Harbor Freight Tools 69381 Owners Manual - Page 8

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 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. 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. IMPORTANT: Your Warranty is VOID if the Engine's Fuel Tank is not filled with the proper mixture (50:1) of stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil before each use. Before each use, check the fuel level. Do not run the Engine with an improper unleaded gasoline/2‑cycle oil mixture. Running the Engine with an improper mixture WILL permanently damage the Engine. 1 GALLON STABILIZER- TREATED UNLEADED GASOLINE 2.5 FLUID OUNCES 2-CYCLE OIL APPROVED CONTAINER Figure A: Fuel-Oil Mixture 4. To obtain the proper gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixture, mix 2.5 fluid ounces of 2-cycle oil with 1 gallon of 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated with a fuel stabilizer additive into an approved container. Then gently agitate the container to thoroughly mix the gasoline/2-cycle oil. 5. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with the pre‑mixed stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline/2-cycle oil mixture. 6. Then replace the Fuel Cap. 7. 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. Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine Before starting the engine: a. Inspect the generator and engine. b. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. c. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of stabilizer- treated unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixture. Operation Maintenance Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 69381