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Operating instructions, Engine controls, Starting the engine – Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 97964 User Manual

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SKU 97964

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Operation of this equipment

may create sparks that

can start fires around dry

vegetation.

A spark arrestor may be

required.

The operator should contact

local fire agencies for laws

or regulations relating to fire

prevention requirements.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

Note: See Mounting Base Layout Diagram

and Engine Shaft Layout Diagram on

page 10.
The tapered Crankshaft (55) is 5/8”

1.

at its thickest diameter. Therefore,

the Belt Pulley or Sprocket Pulley

(neither included) attached to the

Crankshaft must have a 5/8

inside

diameter. The Belt/Sprocket Pul-

ley and Belt/Chain used

must have

proper guards (not included) attached

for safety purposes.
Make sure to mount the Engine on a

2.

sturdy equipment surface capable of

supporting the weight of the Engine

and the equipment itself.
The equipment to which the Engine

3.

will be attached must have matching

bolt hole patterns and be attached

using the proper size bolts (not in-

cluded).

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

FuEL VALVE

(93)

THROTTLE

(64)

cHOKE

(22)

STARTER HANdLE

(83)

POwER

SwITcH

(94)

FIGuRE A

Starting the Engine

Inspect Engine and equipment

looking for damaged, loose,

and missing parts before set up

and starting. If any problems

are found, do not use until

properly repaired.

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.

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