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Harbor Freight Tools 68306, 68120 owner manual Break-inPeriod, Stopping the Engine, Safety, Setup

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7.Break-in Period:

5.Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position, move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.

Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.

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CHOKE RUN

SAFETY

IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes with no load after each start‑up so that the engine can stabilize.

6.Adjust the Throttle as needed.

7.Break-in Period:

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

b.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.

c.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 explained in the MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING section.

SETUP

Stopping the Engine

1. To stop the engine in an emergency,	OFF
turn the Engine Switch off.

2.Under normal conditions, use the following procedure:

a.Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to SLOW (the “turtle”).

b.Turn the Engine Switch off.

c. Close the Fuel Valve.

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

Horizontal Engines

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 68306, 68120 owner manual Break-inPeriod, Stopping the Engine, Safety, Setup, Operation Maintenance

Contents

Horizontal Engines SAVE THIS MANUAL212, 346 and 420 cc ITEMS 68120SAFETY Table of ContentsSETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE SpecificationsSETUP OPERATION Symbol DefinitionsMAINTENANCE SymbolOperating Precautions Set up PrecautionsYOU IN MINUTES SAFETYService Precautions Operating Precautions contOPERATION MAINTENANCE 1.Before service, maintenance, or cleaningSet Up Battery Setup InstructionsOperate only with proper spark arrestor installed WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A VEHICLEFuel Cap Engine Switch SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCEEngine Switch Engine ControlsOperation Pre-StartChecksChecking and Filling Engine Oil SAFETYStarting the Engine SETUPChecking and Filling Fuel WARNING!TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE4. Turn the Engine Switch on SAFETYManual Start SETUP8.Break-inPeriod Stopping the EngineSAFETY SETUPElectric Start if equipped 4. Turn the Engine Switch to STARTSTART STARTSAFETY 7.Break-inPeriodSETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCEMaintenance Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication ScheduleTO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE68121 Max Fuel Engine Oil ChangeDO NOT OVERFILL SAFETY2.Cleaning Air Filter Element MaintenanceSpark Plug Maintenance Spark Plug Cap Recommended Spark Plugs4.BATTERY 1.CLEANINGStorage 2.FUEL WARNING!TO PREVENT SERIOUSProblem TroubleshootingProbable Solutions Possible CausesCOMPRESSION RELATED section Use Engine will not startMAINTENANCE ProblemEmission Control System Warranty Limited 90 Day WarrantySAFETY SETUP Warranty Statement for ModelPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY SAFETY SETUP OPERATIONMAINTENANCE For technical questions, please callMAINTENANCE 68120 212cc Parts ListParts Lists and Diagrams PartDiagram 68120 212cc Assemblycall 0882SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE 68121 212cc Parts ListPart DescriptionMAINTENANCE 68121 212cc Assembly DiagramSETUP SAFETYSAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE 68136 346cc Parts ListPart Description68136 346cc Assembly DiagramMAINTENANCE SETUPSAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE 68306 420cc Parts ListPart Description68306 420cc AssemblyMAINTENANCE SETUPITEM 68120 / 68121 212cc Mounting Hole DiagramsITEM 68136 346cc and ITEM 68306 420cc Horizontal EnginesSAFETY SETUP Power Take-OffDiagramsMAINTENANCE OPERATION