Harbor Freight Tools 99918 manual

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    13 HP , 30 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR 65204 99918 SET UP AND OPERA TING 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 vents. Visit[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS ............. 8 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS 8 EQUIPMENT SET UP .................... 9 UNP ACKING ....................................... 9 MOUNTING ....................................[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, 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[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 5. and heavy-duty work gloves during set up. Use only lubricants and fuel recom- 6. mended in the engine manual or in the Specications chart of this man - ual. ENGINE PRECAUTIONS Follow engine precautions and in- structions in the inclu[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Parts, especially exhaust system 1 1. components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts. Do not cover the engine or equipment 12. during operation. Keep the equipment, engine, and sur- 13. rounding area clean at all times. Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 1[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Have the equipment serviced by a 6. qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equip- ment is maintained. Do not attempt any service or maintenance proce- dures not explained in this manual or any procedures tha[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS Equipment Lubricant T ype Compressor Oil Capacity 1.37 Quarts Engine 65204 13 HP , EP A/CARB Compliant 99918 13 HP , EP A Compliant Rotation viewed from PTO (power takeoff - the output shaft) Counterclockwise Engine Shaft Ø 1” x 2- 7 / 8 ” Long 1[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Pilot V alve 8. Pilot V alve. Open the Pilot V alve before starting the engine. It relieves resistance on the engine to make starting easier . It is shown in the open position above. Push the pin over to one side to close it. EQUIPMENT SET UP Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAF[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 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 set up or use of this product. Inspect compressor before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts. [...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Before starting the engine, open the 6. Pilot V alve by standing the pin up. 0 S 0 S Starter Control Panel Charging System Overload Indicator Ignition Switch Ignition Switch (Close-up) Off Run Start Charging System Circuit Protector 7a. T o start the engine using the ele[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: Disconnect spark plug and release all air pressure before maintenance. TO PREVENT[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 Deection Distance 2. Press on the center of the longest span on each belt with moderate nger pressure (4-4.5 lb.). Then measure the deection distance, the distance that the belt moved. The belt should deect anywhere from 1/4” to 1/2”. Engine Mounting Bolts[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Engine will not start. Start procedure not followed completely . Empty all pressure from tank, open pilot valve, and carefully follow starting instructions in engine manual. Compressor over- heats. Incorrect lubric[...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Low discharge pressure Air leaks. 1. Leaking valves. 2. Restricted air intake. 3. Blown gaskets. 4. Slipping belts. 5. Listen for escaping air . Apply soap solution 1. to all ttings and connections. Bubbles will[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 P ARTS LISTS Part Description Qty A1 Belt Guard 1 A2 Air Pump 1 A4 Gasoline Engine 1 A5 Engine Mounting Bolt 12 A6 Lock Washer 12 A7 Flat Washer 12 A8 Nut 12 A9 Belt 2 A10 Belt Pulley (Engine) 1 A1 1 Key 1 A13 Pilot/Unloader V alve with Cable 1 set A14 Elbow 1 A15 Safety [...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 MAIN ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM Spark Plug Wrench (A24) Parts List “A”[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 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 avail- able individually as replacement parts. PUMP ASSEMBL Y DIAG[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 65204/ 99918 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y 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 for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of def[...]