Greyhound 97079 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions Download

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PORTABLE GAS GENERATOR

1400/1600 wATT

Model

97079

SET uP, OPERATiNG, ANd SERviciNG

iNSTRucTiONS

dANGER

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.

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

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

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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.

2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

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

Summary of Contents for 97079

Page 1: ...continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 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...

Page 2: ...r precautions 7 basic specifications 8 unpacking 8 set up instructions 8 operating instructions 9 Equipment operation 12 technical specifications 12 servicing 12 storage 14 troubleshooting 15 Parts list 17 assembly diagram 20 warranty information 22 SKU 97079 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...h if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation 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 ...

Page 4: ... goggles 5 heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during set up Use only oil and fuel recommended 6 in the Specifications section of this manual Operating precautions 1 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MIN UTES 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 ...

Page 5: ... cover the engine or equipment 13 during operation Keep the equipment its engine and 14 surrounding area clean at all times Use the equipment accessories etc 15 in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the equipment for operations differ ent from those intende...

Page 6: ...service Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor tant information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Have the equipment serviced by a 6 qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the equip ment is maintained Do not attempt any service or maintenance proce dures not explained in t...

Page 7: ... the generator Set up the generator outdoors in a 6 well ventilated dry area away from building air intakes The genera tor should be protected from direct exposure to rain and snow Do not set up the generator on a conductive surface such as a metal deck Before connecting generator s wir 7 ing Turn the engine switch to its a OFF position Allow the engine to completely b cool Then remove the spark p...

Page 8: ...ged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Risk of accidental starting resulting in serious personal injury Turn the...

Page 9: ...sibly in other areas or situations Install an approved spark arrestor before use if legally required or if engine is to be used near grass brush forests crops or any other flammable materi als Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Engine Controls F...

Page 10: ...with low or no engine oil Running the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine Remove the dipstick and wipe it off 1 with a clean rag See Figure G FIGURE G DIPSTICK 121 2 Reinsert the dipstick completely and remove it to check the oil level The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the Dipstick 121 See Figure G If the oil level is below the low mark 3 add...

Page 11: ...tion See Figure F Then turn the engine Choke Switch 3 47 to its CHOKE position Set the Choke Switch in the RUN position when starting a warm engine See Figure D While holding the engine down firmly 4 with one hand grasp the Pulling Handle 174 and pull slowly until resistance is felt While holding the Handle allow the Starter Rope to rewind slowly Then pull the Pulling Handle with a rapid full arm ...

Page 12: ...revent accidents turn off the En 4 gine and remove its Spark Plug Cap 157 after use Wait for the Engine to cool clean external parts with clean cloth then store the equipment out of children s reach according to the stor age instructions in this manual Technical Specifications Engine Type 4 HP 4 Stroke OHV Single Cylinder Air Cooled Recoil Start Displacement 118cc Engine Family 7CLGS 1191CF Genera...

Page 13: ...sy Diagram Remove the Air Filter Element 69 2 See Assy Diagram Cleaning 3 Wash the Air Filter Element 69 in warm water and mild detergent sev eral times Rinse Squeeze out ex cess water and allow it to dry com pletely Soak the Filter in lightweight oil then squeeze out the excess oil See Assy Diagram Install the clean Air Filter Element 4 69 Secure the Air Cleaner Cover 71 with the two Bolts 72 and...

Page 14: ...retor assembly Clean carbon build up from com b bustion chamber Storage Wait for engine to cool then clean 1 Engine with clean cloth When the equipment is to remain idle 2 for longer than 20 days prepare the engine for storage as follows Change engine oil and empty Fuel a Tank 193 Either leave Fuel Tank 193 empty b or refill Fuel Tank with fresh un leaded gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer inte...

Page 15: ... spark Related Connect spark plug wire properly 1 Clean spark plug 2 Correct spark plug gap 3 Replace spark plug wire 4 Have qualified technician diagnose repair 5 ignition system Compression Related Cylinder not lubricated Problem after long 1 storage periods Loose or broken spark plug Hissing noise 2 will occur when trying to start Loose cylinder head or damaged head 3 gasket Hissing noise will ...

Page 16: ...gine too cold 2 Intake valve stuck or overheated engine 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh 89 octane unleaded 1 gasoline Use cold weather fuel and oil additives to 2 prevent backfiring Have qualified technician diagnose and 3 service engine PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only Neith...

Page 17: ...upport panel assy 1 28 Nut M6 1 29 Regulating part 1 30 Lock bolt 1 31 Back spring 1 32 Fine regulating tab 1 Part Description Qty 33 Pulling rod 1 34 Regulating spring 1 35 Lock bolt 1 36 Regulating control sys tem 1 37 Set pinφ10 16 2 38 Exhaust valve 1 39 Intake valve 1 40 Gasket cylinder head 1 41 Cylinder head Assy 1 42 Lead wind cover 1 43 Stud M6 113 2 44 Inlet gasket 1 45 Connecting block ...

Page 18: ...nsion spring 1 95 Camshaft Assy 1 96 Tappet 2 97 Woodruff key 1 98 Drive gear 99 Crankshaft 1 100 Timing driving gear 1 Part Description Qty 101 Crankshaf assy 1 102 Shank 1 103 Connecting rod cover 1 104 Bolt 2 105 Connecting rod 1 106 Piston pin circlip 2 107 Piston 1 108 Piston pin 1 109 Piston ring Ⅰ 1 110 Piston ring Ⅱ 1 111 Side rail 2 112 Expander 1 113 Scraper ring set 1 114 Piston ring se...

Page 19: ...161 Starting flange 1 162 Nut M14 1 5 1 163 Diode 1 164 Fan hood assy 1 165 Set screw 1 166 Spring lid 1 167 Friction spring 1 168 Ratchet 2 169 Ratchet spring 2 170 Starter rolls 1 171 Spiral spring 1 172 Casing 1 173 Rope 1 174 Pulling handle 1 Part Description Qty 175 Bolt M6 8 3 176 Recoil starter 1 177 Recoil starter assy 1 178 Plastic clip 1 179 Crankcase side plate assy 1 180 Bolt M6 20 1 1...

Page 20: ...Page 20 SKU 97079 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 21: ...Page 21 SKU 97079 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM CONT ...

Page 22: ...u 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 Emission Control System Warranty California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The CaliforniaAir Resources Board herein CARB the United States Environmental ProtectionAgency herein EPA and Harbor Freight Tools herei...

Page 23: ...hich fails malfunctions or is damaged due to failure to follow the maintenance and operating instructions set forth in the Owner s Manual includ ing but not limited to Use of parts which are not authorized by HFT a Improper installation adjustment or repair of the engine b or of any warranted part unless performed by an autho rized warranty center Failure to follow recommendations on fuel use cont...

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