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ITEM 62323

 

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, doors, 

and vents.

REV 14l

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact 

and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

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 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  

No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in 

any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  

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.

Read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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Summary of Contents for 62323

Page 1: ... 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 When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this ...

Page 2: ...izontal Single Cylinder 4 stroke Cooling System Forced air cooled Fuel Type 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Capacity 0 9 Gallon Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 above 32 F 5W30 at 32 F or below Capacity 20 ounces 0 6 Liter Run Time 50 Load with full tank 3 hr Sound Level at 22 feet 104 dB Bore x Stroke 70 mm x 55 mm Compression Ratio 8 5 1 Rotation viewed from PTO power takeoff the output...

Page 3: ... handling fuel Do not smoke while handling fuel WARNING marking concerning Risk of Fire Do not refuel while operating Keep flammable objects away from engine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire serious injury and or DEATH The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditi...

Page 4: ...ep all spectators at least six feet from the Engine during operation 14 Fire Hazard Do not fill fuel 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 flame 15 Do not touch engine during use Let engine cool down after use 16 Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the engine 17 O...

Page 5: ...uipment for the application Do not modify the equipment and do not use the equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended Service Precautions 1 Before service maintenance or cleaning a Turn the engine switch to its OFF position b Allow the engine to completely cool c Then remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug 2 Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order Safety guards...

Page 6: ...overnor if so equipped and any other parts that control the fuel air ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high altitude use and to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagrams near the end of this manual Assembly 1 Slide ...

Page 7: ...8 866 5797 ITEM 62323 Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Components and Controls Engine Switch Oil Cap Dipstick Oil Drain Plug Fuel Cap Starter Handle Air Filter Muffler Chipper Chute Choke Throttle Fuel Valve Access Panel Wheel Locks Handle Hopper ...

Page 8: ...urn off the engine 2 Close the fuel valve 3 Place a bowl under the fuel cup to catch any spilled fuel CAUTION Carburetor bowl may have gas in it which will leak upon removing the bolt 4 Unthread the bolt holding the fuel cup 5 Remove the bolt Bolt Seal fuel cup Fuel Cup Seal and Main Jet from the body of the carburetor assembly A carburetor screwdriver not included is needed to remove and install ...

Page 9: ...ing the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine 1 Make sure the engine is stopped and is level 2 Close the Fuel Valve 3 Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it Remove the Dipstick by turning it counterclockwise and wipe it off with a clean lint free rag 4 Full level Full level Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and remove it to check the oil leve...

Page 10: ...er or a dirty fuel container It can cause particles to enter the carburetor affecting engine performance and or causing damage 4 If needed fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated with a fuel stabilizer additive Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer s recommendations for use 5 Then replace the Fuel Cap 6 ...

Page 11: ...ted elsewhere on the tool which functions the same as the Throttle Use the Speed Control Lever in place of the Throttle when the tool is so equipped 4 Turn the Engine Switch on 5 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...

Page 12: ...icker than 1 2 for Hopper and branches cannot be thicker than 3 for Chipper Chute Do not force branches into machine The Chipper Shredder is designed to draw material at the proper rate Never use your hands to feed material directly into the Shredder If needed use a stick to push the material into the Shredder 1 Without putting your hands into Shredder on top slowly drop material into the Hopper o...

Page 13: ...ore storing clean debris out of machine a Remove spark plug cap from spark plug b Allow engine to cool completely c Remove the Lock Nuts 34 and Washers 28 holding the Hopper Rotor Housing assembly in place Refer to Figure D d Clear all debris out of the Main Housing and discharge port e Replace the Hopper Rotor Housing assembly and secure in place using the Washers and Lock Nuts 2 Store the Chippe...

Page 14: ...creases 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 The following procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the engine and equipment Procedure Before Eac...

Page 15: ...izer manufacturer s recommendations for use 5 Then replace the Fuel Cap 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 Engine Oil Change CAUTION Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns Wait for engine to cool before changing oil 1 Make sure the engine is stopped and is lev...

Page 16: ...e spark plug and reattach the wire securely Air Filter Maintenance 1 Remove the Air Cleaner Cover and the air filter s and check for dirt Clean as described below 2 Cleaning For paper filters 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 bl...

Page 17: ...l Do not smoke 3 LUBRICATION a Change engine oil b Clean out area around spark plug Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole c Replace spark plug but leave spark plug cap disconnected d Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder Stop after one or two revolutions when you feel the piston start the compression stroke when you start to feel ...

Page 18: ...tor float chamber with screwdriver handle 8 Turn Choke to RUN position Remove spark plug and pull the start handle several times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to CHOKE position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securely 2 Spark plug electrode wet or dirty 3 Incorrect spark plug gap 4 Spark plug cap broken 5 Incorrect spark timin...

Page 19: ...hanical problems 1 Fill fuel tank with fresh 87 octane stabilizer treated unleaded gasoline Do not use gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 2 Do not exceed equipment s load rating 3 Have qualified technician diagnose and service engine Engine backfires 1 Impure or low quality gasoline 2 Engine too cold 3 Intake valve stuck or overheated engine 4 Incorrect timing 1 Fill fuel tank with...

Page 20: ...ANTY 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...

Page 21: ...afety Setup Operation Maintenance 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 available individually as replacement parts ...

Page 22: ... 1 24 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x130 1 25 Washer Ø12 1 26 Lock Washer Ø8 22 27 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x50 4 28 Flat Washer Ø8 32 29 Long Spacer Bushing 4 Part Description Qty 30 L Hammer 2 31 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x20 2 32 Washer 4 33 Rectangular Hammer 2 34 Nylon Lock Nut M8 31 35 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x25 4 36 Chipper Blade 2 37 Rotor Assembly 1 38 Engine Plate 1 39 Chipper Chute 1 40 Chipper...

Page 23: ...Operation Maintenance Main Assembly Diagram A A B B C C 5 28 10 13 14 17 19 18 11 12 20 21 22 9 23 28 38 28 39 5 6 40 41 42 43 45 28 26 34 46 44 26 8 28 16 15 5 12 11 47 48 50 49 51 52 54 53 34 34 34 56 25 24 28 26 27 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 26 26 28 26 31 34 37 26 55 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 57 6 ...

Page 24: ...t 2 47A Valve Lifter 2 48A Lifter Stop Plate Subassembly 1 49A Valve Adjusting Bolt 2 50A Valve Rocker Arm 2 Part Description Qty 51A Valve Adjusting Nut 2 52A Valve Lock Nut 2 53A Valve Spring 2 54A Bolt 3 55A Recoil Starter Assembly 1 56A Shroud 1 57A Cylinder Body Shroud 1 58A Lower Shield 1 59A Oil Protector 1 60A Stop Engine Switch Subassembly 1 61A Bolt 4 62A Bolt 2 63A Bolt 1 64A Collar 1 6...

Page 25: ... 50 51 52 42 53 53 57 58 59 62 63 64 65 62 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 9 41 8 10 10 10 14 16 17 18 19 16 17 15 20 21 12 66 67 68 69 70 84 85 86 87 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 23 13 22 22 88 88 89 32 33 34 5 3 2 3 76 79 80 81 82 80 83 83 77 78 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 95 6 3 96 44 6 5 1 6 1 6 1 6 0 6 1 6 43 43 43 43 75 74 73 38 55 54 54 54 74 98 99 100 72 37 71 71 ...

Page 26: ...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 To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Pr...

Page 27: ...urchaser 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 em...

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