Harbor Freight Tools 56088 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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If the Engine will be run in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE
5W-30 weight oil. (See Figure D, prior page.)
To do so, 3. unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A). Pour engine oil into the oil
ll hole until the level of oil is even with the bottom edge of the oil ll hole (if you
cannot see the oil through the oil ll hole, then the oil is too low and more oil must
be added). (See Figure D.)
Make sure to screw the Oil Dipstick (65A) rmly back into its Dipstick Hole. 4.
(See Figure D.)
To Fill The Fuel Tank:
Prior to rst using the Generator, the Fuel Tank (31) 1. must be lled with high octane
unleaded gasoline. (See Figure D.)
To do so, remove the Fuel Tank Cap (34) and ll the Fuel Tank (31) with unleaded 2.
gasoline. Then, replace the Fuel Tank Cap. Thereafter, check the Fuel Gauge (35)
for the amount of unleaded gasoline. When necessary, rell the Fuel Tank.
(See Figure D.)
NOTE: Periodically, make sure to check the Fuel Filter (32) for excessive dirt and debris.
If necessary, remove the Fuel Filter and clean with compressed air.
(See Figure D.)
THIS UNIT CAN POWER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
NOTE: Wattages listed above are estimates. Check nameplate wattages on all loads
before connecting to Generator.
ITEM RUNNING
WATTS
START-UP
WATTS
1 HP Air Compressor 1600 4500
Belt Sander 1200 2400
Pressure Washer 1200 3600
Refrigerator/Freezer 700 2200
1/2 HP Sump Pump 1050 2150
1/2 HP Well Pump 1000 2100
Miter Saw 1650 3000
1-1/2 HP Capacitor Start &
Run Motor
1400 3100
Central AC-32, 000 BTU 5000 6500
10” Table Saw 1800 4500