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Harbor Freight Tools 67596 User Manual

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For Pressure Washer technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67546/67596

For engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.

Checking and Filling Fuel

WaRninG! tO PRevent SeRiOuS

injuRY FROm FiRe:

Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area

away from ignition sources. If the engine is

hot from use, shut it off and wait for it to cool

before adding fuel. Do not smoke.

1.

Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.

2.

Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.

3.

Fill the fuel tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded

gasoline to the top of the Fuel Level marker on the

fuel strainer.

max Fuel

DO nOt OveRFill!

WaRninG! tO PRevent Fuel leaKaGe

anD FiRe hazaRD, DO nOt OveRFill.

note: Do not use gasoline containing more than

10% ethanol (e10). Do not use e85 ethanol.

note: Do not use gasoline that has been

stored in a metal fuel container or a dirty

fuel container. it can cause particles to

enter the carburetor, affecting engine

performance and/or causing damage.

4.

Then replace the Fuel Cap.

5.

Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess

to evaporate before starting engine.

To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine

while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.

Start Procedure

Before starting the engine:
a.

Follow the Set up instructions to prepare

the equipment, including installing the

Breather, connecting then turning on

the hose, and attaching the nozzle.

b.

Fill the engine with the proper amount

and type of both fuel and oil.

c.

Read the equipment Operation

section that follows.

1.

Point Nozzle in safe direction and squeeze

trigger to release all pressure from the pump.

2.

To start the engine:

a. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the

CHOKE position.

To restart a warm

engine, leave the

Choke in the

RUN position.

b. Open the Fuel Valve.

c. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3

away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”).

d. Turn the Engine Switch on.

e. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and

pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to

flow into the Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the

Starter Handle gently until resistance is felt. Allow

Cable to retract fully and then pull it quickly.

Repeat until the

engine starts.

note: Do not let the

Starter Handle snap

back against the

engine. Hold it as it

recoils so it doesn’t

hit the engine.

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