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Harbor Freight Tools 97964 manual

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  • Page 1

    2.5 HP HORIZONT AL OHV GASOLINE ENGINE Model 97964 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, door[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS ............. 6 UNP ACKING .................................. 6 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ............... 6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ...... 7 ENGINE CONTROLS ......................... 7 ST ARTIN[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if produc[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Mount and use the Engine securely 4. and only on a at, level, well-venti - lated surface. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 5. heavy-duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up. Use only oil and fuel recommended 6. in the “Specications” section of this man[...]

  • Page 5

    Page 5 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Keep the Engine and surrounding 13. area clean at all times. Use the Engine in accordance with 14. these instructions and in the man- ner intended for the particular type of Engine, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the Engine for op-[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Store the Engine out of the reach of 7. children. Follow scheduled engine mainte- 8. nance. REFUELING PRECAUTIONS: Do not smoke, or allow sparks, 1. ames, or other sources of ignition around the Engine, especially when refuelling. Do not rell the fuel tank while the 2. Engi[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local re agencies for laws or regulations relating to re prevention requirements. Note: For additional information regard[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. DIPSTICK (48) FIGURE B 1. Remove the Dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag. (See Figure B.) FIGURE C DIPSTICK (48) 2. Reinsert the Dipstick completely and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the Dipstick. (See Figure C.)[...]

  • Page 9

    Page 9 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. NOTE: Always check the Fuel T ank 6. Filter (96) for excess dirt and debris before each use. If necessary , re- move and clean the Fuel T ank Filter . Then re-install the Filter in the Fuel T ank (96) and replace the Fuel T ank Cap (96). (See Figure D.) Start Procedure Before sta[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV 08e, 08h 2-9/16” (65mm) Hole Distance 2-31/64” (63mm) Hole Distance 4-3/32” (104mm) Hole Distance[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 1 1 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Engine T ype 2.5 HP OHV Single Cylinder Bore x Stroke 52mm x 38mm Displacement 79cc Maximum Engine RPM 3600 Engine Model 152F Engine Family 8Y AMS.0791ST Engine Shaft Direction Horizontal Rotation viewed from PTO (power takeoff - the output shaft) Coun[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Replace the Drain Plug Bolt and 3. Drain Plug W asher (69). Replace the washer , if damaged. Tighten the plug. (See Figure F .) Rell the oil to the proper level follow - 4. ing the instructions under the “Start- ing the Engine” section. Air Filter Element Maintenance FIGU[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING SCHEDULE Note: This maintenance schedule is in- tended solely as a general guide. If performance decreases or if Engine operates unusually , check systems immediately . The maintenance needs of each part of the Engine will differ depending o[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. fuel stabilizer ’s recommended time period, or if the Engine does not start properly . PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTU[...]

  • Page 15

    Page 15 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Engine will not start FUEL RELA TED: No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 1. Choke not in start position, 2. especially with cold engine. Low quality or deteriorated, old 3. gasoline. Carburetor not primed. 4. Dirty fuel[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 16 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Engine misres Spark plug wire loose. 1. Incorrect spark plug gap or 2. damaged spark plug. Defective spark plug wire. 3. Old or low quality gasoline. 4. Incorrect compression. 5. Check wire connections. 1. Re-gap or re[...]

  • Page 17

    Page 17 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST MUFFLER F AN COVER DIPSTICK CASE COVER BOL T POWER SWITCH THROTTLE CARBURETOR W/CHOKE CARBURETOR SP ACER EXHAUST V AL VE INT AKE V AL VE[...]

  • Page 18

    Page 18 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]

  • Page 19

    Page 19 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes ev - ery effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor , the be[...]

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    Page 20 SKU 97964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Owner ’ s W arranty Responsibilities As the eng ine owner , you are respon sibl e fo r th e per formance • of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. HFT recommends that you retain all receipts covering main- tenance on your engine, but HFT cannot deny warr[...]