Keep t h i s manu a l for the safety
war nings 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.
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
NOTICE
CAUTION
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
SET UP PRECAUTIONS
Gasoline fuel and fumes are 1.
ammable, and potentially explosive.
Use proper fuel storage and handling
procedures. Do not store fuel or
other ammable materials nearby.
Have multiple ABC class re 2.
extinguishers nearby.
This equipment has 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.
Set up and use only on a at, level, 4.
well-ventilated surface.
The work area should have adequate 5.
drainage to reduce the possibility of a
fall due to slippery surfaces.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 6.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up and
use.
Use only oil and fuel recommended 7.
in the “Specications” section of this
manual.
Only use cold Water or pressure 8.
washer detergent in this tool. Do
not use caustic materials, solvents,
ammable materials, or detergents
not designed for pressure washers.
Use of any such material can cause
injury, or damage this tool or personal
property.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are
open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
Keep children away from the 2.
equipment, especially while it is
operating.
Do not dry run this product. Dry 9.
running will cause serious damage
to the seals. Make sure the water
supply used for the Pressure Washer
is not dirty or sandy.
Prior to starting the Pressure Washer 10.
in cold weather, check all of the
parts of the unit to make sure ice has
not formed. Do not store the unit
anywhere that the temperature will
fall below 32° F (0° C).
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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.
Do not leave the equipment 3.
unattended 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
necessary when near the engine’s
magneto or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are 6.
recommended 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.
Do not operate in explosive 7.
atmospheres, 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 8.
doing 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 9.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
equipment in unexpected situations.
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 the equipment with 17.
known leaks in the engine’s fuel
system.
This product contains or, when 18.
used, 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.)
Do not carry the spray handle with 10.
your nger on the trigger, whether
engine is operating or not.
Use this equipment with both hands 11.
only. Using equipment with only
one hand can easily result in loss of
control.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 12.
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 of the Pressure Washer, 13.
especially exhaust system
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment 14.
during operation.
Keep the equipment, engine, and 15.
surrounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 16.
in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
WARNING: The brass components 19.
of this product contain lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects (or
other reproductive harm). (California
Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 20.
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 21.
moving parts. Do not reach over or
across equipment while operating.
Before use, check for misalignment 22.
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 use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the 23.
application. Do not modify the
equipment and do not use the
equipment for a purpose for which it
is not intended.
The high pressure water ow can 24.
damage the work surface if not used
properly. Always test the spray in an
open area rst.
When dispensing detergent, apply the 25.
detergent to the cleaning area at low
pressure only. Detergent dispensing
only works when the spray wand is in
the low-pressure position.
26. Injection Hazard. The high
pressure water jet
produced by this tool can
cut skin or cause injury to
hands or eyes. Do not
allow spray to strike you and do not
spray toward people or animals. Do
not spray the tool itself or any
electrical source.
This Pressure Washer is intended for 27.
outdoor residential use only.
In case of an emergency during 28.
use, immediately release the
trigger on the spray handle, turn
the engine off and then shut off
gas supply to the engine. Do not
set the spray handle down without
turning off the engine.
Vibration Hazard:
This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly
to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related
injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly 1.
or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical checkups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes,
or Raynaud’s Disease should not
use this tool. If you feel any medical
or physical symptoms related to
vibration (such as tingling, numbness,
and white or blue ngers), seek
medical advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine 2.
reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.
when there is a choice between
different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each 5.
day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool 7.
as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
Then, remove the spark plug c.
wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
Keep all safety guards in place and 2.
in proper working order. Safety
guards include mufer, air cleaner,
mechanical guards, and heat shields,
among other guards.
and discharge all pressure before
tightening ttings or having repair
work done by a qualied technician.
When the engine is running, do not 9.
allow the Pressure Washer to remain
idle for more than two minutes. If
allowed to remain idle, the water in
the unit will heat up, possibly causing
damage to the Pressure Washer.
Do not alter or adjust any part of 3.
the equipment or its engine that
is sealed by the manufacturer
or distributor. 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 use and
service.
Keep the high pressure hose 5.
connected to the pressure washer
and spray Gun while the system
is pressurized. Disconnecting the
pressure hose while the unit is
pressurized is dangerous, and may
cause injury.
Do not allow the high pressure hose 6.
to come in contact with any hot
part of the unit. The hose might be
damaged, possibly causing it to burst
or leak under high pressure.
Maintain labels and nameplates 7.
on the equipment. These carry
important information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.
If water is leaking out of the Pressure 8.
Washer immediately turn off the
unit. Unplug the Pressure Washer,
Have the equipment serviced by a 10.
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.
Store equipment out of the reach of 11.
children.
Follow scheduled engine and 12.
equipment maintenance.
Refueling:
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, 1.
ames, or other sources of ignition
around the equipment, especially
when refuelling.
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.
in the TECHNICAL ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS chart in this
manual.
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.
Risk of accidental
WARNING
starting; resulting
in serious personal injury.
Turn the Power Switch of the
equipment to its “OFF”
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and unplug the spark
plug wire(s) before
assembling or making any
adjustments to the equipment.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
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 qualied
mechanic to allow efcient high-altitude
use and to prevent damage to the engine
and any other devices used with this
product.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
4. Attach the Hose (18) to the Hose
Connection on the unit. (See Figure
2.)
Pull the Collar at the end of the hose 5.
back and attach the Gun (19) to the
hose.
Figure 1
2. Replace the Brass Pump Plug (14A)
with the aluminum Pump Breather
Plug (59A) and Dipstick (60A) before
rst use. The Pump Breather Plug
must be used whenever the pressure
washer is used. The Brass Pump
Plug (without the breather hole)
should be used for transporting only.
Attach the Handle (14) onto the 3.
Frame (17) with the Handle Bolts (15)
and Nuts (16).
Screw the Wand (20) onto the Gun 6.
and secure with the grommet.
Choose the right Nozzle (5) for the 7.
job. Pull back the quick connect
collar and push the Nozzle onto the
end of the Wand. Make sure the
quick connect collar locks the Nozzle
in place.
Black• Nozzle -
Low Pressure
This Nozzle is used with pressure
washer detergent.
White• Nozzle -
Wide Spray
This Nozzle can be used to clean
very large areas.
This Nozzle should only be used
on hard surfaces such as concrete
or metal. This Nozzle can damage
wood.
Connect the water supply to the 8.
Water Inlet Connection. The water
source must be able to provide a
minimum of ve gallons of clean, cold
water per minute at 20 PSI. Only use
a 5/8” inner diameter (or larger) hose
that is rated to meet this capacity.
If using detergent:
Read detergent directions. Connect 9.
one end of the Detergent Inlet Hose
(8) to the Detergent Inlet Connection,
and the other end into the container
holding the detergent. Only use
detergents specied for use with
Pressure Washers. The Pressure
Washer will draw one gallon of
detergent for every seven gallons
of water. Only use the Black (low
pressure) Nozzle when spraying
detergents.
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.
Starting the Engine
Inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until xed properly.
Checking Engine Oil Level
the upper limit (H) mark on the dip-
stick (bottom edge of the oil ll hole).
Low oil level can trigger the low oil
sensor to shutdown the engine and
prevent restart (See Figure 3 for correct oil level).
If the oil level is low, add the 4.
appropriate type of oil until the oil
level is at the bottom lip of the oil ll
hole.
Oil type:
32° F or above = SAE 10W-30
Below 32° F = SAE 5W-30.
Replace the Oil Filler Cap.5.
CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.
CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine’s crankcase is not properly
lled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or
low engine oil WILL permanently
damage the engine.
Turn off engine and allow it to cool.1.
Clean the Oil Filler Cap and the area 2.
around it. Remove the Oil Filler Cap.
Figure 3
Checking Pump Oil Level
The Oil pump is lled with 3.75 -oz 1.
of SAE 10W-30 NON DETERGENT
oil at the factory. Under normal conditions there is no reason to add any oil
or change the oil.
Turn off engine, allow it to cool and 2.
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Twist the Dipstick on the Pump 3.
Breather Plug until the arrow on it
lines up with the arrow on the Plug
and remove the Dipstick.
Remove the Pump Breather Plug 4.
from the Pump.
3. Remove dipstick and wipe away the
oil with dry cloth. Reinsert the dip-
stick into the oil ller neck, but do not
screw in, then remove it to check the
oil level. The oil level should reach
Align the arrow on the Dipstick with 8.
the arrow on the Plug, insert it, and
twist it to secure.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.9.
Checking Fuel Level
WARNING! To prevent re,
shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding
fuel. Do not smoke.
5. Look into the hole in the pump housing. If a metal wheel can be seen
extending into the hole, SLOWLY pull
the starter rope until the hole appears
clear, as shown above.
Figure 5
Clean the Fuel Filler Cap and the 1.
area around it.
To check the fuel level, unscrew and 2.
remove the Fuel Filler Cap.
Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) 3.
with 89 octane (or better) unleaded
gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
directions.
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch 4.
under the lip of the gasoline tank
with the stabilized unleaded gasoline
mixture.
Then replace the Fuel Filler Cap.5.
6. Wipe the Dipstick off with a clean,
dry cloth. Insert the Dipstick into the
pump housing and remove it. The oil
level should be at least to the lower
(L) notch on the dipstick, but not
above the upper (H) notch. Add SAE
10W-30 NON-DETERGENT oil as
needed.
Thread the Pump Breather Plug back 7.
into the pump.
Follow the Set Up a.
Instructions to prepare the
equipment.
Inspect the equipment and b.
engine. Make sure the pump
has the Pump Breather Plug
installed.
Replace the non-vented c.
brass oil plug with the
aluminum Pump Breather
Plug.
Fill the engine with the d.
proper amount and type of
both fuel and oil.
Read the Equipment e.
Operation section that
follows.
Point Nozzle in safe direction and 1.
squeeze trigger to release all pressure from the pump.
Turn the fuel valve lever to its 2.
“OPEN” position.
Turn the ignition switch to its ON or 3.
RUN position.
Then, turn the engine choke lever 4.
to its “CHOKE” position for cold
start. Set the choke lever in the “1/2
CHOKE” position when starting a
warm engine.
After the engine starts and warms 7.
up, slowly move the choke lever to its
“RUN” position.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to 8.
run at no load (low pressure) for ve
minutes after each start-up so that
the engine can stabilize.
Move the throttle up to operating 9.
speed. Operating speed is maximum
speed (fast or rabbit), except during
operational break-in period.
Break-in Period
Breaking-in the engine will help to 1.
ensure proper equipment and engine
operation.
The operational break-in period will 2.
last about 3 hours of use. During this
period:
Do not apply a heavy load to the •
equipment.
Do not operate the engine at its •
maximum speed.
The maintenance break-in period will 3.
last about 20 hours of use. After this
period:
Change the engine oil.•
Under normal operating conditions
subsequent maintenance follows the
schedule in the MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING section.
Close the throttle.5.
Grasp the starter handle, and pull 6.
slowly until resistance is felt. While
holding the handle, allow the starter
rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the
starter handle with a rapid, full arm
stroke. Once again while holding
the handle, allow the rope to rewind
slowly. Repeat as necessary, until
the engine starts.
from the pressure
washer at a person or an
animal. The water stream
could cause serious injury.
Use the pressure
washer only on
surfaces able to withstand the
force of the spray.
Replace the non-vented brass oil 1.
plug with the aluminum Pump Breath-
er Plug before rst use. The Pump
Breather Plug must be used whenever the pressure washer is used. The
brass oil plug (without the breather
hole) should be used for transporting
only.
Choose the Nozzle that best meets 2.
the needs of the job. Only use the
Nozzles on surfaces capable of withstanding the force of the spray. Only
use the Black Nozzle when using
pressure washer detergent. The
power of the other Nozzles will
propel mist back at the operator
and can imbed detergent into the
surface.
Pull back the quick connect collar and 3.
push the Nozzle onto the end of the
Wand. Make sure the quick connect
collar locks the Nozzle in place.
Turn the water supply on and hold 4.
down the Trigger to start the stream.
Be aware that when it is rst started,
the gun will kick.
It is best to start at a low pressure 5.
setting, and adjust the pressure
upwards. Test spray the edge
of the surface to be cleaned rst
to make sure that the stream is
not too strong for the surface. If
the stream damages the surface
turn the Pressure Regulator Knob
counterclockwise to reduce the
pressure. Moving further away from
the surface being cleaned will also
reduce the pressure being applied
to the surface. If the stream is still
too strong. Turn the engine off, turn
the water supply off, discharge the
excess pressure from the gun by
squeezing the Trigger, and change to
a lower pressure Nozzle.
To increase the pressure, turn the 6.
Pressure Regulator Knob clockwise.
Hold the Wand at about a 45° 7.
angle when cleaning; spraying the
surface directly could embed dirt
into the surface (especially with the
high pressure Nozzles). Spray at a
distance of about three to ve feet.
Clean vertical and sloped surfaces •
from the top down.
When cleaning horizontal surfaces, •
occasionally use the stream to clear
the area of excess water.
CAUTION Do not allow the Pressure
Washer to idle, without the Trigger held down, for more than two
minutes. The water will heat up
and damage the Pressure Washer.
RISK OF BURNS!
The pump will also expel very hot
water if allowed to idle too long.
Hold the Trigger down and move 8.
the Wand back and forth slowly
and steadily to pressure wash the
surface. Take special care when
spraying surfaces made of two
different materials (brick and mortar,
for example), to not damage the
softer of the two materials during
pressure washing.
If the surface is streaked or uneven 9.
at the end of a job, switch to a Nozzle
that has a wider spray pattern to
blend the affected area.
When nished; release the Trigger 10.
on the spray handle, turn the engine
power switch “OFF”, turn the water
supply off and then shut off gas
supply to the engine.
Squeeze the Trigger to release 11.
excess pressure.
If Pressure Washer detergent has 12.
been used for the job, run clean
water through the system to eliminate
detergent residue.
To prevent accidents, turn off the 13.
engine and after the engine has
cooled, disconnect its spark plug wire
after use. Drain all water out of the
unit. Clean external parts with clean
cloth, then store the equipment out
of children’s reach according to the
Storage instructions in this manual.
Bore x Stroke68mm x 54mm
Displacement196cc
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Rotation viewed from PTO
(power takeoff - the output shaft)
Fuel
Engine Oil
Spark Plug
Valve
Clearance
Speed
Type
Capacity0.95 Gallons
Type SAE
Capacity0.63 Quarts
Type
Gap0.028 - 0.031”
Intake0.15 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust0.20 ± 0.02 mm
Idle1,400 ± 150 RPM
Maximum3,600 RPM
Single Cylinder 4 stroke
OHV
Counterclockwise
89+ octane unleaded
gasoline
10W30 above 32° F
5W30 at 32° F or below
F7RTC or
NGK F7TC
SERVICING
Damaged equipment can fail,
causing serious personal
injury. Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise,
vibration, or excess smoking
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
Maintenance Procedures
Many maintenance procedures,
including any not detailed
in this manual, will need to
be performed by a qualied
technician for safety. If you
have any doubts about your
ability to safely service the
equipment or engine, have a
qualied technician service the
equipment instead.
Engine Oil Change
CAUTION! Oil is very hot during
operation and can cause burns. Wait
for engine to cool before changing oil.
WARNING
Risk of serious
from accidental starting. Turn
the Power Switch of the
equipment to its “OFF”
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and unplug the spark
plug wire(s) before performing
any inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.
personal injury
Place a drain pan (not included) 1.
underneath the crankcase’s Drain
Plug (61A).
Remove the Drain Plug and, if 2.
possible, tilt the crankcase slightly to
help drain the oil out. Recycle used
oil.
Replace the Drain Plug and tighten it.3.
Rell the oil to the proper level 4.
following the instructions under the
Starting the Engine section.
The air cleaner cover is held in place 1.
by a wing nut or clamps. Remove it.
Remove the air lter element.2.
Cleaning:3.
For “paper” lter elements:a.
To prevent injury from dust and
debris, wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles, NIOSH-approved dust
mask/respirator, and heavy-duty
work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use
pressurized air to blow dust out of
the air lter.
If this does not get the lter
reasonably clean, replace it.
For foam lter elements:b.
Wash the element in warm water
and mild detergent several times.
Rinse. Squeeze out excess water
and allow it to dry completely. Soak
the lter in lightweight oil briey, then
squeeze out the excess oil.
Install the new lter or the cleaned 4.
lter. Secure the Air Cleaner Cover
before use.
Disconnect spark plug wire from 1.
end of plug. Clean out debris from
around spark plug.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove 2.
the spark plug.
Inspect the spark plug: 3.
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a
clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it,
polish it using emery paper.
If the white insulator is cracked or
chipped, the spark plug needs to be
replaced.
When installing a new spark 4.
plug, adjust the plug’s gap to the
specication on the Technical
specication chart. Do not pry
against the electrode, the spark plug
can be damaged.
Install the new spark plug or the 5.
cleaned spark plug into the engine.
Gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the
gasket contacts the cylinder head,
then about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
Non-gasket-style: Finger-tighten until
the plug contacts the head, then
about 1/16 turn more.
Apply dielectric spark plug boot 6.
protector (not included) to the end of
the spark plug and reattach the wire
securely.
Close fuel valve leading from gas 3.
tank completely.
Take note of the fuel lter’s 4.
orientation.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication Schedule
Note: This maintenance schedule
is intended solely as a general
guide. If performance decreases
or if equipment operates unusually,
check systems immediately. The
maintenance needs of each piece
of equipment will differ depending
on factors such as duty cycle,
temperature, air quality, fuel quality,
and other factors.
Note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular
operation of the engine and
equipment.
Place a suitable container under the 5.
fuel lter.
Disconnect the fuel lines leading to 6.
and from the fuel lter and allow fuel
to drain onto the container.
Install new fuel lter in the same 7.
orientation. Make sure to properly
secure both fuel lines.
Clean up and properly dispose of all 8.
fuel.
Wait for at least one hour before use 9.
to allow all residual fuel vapors to
dissipate. To prevent FIRE, do not
start the engine while the smell of
fuel hangs in the air. Remember to
open the fuel valve before restarting
the engine. It may take a little
longer than usual to start the engine
because the fuel needs to rell the
fuel line and new lter.
After 20 Operation Hour Break-in
Period:
Change engine oil.a.
After Every 25 Operation Hours:
Clean/replace air lter element.a.
Inspect/clean spark plug.b.
Blow out water lters.c.
After Every 50 Operation Hours:
Change engine oil.a.
Replace fuel lter (if equipped).b.
After Every 100 Operation Hours:
Replace spark plug.a.
Replace air lter element.b.
Change pump oil.c.
Note: All maintenance procedures
scheduled for 25, 50, and 100
operation hours should be performed
at least yearly.
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 3.
to all metal parts.
Clean carbon build-up from b.
combustion chamber.
Storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean 1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the equipment is to remain idle 2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel a.
tank.
Either leave fuel tank empty or b.
rell fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer
intended for long term engine
storage (not included). After lling,
run engine for about 5-10 minutes
to circulate the treated gasoline
through the carburetor. Wait for
engine to cool before proceeding.
Cover and store in a dry, well-4.
ventilated area out of reach of
children.
Before starting the engine after 5.
storage, keep in mind that untreated
gasoline will deteriorate quickly.
Drain the fuel tank and change to
fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has
been sitting for a month, if treated
gasoline has been sitting beyond the
fuel stabilizer’s recommended time
period, or if the engine does not start
properly.
Clean out area around spark plug. c.
Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole.
Replace spark plug, but leave spark d.
plug wire disconnected.
Pull recoil starter to distribute oil e.
in cylinder. Stop after one or two
revolutions when you feel the piston
start the compression stroke (when
you start to feel resistance).
Engine will not startStarting instructions not followed
completely.
FUEL RELATED:
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.
Dirty fuel passageways blocking 4.
fuel ow.
Carburetor needle stuck. Fuel can 5.
be smelled in the air.
Too much fuel in chamber. This can 6.
be caused by the carburetor needle
sticking.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
Spark plug wire not connected 1.
securely.
Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.2.
Incorrect spark plug gap.3.
Spark plug wire broken.4.
Incorrect spark timing or faulty 5.
ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
Cylinder not lubricated. Problem 1.
after long storage periods.
Loose or broken spark plug. 2.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying
to start.)
Loose cylinder head or damaged 3.
head gasket. (Hissing noise will
occur when trying to start.)
Engine valves or tappets 4.
misadjusted or stuck.
Refer to starting instructions and
follow them step-by-step.
FUEL RELATED:
Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.1.
Move choke to start position if 2.
engine is cold.
Use only fresh 89+ octane unleaded 3.
gasoline.
Clean out passageways using 4.
fuel additive. Heavy deposits may
require further cleaning.
Gently5. tap side of carburetor oat
chamber with screwdriver handle.
Turn choke to run position. Remove 6.
spark plug and pull the start
handle several times to air out the
chamber. Reinstall spark plug and
set choke to start position.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
Connect spark plug wire properly. 1.
Clean spark plug.2.
Correct spark plug gap.3.
Replace spark plug wire.4.
Have qualied technician diagnose/5.
repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
Pour tablespoon of oil into spark 1.
plug hole. Crank engine a few
times and try to start again.
Tighten spark plug. If that does 2.
not work, replace spark plug. If
problem persists, may have head
gasket problem, see #3.
Tighten head. If that does not 3.
remedy problem, replace head
gasket.
Adjust valve clearance. If that does 4.
not work, clean or replace valves/
tappets.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE
UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every
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 belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free
of defects in materials and workmanship.
Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the
original purchaser, for a period of one year
from date of purchase, that all other parts
and components of the product are free from
defects in materials and workmanship (90
days if used by a professional contractor or
if used as rental equipment). This warranty
does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, normal wear and tear, or to
lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons
or property, or for incidental, contingent,
special or consequential damages arising
from the use of our product. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply
to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS.
quickly provide you with a replacement. We
will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that
the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must
bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal
rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.
PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011
(800) 444-3353
Emission Control System
Warranty
California and United States Emission Control
Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EPA), and Harbor
Freight Tools (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later Small Off-Road Engine
(herein engine). In California, the engine must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
Elsewhere within the United States, new off-road, spark-ignition
engines certified for model year 1997 and later, must meet similar
standards set forth by the EPA. HFT must warrant the emission
control system on your engine for the periods of time described
below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
carburetor or fuel-injection system, and the ignition system. Also
included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emissionrelated assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, HFT will repair your
engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
The 1995 and later engines are warranted for two (2) years.
If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part
will be repaired or replaced by HFT.
To take advantage of this warranty,
the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof
of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection veries the defect, we will
either repair or replace the product at our
election or we may elect to refund the
purchase price if we cannot readily and
Harbor Freight Tools Emission Control Defects
Warranty Coverage
Engines are warranted for a period of two (2) years relative to
emission control parts defects, subject to the provisions set forth
below. If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the
part will be repaired or replaced by HFT.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance •
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 warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the engine owner, you should, however, be aware that •
HFT may deny you warranty coverage if your engine or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or
unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT war-•
ranty station as soon as a problem exists. Contact the HFT
Customer Service department at the number below to make
shipping arrangements. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact the Harbor Freight Tools
Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-3353.
Harbor Freight Tools Emission Control Defects
Warranty Provisions
1. Length of Coverage
HFT warrants to a first retail purchaser and each subsequent
purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials
and workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts
for a period of two (2) years after the date of delivery to the
first retail purchaser.
2. No Charge Repair or Replacement
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed
at no charge to the owner if the work is performed through a
warranty station authorized by HFT. For emissions warranty
service, contact the HFT Customer Service Department at
1-800-444-3353.
3. Consequential Damages Coverage
Coverage under this warranty shall also extend to the failure
of any engine components caused by the failure of any war-
ranted part while it is still covered under this warranty.
4. Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provi-
sions of the HFT warranty policy explained in the box at the
top of the previous page. HFT shall not be liable for any loss
of use of the engine, for any alternative usage, for any damage
to goods, loss of time, or inconvenience. Warranty coverage
shall also be excluded for any part which fails, malfunctions,
or is damaged due to failure to follow the maintenance and
operating instructions set forth in the Owner’s Manual includ-
ing, but not limited to:
Use of parts which are not authorized by HFTa)
Improper installation, adjustment or repair of the engine b)
or of any warranted part unless performed by an authorized warranty center
Failure to follow recommendations on fuel use contained c)
in the Owner’s Manual
Improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted d)
parts
Repairs performed outside of the authorized warranty e)
service dealers
Alterations by changing, adding to or removing parts f)
from the engine.
5. Service and Maintenance
Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement
as required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular
inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary”
are warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part
which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance
is warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled
replacement point for that part. Any replacement part, provided it is equivalent in durability and performance, may be
used in performance of maintenance or repairs. The owner
is responsible for commissioning a qualified technician/mechanic to perform all required maintenance, as outlined in
the Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance section in this
manual.
6. Warranted Parts
1) Fuel Metering System
Carburetor and its internal parts.i)
Fuel pump (if so equipped).ii)
Cold start enrichment system.iii)
2) Air Induction System
Intake pipe/manifold.i)
Air cleaner.ii)
3) Ignition System
Spark plug.i)
Magneto ignition system.ii)
4) Catalyst System (if so equipped)
Exhaust pipe stud.i)
Muffler.ii)
Catalytic converter (if so equipped).iii)
5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
Vacuum, temperature and time sensitive valves i)
and switches.
Remove Pump Oil Cap, check Pump’s oil level and add SAE 30W oil if low. 1. Replace with Pump Breather Plug. (Figure 1)
Running without the pump breather plug can cause pump damage. (See oil ll instructions in manual or on product label.)
Check Dipstick for Engine oil level (Figure 2 A). Fill Engine with proper amount of oil if dipstick indicates 2.
low oil (Figure 2 B). Use SAE 10W-30 oil for air temperature of 32° F or above, SAE 5W-30 below 32° F.
Fill Fuel Tank with 89 or higher octane unleaded gas mixed with fuel stabilizer (not included).
Connect and turn on water supply. Turn the pressure regulator counterclockwise to lower the output pressure. 3.
Point Spray Nozzle in safe direction and squeeze trigger to release all pressure from the pump.
Turn the red ignition switch to ON position (Figure 4).4.
Turn the Fuel Valve Lever (Gas pump symbol) to its OPEN position (Figure 5).5.
Set Throttle to slow (turtle symbol) and turn the engine choke lever to its CHOKE position 6.
for cold start. Set the choke lever in the 1/2 CHOKE position when starting a warm engine (Figure 5).
Grasp the starter handle, and pull slowly until resistance is felt (Figure 6). While holding the handle, allow the starter rope to rewind 7.
slowly. Then, pull the starter handle with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again while holding the handle, allow the rope to rewind slowly.
Repeat as needed until the engine starts.
After the Engine starts and warms up, slowly move the Choke Lever to its RUN position (Figure 5).8.
IMPORTANT: Allow the Engine to run at no load, low pressure for ve minutes after each start-up so Engine can stabilize.
Move the throttle up to operating speed (Fast) 9. EXCEPT DURING OPERATIONAL BREAK-IN PERIOD (Figure 5).
Turn the pressure regulator clockwise to raise the output pressure as needed.
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PRESSURE WASHER EASY START-UP GUIDE
Figure 1
Figure 3
Remove
Oil Cap
Check/Fill
Pump Oil
Replace with
Vented Oil Cap
Spray Nozzle
Trigger
Dipstick
Figure 2 A
Figure 4
Check
Engine
Oil
Opposite Side
of Figure 2A
Figure 2 B
Choke Lever
Choke Run
Closed Open
Figure 5
Fill
Engine
Oil
Throttle
Fast Slow
Fuel Valve
Lever
Figure 6
Starter Handle
OPERATIONAL BREAK-IN PERIOD
Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment
and engine operation. The operational break-in period shall
last about 3 hours of use.
During this period: Do not apply a heavy load to the
equipment. Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.
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