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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.  •   PO Box 6009  •   Camarillo, CA 93011  •   1-800-520-0882

www.harborfreight.com

Harbor Freight Tools Emission Control Defects 

Warranty 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 

period of two (2) years after the date of delivery to the first retail 

purchaser.

2.  No Charge Repair or Replacement

Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at 

no charge to the owner if the work is performed through a warranty 

station authorized by HFT.  For emissions warranty service, contact 

the HFT Customer Service Department at 1-800-520-0882.

3.  Consequential Damages Coverage

Coverage under this warranty shall also extend to the failure of any 

engine components caused by the failure of any warranted part 

while it is still covered under this warranty.

4.  Coverage Exclusions

Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions 

of the HFT warranty policy explained in the box at the top of the 

previous page.  HFT shall not be liable for any loss of use of the 

engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage to goods, loss of 

time, or inconvenience.  Warranty coverage shall also be excluded 

for any part which fails, malfunctions, or is damaged due to failure 

to follow the maintenance and operating instructions set forth in the 

Owner’s Manual including, but not limited to:
a)  Use of parts which are not authorized by HFT
b)  Improper installation, adjustment or repair of the engine or of 

any warranted part unless performed by an authorized warranty 

center

c)  Failure to follow recommendations on fuel use contained in the 

Owner’s Manual

d)  Improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted parts
e)  Repairs performed outside of the authorized warranty 

service dealers

f) 

Alterations by changing, adding to or removing parts from 

the engine.

5.  Service and Maintenance

Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as 

required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection 

to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for 

the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for 

replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period 

of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.  

Any replacement part, provided it is equivalent in durability and 

performance, may be 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, and Maintenance section in 

this manual.

6.  Warranted Parts

1)  Fuel Metering System

i) 

Carburetor and its internal parts.

ii)  Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.
iii)  Cold start enrichment system.
iv)  Fuel Tank.

2)  Air Induction System

i) 

Controlled hot air intake system.

ii)  Intake manifold.
iii)  Air filter.

3)  Ignition System

i) 

Spark Plugs.

ii)  Magneto or electronic ignition system.
iii)  Spark advance/retard system.

4)  Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System (if so equipped)

i) 

EGR valve body, and carburetor spacer.

ii)  EGR rate feedback and control system.

5)  Air Injection System

i) 

Air pump or pulse valve.

ii)  Valves affecting distribution of flow.
iii)  Distribution manifold.

6)  Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System (if so equipped)

i) 

Catalytic converter.

ii)  Thermal reactor.
iii)  Exhaust manifold.

7)  Particulate Controls

Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture 

particulate emissions.

Summary of Contents for Predator 69784

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ooled Fuel Type 87 octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 1 Gallon Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 above 32 F 5W30 at 32 F or below Capacity 1 16 Quart Run Time 50 Load with full tank 3 hr Sound Level at 22 fee...

Page 3: ...afety goggles with side shields Read the manual before set up and or use WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss Wear hearing protection Symbol Property or Statement WARNING marking concerning...

Page 4: ...ransport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling slipping and tilting 9 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 10 Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is running Turn off the...

Page 5: ...ervice Precautions 1 Before service maintenance or cleaning a Turn the engine switch to its OFF position b Allow the engine to completely cool c Then remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug 2 Ke...

Page 6: ...vironmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board also known as CARB For warranty information refer to the last pages of this manual WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A VEHIC...

Page 7: ...20 0882 Engine for Item 69784 Engine Controls Starter Handle Oil Drain Plug Air Filter Fuel Valve Choke Fuel Cap Throttle Engine Switch Muffler Dipstick Starter Serial Number Location Write on front c...

Page 8: ...fuel valve 3 Place a bowl under the fuel cup to catch any spilled fuel CAUTION Carburetor bowl may have gas in it which will leak upon removing the bolt 4 Unthread the bolt holding the fuel cup 5 Rem...

Page 9: ...de chart on page 15 in the Service section shows other viscosities to use in different average temperatures 6 Thread the dipstick back in clockwise NOTICE Do not run the engine with too little oil The...

Page 10: ...ctions the same as the Throttle Use the Speed Control Lever in place of the Throttle when the tool is so equipped 4 Turn the Engine Switch on 5 Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull i...

Page 11: ...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 engine at its maximum speed c The mai...

Page 12: ...position 2 Open the Fuel Valve 3 Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1 3 away from the SLOW position the turtle Note Some tools have a Speed Control Lever located elsewhere on the tool which...

Page 13: ...d 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 engine at its maximum speed c The m...

Page 14: ...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 o...

Page 15: ...ent FIRE do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air Engine Oil Change CAUTION Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns Wait for engine to cool before changing oil 1 M...

Page 16: ...om around spark plug 2 Using a spark plug wrench remove the spark plug 3 Inspect the spark plug If the electrode is oily clean it using a clean dry rag If the electrode has deposits on it polish it us...

Page 17: ...l valve After all fuel has drained reinstall the drain bolt and sediment cup if equipped Tighten securely 3 LUBRICATION a Change engine oil b Clean out area around spark plug Remove spark plug and pou...

Page 18: ...veral times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to CHOKE position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securely 2 Spark plug electrode wet...

Page 19: ...ore than 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 3 Test replace fuel tank cap 4 Have qualified technician service magneto 5 Secure spark plug cap Engine stops when under heavy load 1 Dirty air filter 2 Engine runn...

Page 20: ...Valve 2 60 Nut Valve Adjusting 2 61 Nut Valve Lock 2 62 Spring Valve 2 63 Retainer Valve Spring 1 64 Starter Asm Recoil 1 Part Description Qty 65 Bolt 4 66 Shroud 1 67 Shroud Cylinder Body 1 68 Bolt...

Page 21: ...7 92 91 94 94 93 90 91 89 95 96 98 99 115 112 114 116 117 118 119 39 40 15 25 8 3 19 20 25 25 25 26 29 32 30 33 31 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 36 37 38 42 44 45 47 48 50 49 52 53 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 5...

Page 22: ...PRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACT...

Page 23: ...2015 Small Off Road Engine herein engine In California the engine must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Elsewhere within the United States new off road...

Page 24: ...Failure to follow recommendations on fuel use contained in the Owner s Manual d Improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted parts e Repairs performed outside of the authorized warranty servic...

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