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    GENERA T OR 9 HP ROBIN ® RECOIL ST AR T Model 90236 OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camar illo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yr ight © 2003 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or an y ar twork contained herein may be reproduced in an y shape or [...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 Item Description Electrical Requirements 5400 W att Surge P o w er 4600 W atts Max. Output / Continuous Running Output 4000 W atts 20 AMPs @ 120V / 15 AMPs @ 240V 60 Hz Output 120V Dual Outlet: 20 AMP , 3 Prong Grounded 120/240V Outlet: 20 AMP , 4 Prong T wistlock Overload Protec[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTR UCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shoc k, fi re, and/or serious injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ORK AREA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 7. Do not e xpose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W ater entering a generator will increase the risk of electr ic shoc k . 8. Do not ab use P o wer Cords. Ne ver use a P o wer Cor d to carry an y tool or pull the Plug fr om an outlet. Keep P ower Cords awa y fr om heat, oi[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 18. Do not use the generator if the Po wer Switch does not turn it on or off. Any generator that cannot be controlled with the P ower Switch is dangerous and m ust be replaced. 19. Make sure the P ower Switch is in its “OFF” position and disconnect the spark plug wire bef ore[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 2. Use eye and hearing pr otection. W ear ANSI appro ved saf ety impact e ye goggles and hearing protection when using this product. ANSI appro ved saf ety impact eye goggles and hearing protectors are available from Harbor Freight T ools. 3. Dress safel y . Do not wear loose clo[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 man ual cannot cover all possib le conditions and situations that ma y occur . The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be b uilt into this product, but must be supplied b y the operator . Installation Precautions: 1. W ARNING! Bef ore [...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 11. For trailer installation, the Generator should be mounted on the center point of the tr ailer , ov er the wheels. 12 . Install sound- and weather-proofing only when it is not raining or sno wing to av oid trapping moisture within the Generator’ s enclosure. Fire And Explosi[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 2. Chec k f or damaged par ts. Bef ore using the Generator , any pa r t that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts, any broken parts or mounting fix[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 Electrical Precautions: REQUIRED M I NIMUM EXTENSIO N C O R D GAUGE – 120 / 2 40 VOLT NA MEP LA TE AMP ER ES (A t Fu ll Loa d ) EX TE NS ION COR D L E NGTH 0 - 25 F eet 25 - 50 F eet 50 -100 Feet 1 00 – 1 50 F eet 150– 20 0 Fe et 0 - 5 1 61 6 1 61 2 1 2 5 . 1 - 8 1 61 6 1 [...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 4. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water , or on w et or soggy ground. 5. Do not touch electrically energized parts of the Generator and interconnecting cab les or conductors with an y par t of the body , or with an y non-insulated cond[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 GENERAL LOCA TION 1. It is recommended to locate and install the Generator in a protected outdoor area where cooling air is readily a vailab le (see pre vious warning section) . 2. Install the Generator so that the air inlets and outlets are not bloc k ed b y obstr uc- tions suc[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 FIGURE C OIL FILL CAP FUEL GA UGE (34) FUEL T ANK CAP (37) FUEL T ANK (32) FIGURE D OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 18. Pre-Start Checks: 1. NOTE: During operation, it may [...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 T o Star t The Generator: 1. T ur n the Fuel V al v e (31) to its v er tical “OPEN” position. (See Figure E.) 2. Mov e the Engine’ s Fuel Chok e all the wa y to the r ight to its “S T AR T” posi- tion. (See Figure E.) 3. T ur n the Engine’ s “ON/OFF” Switch (46) [...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 P o wering T ools And Equipment: 1. Prior to powe r ing tools and equipment, mak e sure the Generator’ s rated v oltage, wattage , and amperage capacity (120V/ 15 AMP and 240V/ 15 AMP) is ad- equate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will powe r . If powe ring exceed[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. NOTE: Preventative maintenance procedures and frequency will vary depending on the amount of Generator use. Ref er to the Engine manuf acturer’ s Oper ation, Maintenance, and Parts manual (included) for detailed information regarding ma[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 P ARTS LIST NO TE: Some par ts are listed and sho wn for illustration pur poses only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. - - - - - - REV 06/04; 01/05 Wiring Diagram[...]

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    SKU 90236 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not a v ailab le individually as replacement par t s. 36 38 37 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 2 8 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 6 8 5 4 3 2 1 41 42 40 39 4 5 44 43[...]