Start Procedure

Before starting the engine: a. Follow the Set Up

Instructions to prepare the equipment.

b. Inspect the equipment and engine. Make sure the pump has the Pump Breather Plug installed.

c. Replace the non-vented brass oil plug with the aluminum Pump Breather Plug.

d. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of both fuel and oil.

e. Read the Equipment

Operation section that follows.

1.Point Nozzle in safe direction and squeeze trigger to release all pres- sure from the pump.

2.Turn the fuel valve lever to its

“OPEN” position.

3.Turn the ignition switch to its ON or RUN position.

4.Then, turn the engine choke lever to its “CHOKE” position for cold start. Set the choke lever in the “1/2

CHOKE” position when starting a warm engine.

5.Close the throttle.

6.Grasp the starter handle, and pull slowly until resistance is felt. While holding the handle, allow the starter rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the starter handle with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again while holding the handle, allow the rope to rewind slowly. Repeat as necessary, until the engine starts.

7.After the engine starts and warms up, slowly move the choke lever to its

“RUN” position.

8.IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load (low pressure) for five minutes after each start-up so that the engine can stabilize.

9.Move the throttle up to operating speed. Operating speed is maximum speed (fast or rabbit), except during operational break-in period.

Break-in Period

1.Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.

2.The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period:

Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment.

Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.

3.The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. After this period:

Change the engine oil.

Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule in the Maintenance and Servicing section.

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SKU 67596

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Harbor Freight Tools 67596 manual Break-in Period