Troubleshooting - engine – Harbor Freight Tools 96456 User Manual
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SKU 96456
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Housing (89) before each use. Be sure it is in good condition, and is firmly
installed on the road sweeper.
Have a qualified service technician periodically service the Gasoline Engine (68).
Over time the Brush will wear down and may not contact the pavement. To adjust
Brush height, remove the Front Caster Wheels by pulling out the Retaining
Pin (27). Remove 1 Plastic Ring from the lower part of the Caster Wheel
Axle. Replace the Caster Wheel with the Plastic Ring on the top. Replace the
Retaining Pin.
trOuBleSHOOting - engine
Symptom
possible cause
possible remedy
Engine Will
Not Start
Fuel Valve is OFF
Fuel Tank is Empty
Choke in Open Position
Spark Plug is Dirty
Spark Plug Wire is
Loose or Disconnected
Technical Problem
Turn Valve to OPEN Position
Fill Fuel Tank
Close Choke
Clean and Gap Spark Plug
Clean and Tighten Spark Plug Wire
Service by a Qualified Technician
Engine Runs
Rough,
Pings or Dies
Gasoline is Wrong Type
Gasoline is dirty or has
Water or Oil in it
Fuel Level is Very Low
Drain Tank and Refill with 86 Oc-
tane or Higher Unleaded Gasoline
Drain Tank and Replace with Clean
Fresh Gasoline
Fill Fuel Tank
Engine Shuts
Off By Itself,
But Has Fuel
Low Oil Level Shut Off
Loose or Damaged
Spark Plug Wire
Other Technical Problem
Check Oil Level, Add if Needed
Check Spark Plug Wire, Replace if
Needed
Service by a Qualified Technician
Engine Does
Not Reach
Full Speed
Choke Closed
Gasoline is Contami-
nated
Air Filter is Clogged
Other Technical Problem
Open Choke when Engine is Warm
Drain Tank and Replace Fuel
Clean or Replace Air Filter
Service by a Qualified Technician
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