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2.5 Horsepower

Gas enGine Generator

94678

installation and operation instructions

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

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Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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to preVent serious injury, read and understand

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2006 by Harbor Freight Tools

manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
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Page 1: ...s 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 Copyright 2006 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 For technical questions...

Page 2: ...t AC Tools and Equipment 11 To Charge 12 V Lead acid Type Batteries 12 Inspection Maintenance and Cleaning 13 Troubleshooting 14 Parts List Engine 15 Assembly Diagram Engine 16 Parts List A Generator 17 Assembly Diagram A Generator 18 Emission Control System Warranty 19 Warranty 20 Unpacking When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken ...

Page 3: ...e engine Bore x Stroke 52 x 46 mm PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise Facing The Shaft Caution This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equipment without the addition of an appropriate line conditioner not included or sold by Harbor Freight Tools The Emission Control System for this generator s engine is warranted for standards set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and...

Page 4: ...diators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions Water entering a equipment will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse Power Cords Never use a Power Cord to pull a Plug from the outlet Keep all Power Cords away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged Power Cords imme...

Page 5: ...ontrolled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced Turn the power switch and the fuel supply to off and unplug the spark plug wire before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the equipment Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the equip ment accidentally Store idle equipment out of reach of children and other untrained persons Equipment is dan...

Page 6: ...For eye con tact immediately flush eyes with clean water Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing Always wear ANSI approved hearing protection when operating or working around the Generator when it is running Lifting transport precautions Never lift the Generator using the engine or al ternator lifting lugs Connect lifting equipment only to the Frame of the Generator...

Page 7: ... it is not raining or snowing to avoid trapping moisture within the Generator s area The supporting floor ground surface should be level and strong enough to safely hold the weight of the Generator If the floor ground surface is not level strong cross members should be placed under the full length of the Generator Frame at its low side For trailer installation the Generator should be mounted on th...

Page 8: ... and in compliance with all relevant local state and federal electrical codes and standards and other regulations where applicable The Generator must be earth grounded in accordance with all relevant electri cal codes and standards before operation Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water or on wet or soggy ground Insulate all connections and disconnected wi...

Page 9: ...nd direction Install the Generator on a concrete slab or other area where rain drainage or flood waters can not reach it Generator placement should allow four feet of access to all sides for mainte nance Place the Generator as close as possible to the electrical tools and equipment be ing powered to reduce the length of extension cords If the Generator in located indoors the Engine exhaust must be...

Page 10: ...al information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagrams on pages 16 and 18 and the Generator Control Illus trations above Pre start Checks Check to make sure the Engine s Power Switch 52a is in its OFF position IMPORTANT Prior to first using the Generator the Engine MUST be filled with approximately 1 2 0 47 quart of a high quality SAE 10W 30 grade engine oi...

Page 11: ...00 W is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power If powering exceeds the Generator s capacity it may be necessary to group one or more of the tools and or equipment for connection to a separate Generator Only start the Generator with no loads attached Once the Generator is running simply connect the Power Cords of 110 120 volt AC powered tools and equipment into the 110 120...

Page 12: ...d incorporating an inline regulator is strongly recommended while charging To start the charging process connect the Charging Plug 60a to the Battery Charg ing Outlet 57a Do not leave the battery unattended while it is charging NOTE The Generator features a DC Circuit Protector 59a to protect the DC circuit in case of an overload Should an overload occur the Breaker will trip to its OFF position c...

Page 13: ...rces including lit cigarettes are nearby that rags for cleaning up spills and a class ABC fire extinguisher is nearby and that you have a suitable place to temporarily put the gas tank during work First make sure that the Fuel Valves 9a 81 are both turned to their OFF posi tions Secure the Fuel Valve 9a under the Fuel Tank closed using a string or cable tie if possible Have a rag ready to promptly...

Page 14: ...es Service is to be performed only by a qualified mechanic and includes Valve Clearance Check Adjust Clean Combustion Chamber Clean Fuel Tank Filter and Supply Line replacefilterandlineasneeded 1 2 3 X Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine will not start Fuel Tank empty Fuel Valve s closed Choke not in proper start position ON OFF Switch off Oil level low Spark Plug dam...

Page 15: ...camshaft 2 35 Tappet 2 36 Intake valve 1 37 Exhaust valve 1 38 Oil seal valve stem 1 39 Spring seat valve 2 40 Valve spring 2 41 Cap 2 Part Description Q ty 42 Gasket cylinder head 1 43 Cylinder cover 1 44 Spark plug 1 45 Bolt M6 35 6 46 Gasket intake port 1 47 Carburetor assy 1 48 Connecting block 1 49 Gasket carburetor 1 50 Governor arm 1 51 Pull rod governor 1 52 Lock bolt 1 53 Return spring 1 ...

Page 16: ...Page 16 SKU 94678 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Assembly Diagram Engine ...

Page 17: ...a Cushion 2 43a Frame 1 44a Anti vibration Feet 4 45a Flex Tube 1 46a Circuit Cover 1 47a Bolt M4 x 10 2 48a Capacitor 1 49a Bolt M4 x 16 1 50a Panel 1 51a Bolt M6 x 25 4 52a Engine Switch 1 53a AC Circuit Protector 1 54a AC Outlet 2 55a Grounding Point 1 56a Pilot Lamp 1 57a Battery Charging Socket 1 58a Voltmeter 1 59a DC Circuit Protector 1 60a Battery Charging Cord 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ...

Page 18: ...3 Assembly Diagram A Generator 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 not available individually as replacement parts ...

Page 19: ...30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact the Harbor FreightTools Customer Service Department at 1 800 444 3353 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 ...

Page 20: ...ccidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities 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 yo...

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