Harbor Freight Tools 69728 owner manual Troubleshooting, Do not use gasoline with more than

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Probable Solutions

Engine will not start

Fuel Related:

Fuel Related:

 

1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.

1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.

2.Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine. 2. Move Choke to CHOKE position.

3.Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. 3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel

 

(E15, E20, E85, etc.)

 

system. Replace components damaged

 

 

 

by ethanol. Use fresh 87+ octane

 

 

 

unleaded gasoline only.

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).

4.

Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.

4.

Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline.

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).

5.

Carburetor not primed.

5.

Pull on Starter Handle to prime.

6.

Dirty fuel passageways.

6.

Clean out passageways using fuel additive.

 

 

 

Heavy deposits may require further cleaning.

7.

Carburetor needle stuck.

7.

Gently tap side of carburetor float

 

Fuel can be smelled in the air.

 

chamber with screwdriver handle.

8.

Too much fuel in chamber. This can be

8.

Turn Choke to RUN position. Remove spark

 

caused by the carburetor needle sticking.

 

plug and pull the start handle several times

 

 

 

to air out the chamber. Reinstall spark

 

 

 

plug and set Choke to CHOKE position.

9.

Clogged Fuel Filter.

9.

Replace Fuel Filter.

Ignition (spark) Related:

Ignition (spark) Related:

1.

Spark plug cap not connected securely.

1.

Connect spark plug cap properly.

2.

Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.

2.

Clean spark plug.

3.

Incorrect spark plug gap.

3.

Correct spark plug gap.

4.

Spark plug cap broken.

4.

Replace spark plug cap.

5.

Circuit breaker tripped (electric

5.

Reset circuit breaker. Check wiring and

 

start models only).

 

starter motor if breaker continues to trip.

6.

Incorrect spark timing or

6.

Have qualified technician diagnose/

 

faulty ignition system.

 

repair ignition system.

Compression Related:

Compression Related:

1.

Cylinder not lubricated. Problem after long

1.

Pour tablespoon of oil into spark

 

storage periods.

 

plug hole. Crank engine a few

 

 

 

times and try to start again.

2.

Loose or broken spark plug. (Hissing noise

2.

Tighten spark plug. If that does not work,

 

will occur when trying to start.)

 

replace spark plug. If problem persists,

 

 

 

may have head gasket problem, see #3.

3.

Loose cylinder head or damaged

3.

Tighten head. If that does not remedy

 

head gasket. (Hissing noise will

 

problem, replace head gasket.

 

occur when trying to start.)

 

 

4.

Engine valves or tappets

4.

Have qualified technician diagnose/

 

mis‑adjusted or stuck.

 

repair ignition system.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.

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

Item 69728 / 69729

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

 

 

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Contents Item 69728 Important Safety Instructions Table of ContentsSetup Operation Maintenance Operating PrecautionsSafety Carbon Monoxide Hazard Using a generator indoors can KillFet Sa Setu RatiepO Maintenan Service Precautions SetupSpecifications Components and ControlsFet Sa Setu RatiepO Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Grounding Generator Pre-Start ChecksChecking and Filling Engine Oil Using the Generator Safety SetupChecking and Filling Fuel Starting the Engine Fet Sa SetuRatiepO Maintenan Connecting Electrical Loads Setup OperationEquipment ExampleTo Calculate Wattage Turn the Engine Switch off Stopping the Engine in an EmergencyStopping the Engine Under Normal Conditions Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Hr. of useChecking and Filling Fuel Engine Oil ChangeCleaning Air Filter Element MaintenanceSpark Plug Maintenance Setu RatiepO MaintenanFuel BatteryStorage LubricationTroubleshooting Do not use gasoline with more than10% ethanol E15, E20, E85, etc Use Engine will not start Compression Related section Parts List Please Read the Following CarefullyItem 69729 EPA version Safety Setup OperationItem 69728 EPA/CARB version Following parts are only onAssembly Diagram Item 69728 EPA/Carb versionFor both item numbers Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesMission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800

69728 specifications

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