Harbor Freight Tools 69728 User Manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
Generator 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.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
If any generator parts are missing or broken, please call 1-800-444-
3353 as soon as possible. If any engine parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-800-520-0882 as soon as possible.
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors,
and vents.
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Setup .......................................................... 6
Specications ............................................. 6
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 8
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Maintenance .............................................. 14
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 20
Warranty .................................................... 23
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Set up Precautions
1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable,
and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel
storage and handling procedures. Do not store
fuel or other ammable materials nearby.
2. Have multiple ABC class re
extinguishers nearby.
3. 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.
4. Set up and use only on a at, level,
well-ventilated surface.
5. All connections and conduits from 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.
6. Connections for standby power to a building
electrical system must be made by a qualied
electrician. The connection must isolate the
generator power from utility power, and must comply
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up.
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Set up Precautions (cont.)
8. Use only lubricants and fuel
recommended in this manual.
9. Improper connections to a building electrical
system can allow electrical current from the
generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such
backfeed may electrocute utility company workers
or others who contact the lines during a power
outage, and the generator may explode, burn, or
cause res when utility power is restored. Consult
the utility company and a qualied electrician if
intending to use the generator for back up power.
Operating Precautions
1. CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
10. Do not operate the Generator before grounding.
The Generator must be earth-grounded
in accordance with all relevant electrical
codes and standards before operation.
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7. Fire Hazard! Do not ll gas tank while engine
is running. Do not operate if gasoline has been
spilled. Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open ame.
8. Do not touch engine during use. Let engine
cool down before service or storage.
9. Never store fuel or other ammable
materials near the engine.
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.
2. Never use a generator indoors, including in
garages, basements, crawl spaces and sheds.
Opening doors and windows or using fans will NOT
prevent carbon monoxide build up in the home.
3. When using generators, keep them outdoors
and far away from open doors, windows,
and vents to avoid toxic levels of carbon
monoxide from building up indoors.
4. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using a generator, get to fresh air right away.
The carbon monoxide from generators can
quickly lead to full incapacitation and death.
5. Keep children away from the equipment,
especially while it is operating.
6. Keep all spectators at least six feet
from the Engine during operation.
10. If the plugged in product operates abnormally
or unusually slow, immediately stop using the
generator as a power source. Always read and
adhere to the instruction manual of the product
to be powered, to make sure that it can be safely
and efciently powered by a portable generator.
11. Before connecting an appliance or power
cord to the generator: Make sure that it is in
good working order. Faulty appliances or power
cords can create a potential for electrical shock.
12. Do not exceed the maximum power rating of
the generator. Make sure that the total electrical
rating of the all of the tools or appliances plugged
into the generator at the same time does not
exceed that of the generator. Check that the startup
surge will not be beyond the limit of the Generator.
Power levels between rated and maximum
may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
13. Avoid substantially overloading which will
trip the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time
limit for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading the generator may not switch the
circuit breaker or circuit protector OFF, but will
shorten the service life of the generator.
14. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect
load connections while standing in
water, or on wet or soggy ground.
15. Do not touch electrically energized parts of
the Generator and interconnecting cables
or conductors with any part of the body, or
with any non-insulated conductive object.
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Operating Precautions (cont.)
16. Connect the Generator only to a load or
electrical system (120 volt or 240 volt) that is
compatible with the electrical characteristics
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and rated capacities of the Generator.
17. Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
18. Guard against electric shock. Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
19. Only use a suitable means of transport and
lifting devices with sufcient weight bearing
capacity when transporting the generator.
20. Secure the Generator on transport vehicles to
prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and tilting.
21. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA requirements.
22. Do not leave the Generator unattended when it is
running. Turn off the Generator (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
23. The Generator engine can produce high
noise levels. Prolonged exposure to noise levels
above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing. Always
wear ear protection when operating or working
around the gas engine while it is operating.
29. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
this piece of equipment. Do not use this
piece of equipment while tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
30. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
31. Parts, especially exhaust system components,
get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts.
32. Do not cover the generator or its
engine during operation.
33. Keep the generator, its engine, and
surrounding area clean at all times.
34. Use the generator, accessories, etc., 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.
35. Do not operate the generator with known
leaks in the engine’s fuel system.
24. Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses and
hearing protection during use.
25. People with pacemakers should 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.
26. Use only accessories that are 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.
27. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered
engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
28. Keep grounded conductive objects, such as
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
36. This product contains or, when 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.)
37. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 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.
38. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do
not reach over or across generator while operating.
39. Before use, check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the generator’s
operation. If damaged, have the generator
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained equipment.
40. Use the correct generator for the
application. Do not modify the generator or
its engine, and do not use the generator for
a purpose for which it is not intended.
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Service Precautions
1. Before service, maintenance, or cleaning:
a. Unplug all devices from the generator.
b. Turn the engine switch to its “OFF” position.
c. Allow the engine to completely cool.
d. Then, remove the spark plug
cap from the spark plug.
2. Keep all safety guards in place and in
proper working order. Safety guards include
mufer, air cleaner, mechanical guards,
and heat shields, among other guards.
3. Keep all electrical equipment clean 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.
4. Do not alter or adjust any part of 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.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
7. Have the equipment serviced by a 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.
8. Store equipment out of the reach of children.
9. Follow scheduled engine and
equipment maintenance.
Refueling:
1. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, ames,
or other sources of ignition around the
equipment, especially when refuelling.
2. Do not rell the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot.
3. TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE
HAZARD, Do not overll with fuel. Fill with
fuel according to the Fuel Level information
below the Specication chart for your model.
4. Do not ll fuel tank to the top. Leave a little
room for the fuel to expand as needed.
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6. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the equipment. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
5. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.
6. 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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Functional Description
Specications
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Rated Output
Generator
Engine
Item 69728 - 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.
Item 69729 - The emission control system for this Generator’s Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual.
Phase Single
Electrical Receptacle
Displacement 212cc
Engine Type Horizontal Single Cylinder 4 stroke OHV
Cooling System Forced air cooled
Fuel
Engine Oil
Run Time @ 50% load 10 hr.
Spark Plug Torch® F6TC or equivalent / 0.7-0.8mm gap
Operational Volume 70 dB
Available accessories Wheel kit (sold separately)
Type 87+ octane unleaded gasoline
Capacity 4 Gallons (15L)
Type SAE
Capacity .6 Quart (.6L)
120/240V~, 60Hz
3,200 Watts (4,000 max)
Two 3-Prong, duplex NEMA #5-15 120V
One 4-Prong, NEMA #L14-30 twistlock 120V/240V
One DC Outlet 12VDC
10W-30 above 32° F
5W-30 at 32° F or below
Components and Controls
Fuel Cap
Fuel Valve
Choke
Air Filter
Frame
DC Receptacle
DC Circuit Breaker
AC Circuit Breaker
AC Receptacles
Ground Terminal
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Starter
Handle
Low Oil Indicator
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Power Switch
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Components and Controls (cont.)
The following are descriptions of the controls
on the power panel. Your generator has
sockets to power your products with circuit
breakers to protect the voltage ow.
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1.
Engine Switch: Used to start and stop the Engine.
2. AC Receptacles: The Generator contains several
AC Receptacles to power tools and equipment.
a.
3-Prong, duplex
120 volt AC Receptacle
(NEMA #5-15)
ON
OFF
Circuit Breakers: The circuit breaker protects the
3.
Generator from overloading. The rating of the breaker
and the load it protects are marked near the breaker.
Should any of the Circuit Breakers trip, the Generator
will stop the electricity output. If this happens, unplug
all loads from the Generator. Allow the Generator to
cool down. Then, press the tripped Circuit Breaker,
restart the Engine, and re-attach loads.
DC Outlet Receptacle: 12 VDC outlet receptacle set
4.
provides a power source for 12 volt DC items.
5.
Grounding Terminal: Prior to each use, set
up the ground wire (not included) connection
to the Grounding Terminal to properly ground
the Generator. See Set up instructions
to properly ground the Generator.
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4-Prong, twistlock
b.
120/240 volt AC Receptacle
(NEMA #L14-30)
WARNING! Connect tools and equipment
only to the AC Receptacle that is compatible with
the electrical characteristics and rated capacities
of the tools and equipment being used.
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Initial Tool Set Up/Assembly
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
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 regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Note: Wheel Kit, item # 68531 (sold separately) can be used with this generator.
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor,
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.
CAUTION: This generator is not intended to power
sensitive electronic equipment without the addition of an
appropriate line conditioner and surge protector (both not
included). Sensitive electronic equipment includes,
but is not limited to, audio/video equipment, some
television sets, computers, and printers. Sensitive
electronic equipment should be operated on approved
inverter type generators or pure sine wave generators.
Grounding
The Generator must be properly grounded before
use. Have the unit grounded by a qualied
electrician if you are not qualied to do so.
Operating Instructions
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.
Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.
If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.
Generator Pre-Start Checks
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 and Filling Engine Oil
To ground the Generator, connect a #6 AWG
grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding
Terminal on the Control Panel to a grounding rod
(not included) that has been driven at least 24
inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must
be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode)
which can adequately ground the Generator.
2. Close the Fuel Valve.
3. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it.
Remove the Dipstick by threading it counterclockwise,
and wipe it off with a clean lint free rag.
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.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
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4.
Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and
remove it to check the oil level. The oil level
should be up to the full level as shown above.
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