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Assembly, Mandatory maintenance before first use – Harbor Freight Tools 96456 User Manual

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SKU 96456

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ASSeMBlY

Your road sweeper is shipped assembled, except for adjustment of the handle

and initial service of tires and engine.

check the wheels

Check the Wheels for proper function and adjust if needed.
Check the Wheel air pressure, and fill to no more than 30 PSI cold.

Adjusting the Handle

Loosen the Handle Screw Knobs (74) to loosen the Upper Handle (76).
Pull the Upper Handle (76) upward into position. Tighten Handle Screw Knobs

(74) securely.
Recheck all bolts and fasteners periodically before work to ensure the assembly

remains secure and safe.

MAndAtOrY MAintenAnce BeFOre FirSt uSe

wArning: The road sweeper is shipped without oil in engine, and without gasoline

in the engine fuel tank. You must add oil and fuel before first use of this tool. Serious

damage to the tool will result if it is not properly serviced before first use.

initial engine Service

For complete engine operating instructions, see the engine manufacturer’s

owners manual shipped with this product.

cAutiOn: to prevent accidental starting, remove the spark plug wire

before working on the engine.
cAutiOn: the engine is shipped without oil or gasoline.
You must fill engine

oil reservoir before starting the engine for the first time. Operating the engine

without oil will result in almost immediate severe damage to the engine.
To add or check oil level (engine must always be OFF), unscrew Oil Dipstick

which is attached to the cap of the Oil Fill Port. Oil level on dipstick should be

between the ADD and FULL marks. If oil level is unclear, wipe dipstick with

a clean rag, insert dipstick into opening and turn screw cap until finger tight.

Unscrew cap and remove dipstick and read oil level.
Prior to first use, unscrew Oil Fill Port and add approximately 3/4 quart SAE

30 weight non-detergent motor oil into opening. Use a suitable clean funnel to

prevent oil spills.

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