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    6500 RA TED W A TTS/7000 MAXIMUM W A TTS PORT ABLE GENERA T OR 66603 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SER VICING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE [...]

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    Page 2 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Requirements 6500 Rated W atts (Rated) / 7000 Maximum W atts (Maximum) / 60 Hz / 3600 RPM Output Receptacles: 2 NEMA 120V , Household Receptacles, with a 20 A Circuit Breaker 1 NEMA 120V , 3-Prong T wist Lock Receptacles with a 30 A Circuit Breaker 1 NE[...]

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    Page 3 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered and dark areas[...]

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    Page 4 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Do not use the power tool if the Engine Switch does not turn it on or off. 2. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Engine Switch is dangerous and must be replaced. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire from the Engine before making any adjustments, 3. changing accessories, or sto[...]

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    Page 5 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally , becomes sluggish or stops suddenly , 2. turn it off immediately . Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded. Make sure that the elec[...]

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    Page 6 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Never leave the Generator unattended when it is running. 6. T urn off the Engine of the Generator before leaving the work area. Always use the Generator on a at, level surface. 7. Make sure to keep hands, ngers, and feet away from all moving parts of the 8. Generator . Keep[...]

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    Page 7 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS Prior to performing service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures, always 1. make sure the Engine Switch is in its “OFF” position. Allow the Engine to completely cool. Then, remove the Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug. Do not alter or adjust any part [...]

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    Page 8 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL® listed cords 3. having the correct gauge and length. (See T able A.) Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water , 4. or on wet or soggy ground. Do not touch electrically [...]

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    Page 9 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all of the parts shown on the Parts List in this manual are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover (and at the bottom of each page) of this manu- al as soon as [...]

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    Page 10 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 3-Prong, duplex NEMA 120 volt Outlet Socket (8) - Qty 2 a. 3-Prong, NEMA T wistlock, 120 volt Outlet Socket (10) b. 4-Prong, NEMA T wistlock, 240/120 volt Outlet Socket (10B) c. W ARNING! Connect tools and equipment only to the Outlet Socket (120 volt or 240 volt) that is compat[...]

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    Page 1 1 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. to the Battery Guard Plate, using two Bolts with Lock W ashers (46). (See Figure B.) BOL T WITH LOCK W ASHER (46) NEGA TIVE BA TTERY CABLE POSITIVE BA TTERY CABLE BA TTERY GUARD PLA TE (44) BA TTERY TRA Y (48) BA TTERY BRACKET (47) 12 VDC BA TTERY (NOT INCLUDED) FIGURE B Connec[...]

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    Page 12 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. of heavy winds may require the placement of a barrier for protection. The air inlet, in normal weather conditions, should face the prevailing wind direction. Locate the Generator on a concrete slab or other area where rain drainage or ood 3. waters can not reach it. Generator[...]

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    Page 13 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T o add engine oil, unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A). Pour engine oil into 3. the oil ll hole until the level of oil is even with the bottom edge of the oil ll hole (if you cannot see the oil through the oil ll hole, then the oil is too low and more oil must be[...]

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    Page 14 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. THIS UNIT CAN POWER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Note: W attages listed above are estimates. Check nameplate wattages on all loads before connecting to Generator . OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Check to make sure the Engine Switch (2) is in its 1. “OFF” position. (See Figure A.) IMPORT ANT[...]

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    Page 15 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T O CONNECT ELECTRICAL LOADS Start the Engine, and allow the Engine and Generator to run and warm up for ve minutes 1. after starting with no electrical load. 2. W ARNING! Connect 120 V AC appliances, tools, and equipment only to the two 120 V AC Outlet Sockets (8, 10). Conne[...]

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    Page 16 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. When nished using the Generator , disconnect all electrical loads. T urn the Engine Switch 9. (2) to its “OFF” position to stop the Engine. Then, close the Engine Fuel V alve (41). (See Figures A and F .) Allow the Generator and its Engine to completely cool. Then store t[...]

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    Page 17 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOTE: 3. If the Engine will be run in temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 30 weight oil. If the Engine will be run in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 5W-30 weight oil. T o add engine oil, unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A). Pour engine oil [...]

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    Page 18 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Use a ne-grade sandpaper to clean off carbon build-up from the electrodes of the Spark 1 1. Plug (28A). Clean with compressed air to remove residue. (See Figure I.) Measure the electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The gap should be 12. 0.028” to 0.031” . If necessary , co[...]

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    Page 19 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING[...]

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    Page 20 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - GENERA T OR NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Part Description Qty . 1 Bolt w/Lock W asher (M6x12) 4 2 Engine Switch 1 3 Circuit Breaker (30 Amp) 3 4 Control Panel 1 5 Cir[...]

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    Page 21 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM - GENERA TOR[...]

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    Page 22 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Part Description Qty . 1A Mufer 1 2A Cylinder Head Bolt 4 3A Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 4 4A Cylinder Head Cover 1 5A Lock Nut 2 6A Adjusting Screw 2 7A Rocker Arm 3 8A Rocker Arm Bolt 2 9A V alve Push Rod Guide Board 1 10A V alve Push Rod 2 1 1A Cylinder Head 1 12A Carburetor [...]

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    Page 23 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - ENGINE (CONT .) NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Record Product’ s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number , record month and year of purchase instead[...]

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    Page 24 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM -ENGINE[...]

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    Page 25 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 26 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor , the belts[...]

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    Page 27 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM W ARRANTY United States Emission Control Defects W arranty Statement The United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EP A) and Harbor Freight T ools (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later [...]

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    Page 28 SKU 66603 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Service and Maintenance 5. Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is schedu[...]