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Harbor Freight Tools 212cc manual

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 T able of Contents Specifications ............................................. 2 Safety ......................................................... 3 Setup .......................................................... 6 Operation .............................................[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 W ARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Set up Precautions 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby . 2. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby . 3. Operation of this eq[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 20. Parts, especially exhaust system components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts. 21. Do not cover the engine or equipment during operation. 22. Keep the equipment, engine, and surrounding area clean at all times. 23. Use the equipment, accessories, etc.[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Set Up Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y : Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. Operation of t[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 High Altitude Operation Above 3000 feet At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor , governor (if so equipped), and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and to prevent dama[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Operation Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Pre-Start Checks Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Checking and Filling Fuel W ARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1. Clean the Fu[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Manual Start 1. T o start a cold engine, move the Choke to the CHOKE position. T o restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position. 2. Open the Fuel V alve. 3. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3 away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”). No[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 6. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position, move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position. Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine. IMPORT ANT : Allow the engine to run at no load for fi[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Maintenance W ARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL ST ARTING: T urn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning proce[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Checking and Filling Fuel W ARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1. Clean the F[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Air Filter Element Maintenance 1. Remove the air filter cover and the air filter elements and check for dirt. Clean or replace as described below . 2. Cleaning: • For “paper” filter elements: T o prevent injury from dust and debris, wear ANSI-approved safety goggl[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Storage When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than 20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows: 1. CLEANING : W ait for engine to cool, then clean engine with dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water . The water will gradually enter the engine and ca[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine will not start FUEL RELA TED: 1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine. 3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.) 4. Low quality or de[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine misfires 1. Spark plug cap loose. 2. Incorrect spark plug gap or damaged spark plug. 3. Defective spark plug cap. 4. Old or low quality gasoline. 5. Incorrect compression. 1. Check wire connections. 2. Re-gap or replace [...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 W arranties Limited 90 Day W arranty Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every ef fort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the [...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Harbor Freight T ools Emission Control Defects W arranty Provisions 1. Length of Coverage HFT warrants to a first retail purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts f[...]

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    Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 Parts Lists and Diagrams 69727 Parts List Part Description Qty 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Subassembly , Cylinder Head 1 3 Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover 1 4 T ube, Breather 1 5 Bolt 4 6 Stud 2 7 Stud 2 8 Pin 2 9 Bolt, Cylinder Head 4 10 Plug, Spark 1 11 Head Subasse[...]

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    Page 21 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 69727 Assembly Diagram 48 4 2 4 5 46 46 43 4 1 44 44 39 4 0 47 48 49 49 37 31 32 33 34 31 35 36 50 51 50 51 47 15 20 21 14 13 16 17 17 16 19 22 22 18 12 30 53 53 53 52 0 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 9 9 9 9 7 6 8 8 5 5 1 1 38 80 82 84 84 5 81 83 85 54 55 55 55 55 56 57 57 59 55 60 5[...]

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    Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 69730 Parts List Part Description Qty 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Subassembly , Cylinder Head 1 3 Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover 1 4 T ube, Breather 1 5 Bolt 4 6 Stud 1 7 Stud 1 8 Stud 2 9 Pin 2 10 Bolt, Cylinder Head 4 11 Plug, Spark 1 12 Head Subassembly , Cylinder[...]

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    Page 23 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69727 / 69730 69730 Assembly Diagram 52 45 49 50 50 44 46 43 54 54 41 42 51 52 53 53 39 33 34 35 36 33 37 38 47 48 47 48 51 16 21 22 15 14 17 18 18 17 20 23 23 19 13 32 56 56 56 55 2 7 2 7 3 7 1 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 10 10 10 10 8 7 9 9 5 5 2 1 40 92 93 93 94 95 96 97 98 9 9 86 88 90 90 5 [...]

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    3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 9301 1 • 1-800-520-0882 Mounting Hole Diagram 6.38 in. / 162mm 2.6 in. / 66mm 1.6 in. / 40.5mm 2.97 in. / 75.5mm 3.17 in. / 80.5mm Power T ake-Off Diagram 2.43 in. / 61.7mm 1.79 in. / 45.5mm 0.67 in. / 17mm 5/16-24UNF Ø0.75 in. / 19.05mm 0.64 in. / 16.36mm 0.1875 in. / 4.78mm 4x5/16-24UNF[...]