Operating Instructions

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.

Starting the Engine

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 Engine Oil Level

CAUTION! 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. Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil. Running the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine.

1.Turn off engine and allow it to cool.

2.Clean the Oil Filler Cap and the area around it. Remove the Oil Filler Cap.

Figure 3

3.Remove dipstick and wipe away the oil with dry cloth. Reinsert the dip- stick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw in, then remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should reach

the upper limit (H) mark on the dip- stick (bottom edge of the oil fill hole). Low oil level can trigger the low oil sensor to shutdown the engine and prevent restart (See Figure 3 for cor- rect oil level).

4.If the oil level is low, add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the bottom lip of the oil fill hole.

Oil type:

32° F or above = SAE 10W-30 Below 32° F = SAE 5W-30.

5.Replace the Oil Filler Cap.

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

Checking Pump Oil Level

1.The Oil pump is filled with 3.75 fl-oz of SAE 10W-30 NON DETERGENT oil at the factory. Under normal condi- tions there is no reason to add any oil or change the oil.

2.Turn off engine, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.Twist the Dipstick on the Pump Breather Plug until the arrow on it lines up with the arrow on the Plug and remove the Dipstick.

4.Remove the Pump Breather Plug from the Pump.

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SKU 67596

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Harbor Freight Tools 67596 manual Operating Instructions, Starting the Engine, Oil type, Checking Pump Oil Level