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Harbor Freight Tools 96156 manual

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    5.5 HP La wn Mower enGIne 96156 Inst aLLa tIon, oPera tInG, and ser vIcInG InstructIons 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 vent[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 contents IMPort ant saFetY InForMa tIon ................................. 3 sPecIFIca tIons ............................... 6 unP acKInG ....................................... 6 Inst aLLa tIon ................................... 6 oPera tInG InstructIons ........... 8 enGIne con[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 sa ve tHIs ManuaL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, installation, 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[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 Follow lawn mower manufacturer ’s 7. installation procedures for attaching the engine to the mower and connecting the output shaft. oPera tInG PrecautIons 1. carBon MonoxIde Hazard using an engine indoors can KILL You In MInutes. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 This product contains or , when used, 16. produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq. ) When spills of fuel or oil occur , they must 17. be cleaned up i[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 sPecIFIca tIons Engine Rating 5.5 Horsepower Fuel T ype 89+ octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 0.45 Gallons Engine Oil T ype 10W-30 (Detergent or non-detergent) Capacity 18.6 oz. Run T ime @ 50% Load 3.5 Hours with full tank Sound Level 77 dB Engine T ype 4 Stroke, OHV (1P68FV / 7[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 four mower mounting holes. (see Figure a.) note: Depending on the mower , it may be necessary to drill mounting holes or make a mounting plate to align with the engine mounting holes. Use four 3/8” diameter , coarse threaded, 4. hardened, stainless steel Bolts, Lock W ashers, a[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 oPera tInG InstructIons read the entIre IMPort ant saFetY InForMa tIon section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before installation or use of this product. engine controls Brake arm starter Handle Fuel t ank cap oil Fill oil Fill - The [...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the dipstick. If the oil level is below the low mark 3. add SAE 10W-30 (detergent or non- detergent) oil until the oil level is between the high and the low marks. Replace the Oil Dipstick. 4. cautIon! Do not run the engin[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 slowly . Then, pull the starter handle with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again while holding the handle, allow the rope to rewind slowly . Repeat as necessary , until the engine starts. After the engine starts and warms up, 7. slowly release the choke cable, allowing it to ret[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 ser vIcInG to Prevent serIous Injur Y FroM accIdent aL st artInG: close the engine’ s fuel valve, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. to Prevent serIous Injur Y FroM enGIne F[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 spark Plug Maintenance Disconnect spark plug wire from end 1. of plug. Clean out debris from around spark plug. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the 2. spark plug. Inspect the spark plug: 3. If the electrode is oily , clean it using a clean, dry rag. If the electrode has deposi[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 storage W ait for engine to cool, then clean 1. engine with clean cloth. When the engine is to remain idle for 2. longer than 20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows: Change engine oil and empty fuel tank. a. Either leave fuel tank empty or rell b. fuel tank with f[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 t roubleshooting engine will not start MOWER ENGINE SPECIFIC: Brake Handle not held or brake 1. cable not connected properly . Mower on top of grass. 2. MOWER ENGINE SPECIFIC: Make sure brake handle is held down and 1. brake cable is properly adjusted. Start mower atop clear are[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 Problem Possible causes Probable solutions Engine misres Spark plug wire loose. 1. Incorrect spark plug gap or 2. damaged spark plug. Defective spark plug wire. 3. Old or low quality gasoline. 4. Incorrect compression. 5. Check wire connections. 1. Re-gap or replace spark plu[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 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. Part description q’ty 1 St[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 asseMBL Y dIaGraM rev 08b 45a[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 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 TO THE BUYER THA T[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 96156 If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by HFT . owner ’ s warranty responsibilities As the engine owner , you are responsible for the performance • of the required maintenance listed in your Owner ’ s Manual. HFT rec[...]