Harbor Freight Tools 5.5 HP ENGINE 96156 - Manual (Page 8)

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oPeratInG InstructIons
read the entIre IMPortant
saFetY InForMatIon
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before
installation or use of this product.
engine controls
Brake
arm
starter
Handle
Fuel tank
cap
oil Fill
oil Fill
- The oil fill cap has a dipstick
attached. The crosshatch pattern at the
bottom of the dipstick is the proper oil
range. Before each use, check that the
oil level is at the top of the cross hatched
pattern, but not above that level.
Brake arm - This must be held back to allow
the engine to operate. It will force the
engine to stop when released.
starter Handle - This is pulled to start the
engine.
choke control
Fuel
valve
Fuel valve - This controls the fuel supply to
the engine.
The horizontal position is closed (off).
The vertical position is open (on).
choke control - This controls the air-fuel
ratio for starting the engine.
The released position is open (run).
The engaged position is closed (start).
starting the engine
Inspect engine looking for
damaged, loose, and missing parts
before installation and starting. If
any problems are found, do not
use engine until fixed properly.
checking and Filling engine oil
cautIon! Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine’s crankcase is not properly
filled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or low
engine oil WILL permanently damage the
engine.
Clean the top of the dipstick and the area 1.
around it. Remove the dipstick and wipe
it off with a clean rag.
Reinsert the dipstick without threading 2.
it in and remove it to check the oil level.
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