Harbor Freight Tools Gas Powered Two-Stage Air Compressor 67853 - Manual (Page 30)

Page 7 For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Horizontal Engines
Set Up
Model 68120: The emission control system for this
engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty
information, refer to the last pages of this manual.
Models 68306, 68121, and 68136: The emission
control system for this Generator’s Engine is warranted
for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and by the California Air Resources Board
(also known as CARB). For warranty information,
refer to the last pages of this manual.
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.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
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.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor (if so
equipped), and any other parts that control the fuel-air
ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to
allow efficient high-altitude use and to prevent damage to
the engine and any other devices used with this product.
WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL THIS
ENGINE ON A VEHICLE.
Battery Setup Instructions
1. Place a fully charged, lead-acid 12 V, 36+ Ah battery
(not included) in a stable, flat location near the engine.
2. Only use cables sized to match their length
according to the following chart:
Cable Gauge
(lower gauge numbers
mean thicker cables)
Maximum
Cable Length
6 5′
4 7′
2 12′
3.
Starting Relay
Motor Starter Assembly
Attach the positive cable from the positive
battery terminal to the Positive Terminal on the
starter, shown above. Connect cable securely
to prevent disconnection and short circuits.
4. Attach the negative cable to the
negative battery terminal.
5. Connect the negative cable securely to
one of the engine mounting bolts.