Harbor Freight Tools 68328 manual Engine Oil Change, Air Filter Element Maintenance, Cleaning

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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 the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.

Full level

Full level

1.Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.

2.Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.

3.If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to up to the top of the Fuel Level marker on the fuel filter with

87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline.

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.

Engine Oil Change

CAUTION! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.

1.Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.

2.Close the Fuel Valve.

3.Place a drain pan (not included) underneath the crankcase’s drain plug.

4.Remove the drain plug and, if possible, tilt the crankcase slightly to help drain the oil out. Recycle used oil.

5.Replace the drain plug and tighten it.

6.Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it. Remove the Dipstick by threading it counterclockwise, and wipe it off with a clean lint free rag.

7.Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the full level. SAE 10W‑30 oil is recommended for general use.

The SAE Viscosity Grade chart shows other viscosities to use in different average temperatures.

SAE Viscosity Grades

30

10W-30

5W-30

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100°F

Average outdoor temperature

8. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise.

CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too little oil. The engine will be permanently damaged.

Air Filter Element Maintenance

1.To remove the air filter cover, unthread the threaded knobs and remove the cover and the air filter elements and check for dirt. Clean or replace as described below.

Filter

Filter Cover

Gasket

Threaded

 

 

Knobs

2.Cleaning:

•Foam filter element:

Wash the element in warm water and mild detergent several times. Rinse. Squeeze out excess water and allow it to dry completely. Soak the filter in lightweight oil briefly, then squeeze out the excess oil.

3.Install the new filter or the cleaned filter.

Secure the Air Cleaner Cover before use.

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For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Item 68328

 

For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.

 

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68328 specifications

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