Greyhound 97079 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions
Model
97079
PORTABLE GAS GENERATOR
1400/1600 WATT
SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
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.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors, and
vents.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 3
SET UP PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 4
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 4
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 6
GENERATOR PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 7
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 8
UNPACKING ................................................................................................................. 8
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 9
EQUIPMENT OPERATION .......................................................................................... 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 12
SERVICING .................................................................................................................. 12
STORAGE .....................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 15
PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 17
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ................................................................................................ 20
WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 22
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, 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 product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Notice
CAUTION
Safety warnings continue on next page.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in re,
serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER indicates
DANGER
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
CAUTION
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
a hazardous
indicates a
with the safety
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SET UP PRECAUTIONS
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Gasoline fuel and fumes are amma-1.
ble, and potentially explosive. Use
proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other
ammable materials nearby.
Have multiple ABC class re extin-2.
guishers nearby.
This equipment may not have a spark 3.
arresting mufer included. A spark
arresting mufer is required by law in
California, on some US Forest Service land, and possibly in other areas
or situations. Install an approved
spark arrestor before use if legally required or if engine is to be used near
grass, brush, forests, crops, or any
other ammable materials.
Set up and use only on a at, level, 4.
well-ventilated surface.
1. CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
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.
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 “Specications” section of this
manual.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
Keep children away from the equip-2.
ment, especially while it is operating.
Do not leave the equipment unat-3.
tended when it is running. Turn off
the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the
work area.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 4.
and hearing protection during use.
People with pacemakers should 5.
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic elds in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. Caution is neces-
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sary when near the engine’s magneto
or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are recom-6.
mended by Harbor Freight Tools for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one piece of equipment
may become hazardous when used
on another piece of equipment.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 15.
in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
particular type of equipment, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-7.
spheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Gasoline-powered engines may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing 8.
and use common sense when operating a piece of equipment. Do not use
a piece of equipment while tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-9.
ing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment
in unexpected situations.
Use this equipment with both hands 10.
only. Using equipment with only
one hand can easily result in loss of
control.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 11.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Parts, especially exhaust system 12.
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment 13.
during operation.
Keep the equipment, its engine, and 14.
surrounding area clean at all times.
Do not operate the equipment with 16.
known leaks in the engine’s fuel system.
This product contains or, when used, 17.
produces a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 18.
must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of uids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal
codes and regulations. Store oil rags
in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal
container.
Keep hands and feet away from mov-19.
ing parts.
Before use, check for misalignment 20.
or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment’s operation.
If damaged, have the equipment
serviced before using. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the 21.
application. Do not modify the equipment and do not use the equipment
for a purpose for which it is not intended.
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SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Before service, maintenance, or 1.
cleaning:
Turn the engine switch to its a.
“OFF” position.
Allow the engine to completely b.
cool.
Then, remove the spark plug c.
wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
Store equipment out of the reach of 7.
children.
Follow scheduled engine and equip-8.
ment maintenance.
Refueling:
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, 1.
ames, or other sources of ignition
around the equipment, especially
when refuelling.
Keep all safety guards in place and in 2.
proper working order. Safety guards
include mufer, air cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat shields, among
other guards.
Do not alter or adjust any part of 3.
the equipment or its engine that is
sealed by the manufacturer or dis-
tributor. Only a qualied service
technician may adjust parts that
may increase or decrease governed engine speed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 4.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 5.
the equipment. These carry important information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
Do not rell the fuel tank while the 2.
engine is running or hot.
Do not ll fuel tank to the top. Leave 3.
a little room for the fuel to expand as
needed.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.4.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Have the equipment serviced by a 6.
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. Do not attempt
any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual
or any procedures that you are uncertain about your ability to perform
safely or correctly.
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GENERATOR PRECAUTIONS
Set up
Do not connect generator directly into 1.
a home’s utility electrical line. Do
not plug a generator into an outlet in
the home. Connecting a generator
directly to a utility power supply can
‘back feed’ along the power lines and
kill or injure utility workers working on
the lines.
All connections and conduits from 2.
the Generator to the load must only
be installed by trained and licensed
electricians, and in compliance with
all relevant local, state, and federal
electrical codes and standards, and
other regulations where applicable.
The generator must be earth-ground-3.
ed in accordance with all relevant
electrical codes and standards before
operation.
Insulate all connections and discon-4.
nected wires.
Connect the generator only to a load 5.
or electrical system (120 volt or 240
volt) that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the generator.
Allow the engine to completely b.
cool.
Then, remove the spark plug c.
Wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
Operation
Do not attempt to connect or discon-1.
nect load connections while standing
in water, or on wet or soggy ground.
Do not touch electrically energized 2.
parts of the Generator and interconnecting cables or conductors with any
part of the body, or with any non-insulated conductive object.
Use only Class BC or Class ABC re 3.
extinguishers on electrical res.
Do not overload the generator. Over-4.
loading can cause res in the electrical cords, in addition to generator and
appliance damage.
Service
Keep all electrical equipment clean 1.
and dry. Replace any wiring where
the insulation is cracked, cut, abraded, or otherwise degraded. Replace
terminals that are worn, discolored, or
corroded. Keep terminals clean and
tight.
Set up the generator outdoors in a 6.
well-ventilated, dry area, away from
building air intakes. The generator should be protected from direct
exposure to rain and snow. Do not
set up the generator on a conductive
surface such as a metal deck.
Before connecting generator’s wir-7.
ing:
Turn the engine switch to its a.
“OFF” position.
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