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    2200 RA TED W A TTS/2400 MAX W A TTS PORT ABLE GENERA T OR 98452 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2009 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual o[...]

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    Page 2 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS V AC Electrical Specications 1 15 V olts @ 20 Amps Current Output 60 Hz 2200 Rated W atts / 2400 Max Watts T wo 120V , Household Receptacles with a 20 Amp circuit breaker VDC Electrical Specications 12 VDC @ 10 Amps Current Output V oltmeter Equipped 0-150 V[...]

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    Page 3 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. UNP ACKING Whe n unp ack ing, che ck to make sur e all the parts show n on the Part s LIs ts on pages 20 and 22 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of the manual as soon as possible. GENERAL SAFETY R[...]

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    Page 4 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Do not abuse the Power Cords. Never use a Power Cord to carry tools or pull 8. the Plug from the outlet. Keep Power Cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately . Da ma ge d Po wer Cords increase the risk of electric Shock. When[...]

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    Page 5 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. the generator . Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the generator accidentally . Store idle generators out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 19. Generators are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain generators with care. 20. Do[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Generator and Engine. 25. These carry important information. If unreadable, or missing, contact Harbor Freight T ools for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. 26. Service or maintenance perfo[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS HEART P ACEMAKER PRECAUTION W ARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s ) before using this product. Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Install sound and weather proong only when it is not raining or snowing to 1 1. avoid trapping moisture with the Generator ’ s area. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable, and potentially explosive. 1. Us e proper fuel storage and handling pro[...]

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    Page 9 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS AL W A YS 1. make sure the Power Switch is in its “OFF” position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and allow the Engine to completely cool before carrying our maintenance. Check for damaged parts. 2. Before using the Generator , any part that appears dam[...]

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    Page 10 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOISE PRECAUTION Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing. Always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating or working around the Generator when it is running. ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS All connections and conduits from the Generator to the loa[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 1 1 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry . 8. Replace any wiring where the in- sulation is cracked, cut, abraded, or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded. Keep terminals clean and tight. Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.[...]

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    Page 12 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. GENERA TOR SUPPORT AND MOUNTING Mount the Generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the Gen- erator . The slab must extend on all sides beyond the Frame (41B) by a least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specications if necessary . Attach t[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. AC Applications Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: Make sure that it 1. is in good working order . Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential for electrical shock. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally , becomes sluggish or stops s[...]

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    Page 14 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV 09h THIS GENERA TOR HAS AN AUT O- SHUTDOWN OIL SENSOR. IF ENGINE STOPS OR WILL NOT ST ART , CHECK OIL LEVEL.[...]

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    Page 15 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Before the rst use, remove the Fuel T ank Cap (33B 3. 1 ) and ll the Fuel T ank (30B 1 ) with unleaded gasoline. Then, replace the Fuel T ank Cap. If necessary , rell the Fuel T ank with unleaded gasoline. (See Figure C.) T o Start The Engine: Make sure the electrical p[...]

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    Page 16 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T urn the Engine Power Switch (2) to its “ON” position. 5. (See Figure F .) Hold the Start Handle (41A) loosely and pull it slowing several times to allow the 6. gasoline to ow into the Engine’s carburetor . Then hold the Start Handle rmly and pull the rope hard and [...]

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    Page 17 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Powering 120 V olt AC T ools and Equipment: Prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the Generator ’ s rated voltage, 1. and amperage capacity (1 15 V AC / 20 AMPs) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power . If powering exceeds the Generator [...]

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    Page 18 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. When nished using the Generator , turn the Engine Power Switch (2) to its 5. “OFF” position. T urn the Fuel V alve (40B) to its “OFF” position. Then, disconnect the electrical powered tool or equipment from the Generator ’s DC T erminals (7). (See Figure H.) After t[...]

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    Page 19 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV 09a INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING CAUTION! Always make sure the Engine Power Switch (2) is in its “OFF” position. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the engine and allow sufcient time for the Engine and Generator to completely cool before performing any in[...]

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    Page 20 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST Part Description Qty 1 Bolt (M6 x 12) w/Lock W asher 9 2 Engine Power Switch 1 3B Control Panel 1 4 V oltmeter 1 5 Circuit Breaker 1 6 Outlet 2 7 DC T erminal 2 8 Ground Connector 1 9 DC Fuse 1 10 Pilot Light 1 11 Shock Absorber 4 12 Shock Absorber Foot 4 13 Lock W a[...]

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    Page 21 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 22 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST - CONTINUED 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 Guiding Board 1 10A V alve Push Rod 2 1 1A Cylinde[...]

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    Page 23 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts.[...]

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    Page 24 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. California and United States Emission Control Defects W arranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EP A), and Harbor Freight T ools ® (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control syst[...]

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    Page 25 SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 1. Length of Coverage HFT warrants to a rst retail purchaser and each sub - sequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts for a period of two (2) years after the date of delivery to the rst ret[...]