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Limited 90 Day Warranty (retail)

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and 

warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days 

from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, 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, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, 

special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation 

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS 

EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, EXCEPT FOR THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY BELOW.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of 

purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will 

either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly 

provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that 

the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

emissions control System Warranty

The California Air Resources Board and Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty 

on your 2016 Small Off‑Road Engine. In California, new equipment that uses small off‑road engines must be designed, built, and 

equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti‑smog standards.  HFT must warrant that the emissions control system on your engine 

will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper 

maintenance of your engine.

Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel‑injection system, the ignition system, catalytic 

converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other emissions‑related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, HFT will repair or replace, at our option, your engine if at no cost to you, including diag‑

nosis, parts and labor.

ManuFacturer’S Warranty cOVeraGe

This emissions control system is warranted for two years.  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.
As the engine owner, you should however be aware that HFT may deny you warranty coverage if your engine or a part has 

failed due to abuse (including failure to follow the fuel use instructions contained in this manual), neglect, improper maintenance, 

or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for contacting HFT as soon as the problem exists in order to obtain warranty repair or replacement, by 

doing either of the following: (a) contact HFT product support at 1‑888‑866‑5797 or [email protected]; or (b) bring 

the to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store.  The nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store can be found on the internet at 

http://www.harborfreight.com.  The warranty repairs or replacement should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to ex‑

ceed 30 days.  If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact HFT product support at 1‑888‑866‑5797 

or [email protected].

Summary of Contents for 69674

Page 1: ...the product is intact and undamaged If any generator parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Visit our website at http www harborfreight com email our technical sup...

Page 2: ...ecautions 1 Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby 2 Have multiple ABC cl...

Page 3: ...l spectators at least six feet from the Engine during operation 7 Fire Hazard Do not fill gas tank while engine is running Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled Clean spilled gasoline before sta...

Page 4: ...from exposed live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing These events could ignite fumes or vapors 29 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating thi...

Page 5: ...gles heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service 7 Maintain labels and nameplates on the equipment These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight...

Page 6: ...gasoline Capacity 6 1 Gallons 23L Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 above 32 F 5W 30 at 32 F or below Capacity 1 16 Quart 1 1L Run Time 50 load 12 hr Operational Volume 74 dB Available accessories Wheel kit...

Page 7: ...r 240 volt that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the tools and equipment being used 3 ON OFF Circuit Breakers The circuit breaker protects the Generator from o...

Page 8: ...c equipment includes but is not limited to audio video equipment some television sets computers and printers Sensitive electronic equipment should be operated on approved inverter type generators or p...

Page 9: ...he Fuel Cap 5 Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate before starting engine To prevent FIRE do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air Using the Generator Before...

Page 10: ...etor Then pull the Starter Handle gently until resistance is felt Allow Cable to retract fully and then pull it quickly Repeat until the engine starts Note Do not let the Starter Handle snap back agai...

Page 11: ...controller Do not overcharge a Connect the items that require the most wattage first b Connect inductive load appliances tools and equipment next Inductive loads are small hand tools and some small a...

Page 12: ...s and amps can be multiplied together to get watts volts x amps watts To Calculate Additional Start Up Watts If They Are Not Listed For equipment with a motor Use the rated watts amount as an estimate...

Page 13: ...o stop the engine in an emergency turn the Engine Switch off NOTICE Generator shut off under load may damage the generator and attached equipment Stopping the Engine Under Normal Conditions 1 Before t...

Page 14: ...uipment instead Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Note This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually check systems imme...

Page 15: ...changing oil 1 Make sure the engine is stopped and is level 2 Close the Fuel Valve 3 Place a drain pan not included underneath the crankcase s drain plug 4 Remove the drain plug and if possible tilt t...

Page 16: ...o remain idle for longer than 20 days prepare the Engine for storage as follows 1 CLEANING Wait for Engine to cool then clean Engine with dry cloth NOTICE Do not clean using water The water will gradu...

Page 17: ...spark plug and pull the start handle 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 connect...

Page 18: ...ipment Engine knocks 1 Old or low quality gasoline 2 Engine overloaded 3 Incorrect spark timing deposit buildup worn engine or other mechanical problems 1 Fill fuel tank with fresh 87 octane stabilize...

Page 19: ...NTY 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 MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUT...

Page 20: ...pring Throttle Return 1 81 Rod Governor 1 82 Arm Governor 1 83 Bolt Governor Arm 1 84 Nut Flange M6 1 85 Cover Dust 1 86 Bolt Flange M5 10 3 87 Grommet Crankcase 1 88 Bolt Flange 4 89 Stay Comp Muffle...

Page 21: ...Page 21 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 69674 Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Assembly Diagram...

Page 22: ...Page 22 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 ITEM 69674 Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Assembly Diagram cont...

Page 23: ...rd and Harbor Freight Tools HFT are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2016 Small Off Road Engine In California new equipment that uses small off road engines must be des...

Page 24: ...ices or repairs will be provided at all retail stores or by contacting HFT product support at 1 888 866 5797 or productsupport harborfreight com 6 The owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor th...

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