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13 HP, 30 GallON air 

cOmPressOr

65204 

99918

set uP aNd OPeratiNG 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 our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

saVe tHis maNual.

Copyright

©

 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any artwork 

contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  any  shape  or  form  without  the  express  written  consent  of 

Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

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

assembly and service may not be included.

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

manual revised 09c, 09e, 09i

Summary of Contents for 65204

Page 1: ...g this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may b...

Page 2: ...t Set Up 9 Unpacking 9 Mounting 9 Equipment Oil Fill 9 Operating Instructions 10 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 10 General Operating Instructions 10 User Maintenance Instructions 12 Cleaning Maintena...

Page 3: ...which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices no...

Page 4: ...ction during use People with pacemakers should 5 consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker fai...

Page 5: ...ay from 18 moving parts Do not reach over or across equipment while operating Before use check for misalignment 19 or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect...

Page 6: ...y or correctly Store equipment out of the reach of 7 children Follow scheduled engine and equip 8 ment maintenance Tanks rust from moisture build up 9 weakening the tank Drain tank daily and inspect p...

Page 7: ...Page 7 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 65204 99918 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 8: ...lows the large pulley to direct cooling air to the Air Pump A2 Oil Sight Glass The oil sight glass 2 shows proper level of the oil Oil level should be at center of Sight Glass Tank Drain Valve The Air...

Page 9: ...arts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Mounting The compressor may vibrate strongly 1 during use so mounting is needed to prevent movement Be...

Page 10: ...possible damage The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working General Operating Instructions Before starting the engine Follow t...

Page 11: ...wind slowly Then pull the starter handle with a rapid full arm stroke Once again while holding the handle allow the rope to rewind slowly Re peat as necessary until the engine starts Allow the Engine...

Page 12: ...cedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op eration of the air operated tool Daily Check compressor oil level at sight 1 glass Add premium quality...

Page 13: ...much tighten belts by loosening the en gine mounting bolts and moving the engine away from the other pulley slightly Secure engine mounting bolts and retest tension If either belt is too long to be pr...

Page 14: ...idle 1 Severely clogged air filter 2 Improper lubrication 3 Defective pilot unloader valve 4 Qualified technician should increase idle to 1 1 800 100 RPM by adjusting pressure switch Replace air filte...

Page 15: ...Belts See monthly maintenance 5 Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts l...

Page 16: ...m 1 15 Oil Fill Plug 3 16 Oil Drain Tube 1 17 Gasket 1 18 Oil Sight 1 19 Screw 2 20 Gasket 1 21 Rear end Plate 1 22 Breather Vent 1 23 Gasket 1 24 Cylinder 1 25 Spring Washer 6 26 Bolt 6 27 Gasket 1 2...

Page 17: ...Page 17 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 65204 99918 Main ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Spark Plug Wrench A24 Parts List A...

Page 18: ...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 no...

Page 19: ...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 limita tion of exclusion...

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