Harbor Freight Tools 96456 manual Operation, Starting the Engine

5.Recheck oil level and add more oil if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling the oil reservoir can cause excess pressure causing damage to the engine.

6.Fill the gasoline tank with regular grade unleaded gasoline. Do not add oil or use leaded gasoline. Fuel cap must be tightly in place prior to starting the engine.

Starting the Engine

For complete engine operating instructions, see the engine manufacturer’s owners manual shipped with this product.

1.Position the Road Sweeper on a level surface. Before starting the engine, check the oil level. Unscrew the oil dipstick, pull it out, wipe it off, then re-insert into the engine. Screw it into place, then unscrew it, remove it and read the oil level. If the level is low, add standard 30 weight or multi-grade motor oil until the reading is in the range indicated on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL, as this will cause excessive pressure in the oil reservoir and can cause engine damage.

2.Before starting, check to see that there is gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel level is low, fill before starting with fresh, clean standard unleaded gasoline. Do not add oil to the gasoline. FIRE HAZARD: Do not add gasoline to the engine after it has been running and is hot. Allow the engine to cool before adding gasoline.

3.Open the fuel valve by rotating the Fuel Valve Lever to the right.

4.Close the manual choke all the way by rotating the Choke Lever to the left.

5.Press the Primer Bulb 8 times to prime the carburetor.

6.Pull the starting cord 3 or 4 times to introduce gasoline vapor into the cylinder.

7.Move the manual choke to its 1/2 closed position.

8.Pull the starting cord again. The engine should start with the first or second pull.

9.Once the engine is started, let it warm up. As it warms, gradually open the choke until it is fully open. You may then begin to use the road sweeper.

10.If the engine does not start or run properly following these procedures, check the troubleshooting section in this owners manual.

Operation

1.This road sweeper is designed for sweeping dust, dirt, leaves and snow from driveways, walkways and paved areas. This Owner’s Manual assumes that the operator has an understanding of the use of road sweepers and gasoline engines.

2.Only use on firm, level surfaces. Use on steeply inclined surfaces may cause the operator to lose control of the sweeper. Use on loose or gravel surfaces may

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