Harbor Freight Tools 68526 Setup, Use Engine will not start Compression Related section

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Probable Solutions

 

 

Engine misfires

1.

Spark plug cap loose.

1.

Check wire connections.

 

 

 

2.

Incorrect spark plug gap or

2.

Re-gap or replace spark plug.

 

Safety

 

 

damaged spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Defective spark plug cap.

3.

Replace spark plug cap.

 

 

 

4.

Old or low quality gasoline.

4.

Use only fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Diagnose and repair compression.

 

 

 

5.

Incorrect compression.

 

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Compression Related section.)

 

 

Engine stops

1.

Low oil shutdown.

1.

Fill engine oil to proper level. Check

 

 

 

suddenly

 

 

 

engine oil before EVERY use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low

2.

Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane

 

 

 

 

quality gasoline.

 

unleaded gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Setup

 

3.

Defective fuel tank cap creating

3.

Test/replace fuel tank cap.

 

 

 

vacuum, preventing proper fuel flow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty magneto.

4.

Have qualified technician service magneto.

 

 

 

5.

Disconnected or improperly

5.

Secure spark plug cap.

 

 

 

 

connected spark plug cap.

 

 

 

 

Engine stops when

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Clean or replace element.

 

 

under heavy load

2.

Engine running cold.

2.

Allow engine to warm up prior

 

 

 

 

 

 

to operating equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks

1.

Old or low quality gasoline.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane

 

 

 

 

 

 

unleaded gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

2.

Engine overloaded.

2.

Do not exceed equipment’s load rating.

 

Operation

 

3.

Incorrect spark timing, deposit buildup,

3.

Have qualified technician diagnose

 

 

 

 

 

 

worn engine, or other mechanical problems.

 

and service engine.

 

 

Engine backfires

1.

Impure or low quality gasoline.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane

 

 

 

 

 

 

unleaded gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline with more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

2.

Engine too cold.

2.

Use cold weather fuel and oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

additives to prevent backfiring.

 

 

 

3.

Intake valve stuck or overheated engine.

3.

Have qualified technician diagnose

 

 

 

 

 

 

and service engine.

 

 

 

4.

Incorrect timing.

4.

Check engine timing.

 

 

 

 

Product doesn’t

1.

Product not plugged in properly.

1.

Turn off and unplug the product, then

 

 

have power.

 

 

 

plug it back in again and turn on.

 

 

 

2.

Circuit Breaker tripped.

2.

Turn off and unplug product, Reset Circuit

 

Maintenance

 

 

 

 

Breaker. Plug in product and turn on.

 

 

3.

Product needs service.

3.

Have product repaired.

 

 

 

 

Product begins to

1.

Problem with appliance.

1.

Immediately unplug appliance. Have

 

 

operate abnormally.

 

 

 

appliance repaired by a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

 

technician, or replace appliance.

 

 

 

2.

Rated load capacity exceeded.

2.

Lower the number of items plugged into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

generator to stay within the rated capacity,

 

 

 

 

 

 

or use a more powerful generator.

 

 

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.

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

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Contents Watt Portable Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsSetup Operation Maintenance Operating PrecautionsCarbon Monoxide Hazard Using a generator indoors can Kill Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Refueling Service PrecautionsComponents and Controls SpecificationsSafety Setup Operation MaintenanceOFF Altitude Range Kit Part Number GroundingHigh Altitude Operation PerationChecking and Filling Engine Oil Generator Pre-Start ChecksChecking and Filling Fuel Using the Generator Starting the Engine Safety Setup Operation Connecting Electrical LoadsExample EquipmentTo Calculate Wattage Stopping the Engine Under Normal Conditions Stopping the Engine in an EmergencyHr. of use Cleaning, Maintenance, and LubricationAintenance Air Filter Element MaintenanceChecking and Filling Fuel Engine Oil ChangeStorage Spark Plug MaintenanceDo not use gasoline with more than Troubleshooting10% ethanol E15, E20, E85, etc Use Engine will not start Compression Related section SetupPlease Read the Following Carefully Parts ListFollowing parts are only on Item 68526 EPA/CARB version Accessories not included provided on requestEPA/Carb 160 AintenanceM PerationO EtupS AfetySOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities For Both Item Numbers Manufacturer’s Warranty CoverageMission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800

68526 specifications

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