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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Using a generator indoors CAN 
KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator 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 unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

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

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. 
Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 
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Summary of Contents for Predator 63584

Page 1: ...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 unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2017 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manua...

Page 2: ...orizontal Single Cylinder 4 stroke OHV Cooling System Forced air cooled Fuel Type 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Capacity 2 6 Gallons Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 Capacity 20 fl oz Run Time 25 Load with full tank 11 hr Sound Level at 23 feet 25 load 57 dB Bore x Stroke 70mm x 55mm Spark Plug Type F7RTC Torch or equivalent Gap 0 027 0 031 Valve Clearance Intake 0 004 0 006 Exhaust 0 0...

Page 3: ... of Eye Injury Wear ANSI approved safety goggles with side shields Read the manual before set up and or use Symbol property or Statement WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss Wear hearing protection WARNING marking concerning Risk of Respiratory Injury Operate engine OUTSIDE and far away from windows doors and vents WARNING marking concerning Risk of Fire while handling fuel Do not smoke...

Page 4: ...haust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison you cannot see or smell OFF run STarT LOW OiL OVErLOaD OuTpuT paraLLEL OuTLETS rESET aC 120V rESET DC 12V ESC THrOTTLE OFF run STarT LOW OiL OVErLOaD OuTpuT paraLLEL OuTLETS rESET aC 120V rESET DC 12V ESC THrOTTLE NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN IF doors and windows are open OFF run STarT LOW OiL OVErLOaD OuTpuT paraLLEL OuTLETS rESET aC 120V ...

Page 5: ...ded by Harbor Freight Tools for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment 28 Do not operate in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Gasoline powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes 29 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this ...

Page 6: ...e worn discolored or corroded Keep terminals clean and tight 4 Do not alter or adjust any part of the equipment or its engine that is sealed by the manufacturer or distributor Only a qualified service technician may adjust parts that may increase or decrease governed engine speed 5 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service 6 Maintain labels an...

Page 7: ...included from the Grounding Terminal on the Control Panel to a grounding rod not included The grounding rod must be an earth driven copper or brass rod electrode which can adequately ground the Generator 3 Refer to local regulations for ground source information Electric Starter Battery Connection For the electric start function the included 12VDC Battery must be connected before first use 1 Remov...

Page 8: ...pEraTiOn MainTEnanCE SETup Fuel Cap Battery access Door Control panel Handle Starter Handle Wheel Lock Figure B Generator Front Exhaust Spark plug air Filter Oil Fill access Door Oil Drain Bolt rear Cover Oil Fill Cap access panel Carburetor Figure C Generator rear and interior ...

Page 9: ...88 866 5797 ITEM 63584 SaFETy OpEraTiOn MainTEnanCE SETup Figure D Display Screen Symbology Symbol Meaning Normal u AC Overvoltage u AC Undervoltage i Generator Output Overcurrent Generator Output Short Circuit Inverter Overheating Maintenance Time ...

Page 10: ... 10W 30 oil is recommended for general use 6 Thread the Oil Fill Cap Dipstick back in clockwise and replace the Oil Fill Access Door nOTiCE Do not run the engine with too little oil Engine will shut off if engine oil level is too low Oil Fill access Door Full Level xx xx xxx Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Checking and Filling Fuel WarninG TO prEVEnT SEriOuS inJury FrOM FirE Fill the fuel tank in a well ven...

Page 11: ...ract fully and then pull it quickly Repeat until the Engine starts Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against the housing Hold it as it recoils so it doesn t hit the housing if engine does not start Check engine oil level Engine will not start with low or no engine oil Check spark arrestor cleanliness Engine will not start if spark arrestor is clogged For warm engine turn Combination Switch t...

Page 12: ...uminates when the Engine starts and the Generator produces power Allow the Engine to run for several seconds then move the Combination Switch slowly to its RUN position note Moving the Combination Switch too fast could stall the Engine iMpOrTanT Allow the Engine to run at no load for five minutes after each start up so that the Engine can stabilize Break in period a Breaking in the Engine will hel...

Page 13: ... calculated by multiplying volts and amps The resulting number is wattage Never exceed the running wattage for the Generator or any outlet amperage rating Refer to appliance tool owner s manuals to determine the wattage of electrical load devices Long power cords and extension cords draw additional power Keep cord length at a minimum Wattage Estimates Refer to your device documentation for start u...

Page 14: ... again 5 Restart the Engine and reconnect devices while being careful to not overload Generator Low Oil indicator 1 If the Engine oil level is too low the LOW OIL light turns on and the Engine will automatically shut off 2 The Engine cannot be restarted until the proper amount of oil has been added Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the proper level SAE 10W 30 oil is recomme...

Page 15: ...rn the Combination Switch OFF Under normal conditions use the following procedure to shut off the Generator 1 Turn all electrical load devices off and unplug them from the Generator 2 If the Economy ESC Switch is ON turn it to the OFF position 3 Turn the Combination Switch OFF STarT OFF run EMErGEnCy SHuT OFF unplug Loads 1 ESC THrOTTLE On OFF 2 STarT OFF run 3 ...

Page 16: ... Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule note This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually check systems immediately The maintenance needs of each piece of equipment will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle temperature air quality fuel quality and other factors note The following procedures are in addition to th...

Page 17: ...e air Engine Oil Change CauTiOn Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns Wait for engine to cool before changing oil 1 Make sure the Engine is stopped and is level 2 On the left side of the Generator loosen the Screw and remove the Oil Fill Access Door as shown to the right 3 Lift and tilt the Generator Remove the Drain Plug on the bottom of the machine then set the Generator back down...

Page 18: ... in lightweight oil briefly then squeeze out the excess oil 4 Install the cleaned filter 5 Secure the Air Filter Cover and replace the Access Panel before use Spark arrestor Maintenance TO prEVEnT SEriOuS inJury anD FirE Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation a spark arrestor may be required The ope...

Page 19: ...t spark plug may damage the engine 5 When installing a new spark plug adjust the plug s gap to the specification on the Specifications chart Do not pry against the electrode the spark plug can be damaged 6 Apply anti seize material to Spark Plug threads Install the new spark plug or the cleaned spark plug into the engine Gasket style Finger tighten until the gasket contacts the cylinder head then ...

Page 20: ...Change engine oil b Clean out area around spark plug Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole c Replace spark plug but leave spark plug cap disconnected d Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder Stop after one or two revolutions when you feel the piston start the compression stroke when you start to feel resistance 4 STOraGE arEa Cover...

Page 21: ...several times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to START position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securely 2 Spark plug electrode wet or dirty 3 Incorrect spark plug gap 4 Spark plug cap broken 5 Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Connect spark plug cap properly 2 Clean spark plug 3 Correct s...

Page 22: ...hanical problems 1 Fill fuel tank with fresh 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Do not use gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 2 Do not exceed equipment s load rating 3 Have qualified technician diagnose and service engine Engine backfires 1 Impure or low quality gasoline 2 Engine too cold 3 Intake valve stuck or overheated engine 4 Incorrect timing 1 Fill fuel tank with...

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