Harbor Freight Tools 97005 Starting the Engine, Figure H, See Figure, Checking Engine Oil Level

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 (13) 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.

DIPSTICK (89)

32° F or above = SAE 25W Below 32° F = SAE 15W-40

4.Replace the Oil Dipstick.

(See Figure H.)

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

Checking Fuel Level

Warning! To prevent fire, shut the engine off and wait for

it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. Avoid refueling if other equipment (which may

create sparks) is operating in the immediate vicinity.

1.To fill the Fuel Tank (101), unscrew and remove the Fuel Tank Cap (109). (See

Figure I.)

FUEL TANK CAP (109) FUEL TANK FILTER (108)

FIGURE H

FIGURE I

1.Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag. (See Figure H.)

2.Reinsert the dipstick completely and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the dipstick.

(See Figure H.)

3.If the oil level is below the low mark add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is between the high and the low marks. (See Figure H.)

Oil type:

FUEL TANK (101)

2.Check to make sure the Fuel Tank Filter (108) is free of dirt and debris. If necessary, remove and clean the Filter. Then replace the Filter.

(See Figure I.)

REV 09b, 09i

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