Harbor Freight Tools 96456 - Manual (Page 8)

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Recheck oil level and add more oil if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling the
oil reservoir can cause excess pressure causing damage to the engine.
Fill the gasoline tank with regular grade unleaded gasoline. Do not add oil or use
leaded gasoline. Fuel cap must be tightly in place prior to starting the engine.
Starting the engine
For complete engine operating instructions, see the engine manufacturer’s
owners manual shipped with this product.
Position the Road Sweeper on a level surface. Before starting the engine, check
the oil level. Unscrew the oil dipstick, pull it out, wipe it off, then re-insert into the
engine. Screw it into place, then unscrew it, remove it and read the oil level. If
the level is low, add standard 30 weight or multi-grade motor oil until the reading
is in the range indicated on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL, as this will cause
excessive pressure in the oil reservoir and can cause engine damage.
Before starting, check to see that there is gasoline in the fuel tank. If the fuel level
is low, fill before starting with fresh, clean standard unleaded gasoline. Do not
add oil to the gasoline. FIRE HAZARD: Do not add gasoline to the engine after it
has been running and is hot. Allow the engine to cool before adding gasoline.
Open the fuel valve by rotating the Fuel Valve Lever to the right.
Close the manual choke all the way by rotating the Choke Lever to the left.
Press the Primer Bulb 8 times to prime the carburetor.
Pull the starting cord 3 or 4 times to introduce gasoline vapor into the cylinder.
Move the manual choke to its 1/2 closed position.
Pull the starting cord again. The engine should start with the first or second pull.
Once the engine is started, let it warm up. As it warms, gradually open the choke
until it is fully open. You may then begin to use the road sweeper.
If the engine does not start or run properly following these procedures, check the
troubleshooting section in this owners manual.
OperAtiOn
This road sweeper is designed for sweeping dust, dirt, leaves and snow from
driveways, walkways and paved areas. This Owner’s Manual assumes that
the operator has an understanding of the use of road sweepers and gasoline
engines.
Only use on firm, level surfaces. Use on steeply inclined surfaces may cause
the operator to lose control of the sweeper. Use on loose or gravel surfaces may
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