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Harbor Freight Tools 69774 manual

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 T able of Contents Specifications ............................................. 2 Safety ......................................................... 4 Setup .......................................................... 6 Operation ................................................... 1[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 result [...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Safety W arnings W ARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire, serious injury and/or DEA TH. The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur . It must [...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 12. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This e[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 this equi[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Connecting Hoses Note: Hose coupling components and hoses not included. Note: The Suction Hose (not included) MUST be reinforced with braided material or have non-collapsible construction. Do not use a hose with an inside diameter smaller than 2″ (pump’ s intake and discharg[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 5. For the discharge hose, slide a Hose Coupling Ring over the remaining Hose Coupler (a) and place a Gasket onto the end of the Hose Coupler (b). a b 6. Thread the Hose Coupling Ring clockwise onto the Discharge Port until tightened securely . Discharge Port 7. Slide a Hose Cla[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Locating the W ater Pump Locate the W ater Pump on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Pump. 1. For best Pump performance, place the Pump near the water level and use hoses that are no longer than necessary . This will allow the Pump to produce [...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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. Prime the Pump Before starting the engine, fill the Pump with water . T o do this: 1. Unthread the[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Starting the Engine 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 to 1/3 away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”). 4. T urn the Engine Switc[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 8. Break-in Period: a. Breaking‑in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation. b. The operational break‑in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period: • Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment. • Do not operate the engin[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Maintenance and 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 p[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 Fuel Ca[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Air Filter Element Maintenance 1. T o remove the air filter cover , push in and lift up on the Filter Cover T ab, pivoting the cover at the Base Hinge. Remove the filter and check for dirt. Clean or replace as described below . 2. Filter Cover Filter Cover Ta b Filter Base Hing[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 cause rust[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Pump T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Pump overheats 1. Incorrect lubrication or not enough lubrication. 2. Worn parts. 1. Lubricate using recommended oil or grease according to directions. 2. Have qualified technician inspect internal mechanism and rep[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Engine 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 det[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 spark [...]

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    Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 for the period of[...]

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    Page 21 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 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 for a per[...]

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    Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Parts Lists and Diagrams 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[...]

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    Page 23 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 69774 Assembly Diagram Record Product’ s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number , record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. 72 72 73 5[...]

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