3.Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with 89 octane (or better) unleaded gaso- line according to fuel stabilizer direc- tions.

4.Fill the Fuel Tank (101) to about 1 inch under the lip of the gasoline tank with the stabilized unleaded gasoline mixture. (See Figure I.)

5.Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap (109). (See Figure I.)

Checking Pump Oil Level

CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the Pump’s Housing (13) is not properly filled with oil before each use. Before each use, check the oil level. Do not run the Pump with low or no oil. Run- ning the Pump with no or low oil WILL permanently damage the Pump.

PUMP OIL GAUGE (26)

FIGURE J

OIL LEVEL WINDOW (28)

OIL DRAIN PLUG (3)

(PROPER OIL LEVEL)

1.Remove the Oil Gauge (26) and wipe it off with a clean rag.

(See Figure J.)

2.Reinsert the Oil Gauge (26) com- pletely and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be

between the high and low marks on the Gauge. Also, the proper oil level can be visually observed through the oil Level Window (28). The proper oil level should appear midway in the Window. (See Figure J.)

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. Do not overfill.

(See Figure J.) Oil type:

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

3.Replace the Oil Gauge.

(See Figure J.)

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

Start Procedure

Before starting the engine: a. Follow the Set Up

Instructions to prepare the equipment.

b. Inspect the equipment and engine.

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

Note: This engine includes an automatic low oil shutdown sensor that disables the engine if the oil level is too low.

d. Read the Equipment

Operation section that follows.

1.Turn the engine Fuel Valve (104) to its “OPEN” position. (See Figure E.)

2.Turn the Engine Switch (3) to its ON or RUN position. (See Figure D.)

REV 09b; 09i

SKU 97005

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 97005 Checking Pump Oil Level, See Figure J. Oil type, SKU For technical questions, please call