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    30 Gallon, 180 PSI Gas Powered T wo-Stage Air Compressor 67853 Air Compressor Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine 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 and far away from windows, doors, and vents. When un[...]

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    Page 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product ha[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 4. Setupanduseonlyonaat,level, well-ventilated surface. 5. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended in the enginemanualorintheSpecicationschartof this manual. 6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, a[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 24. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not reach over or across equipment while operating. 25. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’ s operation. If damaged, have the[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 1. Belt Guard - The Belt Guard encloses the pulleys and drive belts. It protects the user from the moving parts and allows the large pulley to direct cooling air to the Air Pump. 2. Oil Sight Glass - The oil sight glass shows proper level of the oil. Oil level should be at cente[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Set up The emission control system for this Compressor ’s Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (also known as CARB). For warranty information, refer to the engine manual. Mounting to a T ruc[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Air T ool & Spray Gun Portable Setup Description Function A Air Hose Connects air to tool B Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or work piece C Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool D Lubricator (optional) For air tool lubrication E Coupler and Plug Pro[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Air T ool & Spray Gun Stationary Setup Description Function A Vibration Pads For noise and vibration reduction B Anchor Bolts Secures air compressor in place C Ball V alve Isolates sections of system for maintenance D Isolation Hose For vibration reduction E Main Air Line - [...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 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. Using the Compressor Inspect Compressor , engine, pump and equipment looking for damaged, loose, an[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 5. T o start a cold engine, move the Choke to the CHOKE (start/ closed) position. T o restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the RUN position. 6. For MANUAL ST ART A. T urn the Engine Switch to ON. B. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowlyseveral?[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 9. When the Gas Engine is started and running, the compressor Pump starts compressing air into the Air T ank. Open the in-line Shutoff V alve and adjust the Pressure Regulator (sold separately) so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool, but the output will not[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 12. Close the in-line Shutoff V alve. 13. Bleed air from the tool then disconnect the tool. 14. Open the Drain V alve at the bottom of the T ank, to release any built-up moisture and the internal tank pressure. 15. Clean, then store the Air Compressor indoors. 12 13 14[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 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, release tank air pressure, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Changing Oil T o drain the oil from the Pump Crankcase: a. Place a container under the Drain Plug. b. RemovetheOilPlugtoallowairowintothePump. c. Remove the Drain Plug, allowing the oil to drain into the container . d. When the oil is completely[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Engine will not start (Note: See engine manual for engine specicissues.) COMPRESSOR SPECIFIC: 1. Pilot V alve closed. 2. T ank already pressurized. COMPRESSOR SPECIFIC: 1. Open pilot valve before start procedure, c[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND T O THE BUYER THA[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Pump Parts List Part Description Qty 1 Bolt M12×55 1 2 Spring W asher 12 1 3 Flat W asher 1 4 Drive Pulley 1 5 Oil Seal Circle 1 6 Flange Plate 1 7 O-ringφ85 1 8 Bearing 1 9 Bolt M12×40 6 10 Oil Breather 1 11 Crank Case End Cover 1 12 Flat Key 1 13 Crankshaft 1 14 Bearing[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Pump Assembly Diagram[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 T ank Parts List Part Description Qty 95 T ank 1 96 Connector 1 97 Pressure Gauge 1 98 T ank Safety V alve 1 99 Unloader V alve 1 100 Throttle Control 1 101 Connector 1 102 T aper Sleeve 2 103 Pipe Nut 2 104 Brass T ube 1 105 Air Outlet 1 106 Engine 1 107 Bolt M10×40 4 108 Nut[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 T ank Assembly Diagram[...]

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    Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353. Item 67853 Limited 90 Day 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 this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days fro[...]

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    Specications Pump T wo stage Air Outlet Size 1/2”- NPT female Air Pressure Auto Shut-Off @ 180 PSI Restart @ 140 PSI Air T ank Capacity 30 Gallons Air Flow Capacity 18 SCFM @ 90 PSI 19.5 SCFM @ 40 PSI Oil Capacity 61 oz. (1.8L) Oil T ype SAE 30W non-detergent Air Compressor Oil (SKU 95048) (Sold separately) Required Rotation viewed from PTO (p[...]

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    212, 346 and 420 cc Horizontal Engines 68120/68121 212cc Horizontal Engine 68136 346cc Horizontal Engine 68306 420cc Horizontal Engine Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine 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 OUT[...]

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    Page 2 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Specications Description 68120, 68121 68136 68306 Displacement 212cc 346cc 420cc Engine T ype Horizontal Single Cylinder 4 stroke OHV Cooling System Forced air cooled Fuel T ype 87+ octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 1 Gallon 1 Gallon 1 Gallon Engine Oil T ype S[...]

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    Page 3 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchas[...]

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    Page 4 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Set up Precautions 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other ammable materials nearby . 2. Have multiple ABC class re extinguishers nearby . 3. Operation [...]

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    Page 5 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 23. Use the equipment, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the equipment for operations different [...]

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    Page 6 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Engine Controls Starter Handle Oil Drain Plug Air Filter Mufer Fuel V alve Choke Fuel Cap Throttle Dipstick Starter Serial Number Location (Write on front cover of manual.) Engine Switch (Manual Start Models) Engine Switch (Electric Start Models)[...]

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    Page 7 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Set Up Model 68120 : The emission control system for this engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. Models 68306, 68121, and 68136: The emission control sys[...]

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    Page 8 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 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 missin[...]

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    Page 9 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 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?[...]

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    Page 10 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 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 [...]

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    Page 1 1 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Electric Start (if equipped) 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 positio[...]

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    Page 12 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 5. 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 [...]

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    Page 13 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Service 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 pr[...]

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    Page 14 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 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. Clea[...]

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    Page 15 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Spark Plug Maintenance 1. Spark Plug Cap Disconnect spark plug cap from end of plug. Clean out debris from around spark plug. 2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug. 3. Inspect the spark plug: If the electrode is oily , clean it using a clean, dry ra[...]

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    Page 16 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 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 qualit[...]

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    Page 17 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine misres 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 [...]

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    Page 18 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines W arranties Limited 90 Day 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 this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship fo[...]

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    Page 19 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Harbor Freight T ools Emission Control Defects W arranty Coverage Engines are warranted for a period of two (2) years relative to emission control parts defects, subject to the provisions set forth below . If any emission related part on your engine is defective,[...]

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    Page 20 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68120 212cc Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty . 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Asm., 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 Asm[...]

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    Page 21 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68120 212cc Parts List and 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 72 72 73 74 11 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 10 10 10 10 8 7 9 9 5 5 12 40 79 78 81 82 83 82 84 85 8[...]

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    Page 22 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68121 212cc Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty . 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Asm., 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 Asm[...]

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    Page 23 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68121 212cc Parts List and 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 11 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 10 10 10 10 8 7 9 9 5 5 12 40 101 102 102 103 104 105 106 107 10 8 [...]

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    Page 24 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68136 346cc Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty . 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Asm., Cylinder Head 1 3 Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover 1 4 T ube, Breather 1 5 Bolt Asm., Cylinder Head Cover 1 6 Stud 2 7 Stud 2 8 Pin 2 9 Bolt, Cylinder Head 4 10 Plug, Spa[...]

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    Page 25 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68136 346cc Parts List and Diagram 46 43 42 51 1 7 9 7 6 6 10 9 9 9 8 11 2 5 4 41 64 66 99 10 0 10 1 10 2 10 4 108 105 10 7 10 9 110 111 112 39 8 3 29 32 30 33 31 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 36 37 38 42 44 45 47 48 50 49 52 53 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 6[...]

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    Page 26 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68306 420cc Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty . 1 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 2 Cover Asm., Cylinder Head 1 3 Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover 1 4 Tube, Breather 1 5 Bolt Asm., Cylinder Head Cover 1 6 Stud 2 7 Stud 2 8 Pin 2 9 Bolt, Cylinder Head 4 10 Plug, Spar[...]

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    Page 27 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines 68306 420cc Parts List and Diagram 16 46 43 42 51 1 7 9 7 6 6 10 9 9 9 8 11 2 5 4 12 13 16 17 18 21 22 27 24 19 20 28 23 14 26 84 84 41 64 66 99 10 0 10 1 10 2 10 3 104 105 10 7 10 6 97 86 85 90 89 92 92 91 88 89 87 93 94 96 97 11 2 109 111 113 114 115 116 39 40 [...]

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    Page 28 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Mounting Hole Diagrams Note: Not to scale. ITEM 68120 / 68121 212cc 6.38 in. / 162mm 2.6 in. / 66mm 1.6 in. / 40.5mm 2.97 in. / 75.5mm 3.17 in. / 80.5mm ITEM 68136 346cc and ITEM 68306 420cc 7.72 in. / 196mm 4.13 in. / 105mm 4.06 in. / 103mm 3.39 in. / 86mm[...]

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    Page 29 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines Power T ake-Off Diagrams Note: Not to scale. ITEM 68120 / 68121 212cc 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 5/16-24UNF 4.17 in. / 106mm Ø3.625 in. / 92mm ITEM 68136[...]

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