Harbor Freight Tools 62779 User Manual - Page 49

Safety Setup Operation 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. Pre-Start Checks Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly. Checking and Filling Engine Oil NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the engine's crankcase is not properly filled with oil before each use. Before each use, check the oil level. Engine will not start with low or no engine oil. 1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level. Full level Full level 2. Close the Fuel Valve. 3. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it. Remove the Dipstick by turning it counterclockwise, and wipe it off with a clean, lint free rag. 4. Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be up to the full level as shown above. 5. If the oil level is at or below the low mark add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the proper level. SAE 10W‑30 oil is recommended for general use. (The SAE Viscosity Grade chart on page 15 in the Maintenance section shows other viscosities to use in different average temperatures.) 6. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise. NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil. Engine will shut off if engine oil level is too low. 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 around it. 2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap. 3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt and debris. Then replace the Strainer. Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID. Starting the Engine 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. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer's recommendations for use. 5. Then replace the Fuel Cap. 6. 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. Operation Maintenance Before Starting the Engine Before starting the engine: a. Follow the Set Up Instructions in the equipment manual to prepare the equipment. b. Inspect the equipment and engine. c. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of both stabilizer‑treated unleaded gasoline and oil. d. Read the Equipment Operation section in the equipment manual. Engine for ITEM 62779 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9