Harbor Freight Tools 68375 manual Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Schedule

Maintenance and Service

WARNING

To prevent serious injury from accidental starting:

Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury from equipment failure:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Follow all service instructions in this manual. The engine may fail critically if not serviced properly.

Many maintenance procedures, including any not detailed in this manual, will need to be performed by a qualified technician for safety. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely service the equipment or engine, have a qualified technician service the equipment instead.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Schedule

Note: This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide. If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually, check systems immediately. The maintenance needs of each piece of equipment will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle, temperature, air quality, fuel quality, and other factors.

Note: The following procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the engine and pump.

Procedure	Before	Monthly or	Every 3 mo. or	Every 6 mo. or	Yearly or	Every
	Each Use	every 20	50 hr. of use	100 hr. of use	every 300	2 Years
		hr. of use			hr. of use

Brush off outside of engine

Check engine oil level

Check air cleaner

Check deposit cup

Change engine oil
Clean/replace air cleaner	*

Check and clean spark plug

1.Check/adjust idle speed

2.Check/adjust valve clearance

3. Clean fuel tank, filter	**	**
and carburetor

4.Clean carbon build-up from combustion chamber

Replace fuel line if necessary **

*Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. **These items should be serviced by a qualified technician.

Item 68375	For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.	Page 11
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