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GAS ENGINE - 6.5 HP

Model

96500

AsseMbly And OperAtiOn instructiOns

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

tO preVent seriOus injury, reAd And understAnd 

All wArnings And instructiOns befOre use.

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  2007 by Harbor Freight Tools

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.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual 

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express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

for technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for 96500

Page 1: ...ur website at http www harborfreight com To prevent serious injury read and understand all warnings and instructions before use Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of...

Page 2: ...ngine Difficult to Start 9 Low Engine Power 10 Engine not Running Smoothly 10 Engine Excessively Hot 11 Abnormal Engine Noise 11 Maintenance 12 Scheduled Maintenance 12 Cleaning Air Filter 12 Cleaning...

Page 3: ...le Mounting Pattern 3 x 6 3 8 Weight 33 8 lbs Overall Dimensions 12 3 4 L X 14 W X 10 1 4 H Recommended Applications To drive pump sprayer tiller chipper shredder log splitter Features Low oil shutdow...

Page 4: ...oting and balance at all times Do not reach over or across running machines Maintain the Engine with care Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac cessories Remove adjusting keys and wrench...

Page 5: ...ance or any other reason If the Engine is installed indoors exhaust fumes must be piped out of the building using leak free heat resistant piping Pipes and silencer should not use any flam mable mater...

Page 6: ...the four mounting holes at the base hardware not supplied Select a flat level location able to withstand the weight vibration and the equipment connected to the Engine If installed indoors proper exh...

Page 7: ...t use will damage the Engine and void the factory warranty Engine oil is the key factor in engine performance Do not use Engine oil with additives Do not use two stroke gasoline oil Using these produc...

Page 8: ...emove the Fuel Cap 85 and fill the Fuel Tank 87 outdoors with up to 0 95 of a gallon of unleaded gasoline containing at least 86 octane Do not top off tank Replace Fuel Cap Clean up any spilled gas wi...

Page 9: ...Cap clogged 2 Gas Valve plugged up 3 Main jet clogged or misadjusted 4 Needle valve improperly closed or start hole is clogged 5 Floater in fuel tank is damaged or sticking 1 Clean Gas Cap air vent 2...

Page 10: ...e from surface where cylinder block contacts cylinder head 3 Valve clearance incorrect 4 Valve tightness poor 1 Replace damaged part 2 Replace cylinder gaskets 3 Adjust valve 4 Repair or replace valve...

Page 11: ...n ring is worn resulting in air flow between cylinder and crankcase 7 Engine speed maximum set too high 8 Crankshaft main bearing burnt 1 Adjust ignition advance angle 2 Fill with oil 3 Clean out exha...

Page 12: ...0 15 0 02mm 0 20 0 02mm Cleaning Air Filter Using compressed air blow the dust from both elements and the Filter Base on the Engine If the Filter Elements cannot be cleaned wash the foam element with...

Page 13: ...to the earth or storm drain Dispose of oil in a manner approved by state local and federal regulations Replace Drain Plug and securely tighten Add 1 2 quart of 10W30 motor oil through a funnel not inc...

Page 14: ...ngine oil through the Spark Plug mounting hole into the cylinder Rotate the driveshaft to dis tribute the oil evenly Replace the Spark Plug Wipe up any spilled oil With a gas can and funnel neither in...

Page 15: ...Set Pin 2 36 Oil Dipstick 1 37 Oil Dipstick Assembly 1 38 Crankshaft Oil Seal 1 39 M8x32 Bolt 7 40 Piston Ring I 1 Part Description Qty 41 Piston Ring II 1 42 Side Rail 2 43 Expander 1 44 Scraper Rin...

Page 16: ...Part Description Qty 100 Diode 1 101 Regulating Frame Assembly 1 102 Back Spring 1 103 Regulating Spring 1 104 Pulling Rod 1 105 Lock Bolt 1 106 Regulating Arm 1 107 M6 Nut 1 108 M6x25 Screw 2 109 M14...

Page 17: ...Page 17 SKU 96500 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Assembly Diagram REV 07i...

Page 18: ...negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death i...

Page 19: ...part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT warranty station as soon as a problem exists Contact the HF...

Page 20: ...e used in performance of maintenance or repairs The owner is responsible for commissioning a qualified technician mechanic to perform all required maintenance as outlined in the Inspection Cleaning an...

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