1 4i Bolt M5×40 2 5i Bolt M5×15 2 6i Trigger 1 7i Rubber Block 1 8i Bolt M6×25 1 9i Spark Plug 1 10i Ignition Asm. 1 11i Ignition Cap 1 Note: When ordering parts
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    SAFETY SETUp parts List and Diagram K - Housing part Description Qty 1k Screw M6×12 5 2k Side Cover 1 3k Screw M6×20 2 4k Lift Cover 1 5k Protector Asm. 1 6k Protector Asm. Seal 1 7k Top Cover 1 8k Right Cover 1 9k Bolt ST4.2×13 1 10k Nut M8 8 11k Cover Plate 1 12k Bolt
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    parts List and Diagram N - Inverter part Description Qty 1n Inverter Asm. 1 2n U Rack 1 3n Screw M6×12 2 4n Bolt M6×13 2 5n U Rack 1 6n Rubber Foot 2 Note: When ordering parts from this diagram add a -n suffix. SAFETY SETUp OpERATION parts List and Diagram p - Control panel part
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    OpERATION MAINTENANCE pLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
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    for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. HFT recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your a HFT warranty station as soon as a problem exists. Contact the HFT Customer Service department at the number below to make shipping arrangements
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    warranty station authorized by HFT. For emissions warranty service, contact the HFT Customer Service Department at 1-888-866-5797. 3. Consequential due to failure to follow the maintenance and operating instructions set forth in the Owner's Manual including, but not limited to: a) Use of parts
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