Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 65761 Harbor Freight Tools
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LOG SPLITTER 65761 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SER VICING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS ............. 7 UNP ACKING .................................. 7 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ....
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 FL YWHEEL/COIL ASSEMBL Y P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM ......... 30 CONTROL SYSTEM P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM ...................... 31 AIR CLEANER P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM ............
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 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.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment. Do not operate in explosive atmo- 13. spheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 SER VICE PRECAUTIONS Before service, maintenance, or 1. cleaning: T urn the engine switch to its a. “OFF” position. Allow the engine to completely b. cool. Then, remove the spark plug c.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS Fuel T ype 89+ octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 1.2 Gallons Engine Oil T ype 10W30 (above 32° F) 5W30 (at 32° F or below) Capacity 1.1 Quarts Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 2.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 Packing the bearings. Using a suitable solvent, clean the 3. bearings and the rest of the parts in the Hub assembly . The parts must be cleaned even if they are new or ap- pear clean.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 Hex Head Nut (17) is attached to Hex Head Bolt (16) Rail Assembly (2) Hydraulic Oil T ank (10B) Oil Plug (37) with air inlet hole.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 1 1 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 air inlet hole by tightening the Plug, as shown below . Plug (37) O Ring (21) Air Inlet Hole Start Procedure Before starting the engine: Follow the Set Up Instruc- a. tions to prepare the equip- ment.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 A close-up of this Push Pin (26) is shown in FIGURE 3 on page 5. T ilt the unit to the vertical position as shown in FIGURE 4, and replace both the Push Pin (26) and the Hair Pin Clip (29) into the vertical posi tion hole (See FIGURE 1).
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 Use the Safety Chain with Hook (4) • when towing. Do not tow the Log Splitter at • speeds above 40 MPH. T ravel with the Front Leg Assembly • and Rail Assembly in the horizontal position.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Engine T ype 9 HP , Air Cooled, Single Cylinder , 4 Stroke Overhead V alve Engine Family 8CGPS.2702GC. Displacement 270cc Rotation viewed from PTO (power takeoff - the output shaft) Counterclockwise Fuel T ype 89+ octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 1.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 Air Filter Element Maintenance Wipe off the air cleaner cover . 1. The air cleaner cover is held in place 2. by a wing nut or clamps. Remove it. Remove the air lter element. 3. Cleaning: 4.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 Remove gas ll screen lter . Clean 4. by blow drying air from outer sides to inside. Allow to dry completely and then re-install. W ait for at least one hour before use 5. to allow all residual fuel vapors to dissipate.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 the compression stroke (when you start to feel resistance). Disconnect battery cables (if f. equipped). Wipe engine with clean cloth. g. Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 3.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine will not start FUEL RELA TED: No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 1. Choke not in start position, 2. especially with cold engine.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine misres Spark plug wire loose. 1. Incorrect spark plug gap or 2. damaged spark plug. Defective spark plug wire.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y .
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23 CYLINDER HEAD P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1B Cylinder Head Assembly 1 2B Intake V alve Guide 1 3B Exhaust V .
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24 CRANK CASE P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1C Crank Case Assembly 1 2C Oil Level Switch 1 3C Governor Gear Assem.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25 CRANK CASE COVER P ARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1D Bolt 6 2D Oil Stick 1 3D Packing 2 4D Cover 1 5D Oil Seal 1 6D.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 26 CRANKSHAFT/PIST ON P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1E Ring Set 1 2E Piston 1 3E Pin 1 4E Rod Assembly 1 5E Crank.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 27 GAS DISTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1F Nut 2 2F Rocker Arm Guide 2 3F V alve Rock.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 28 ST ARTER SUBASSEMBL Y P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1G Starter Assembly 1 2G Set Screw 1 3G Ratchet Guide 1 4G.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 29 DIVERSION ASSEMBL Y P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1H Bolt 6x20 1 2H Side Plate 1 3H Bolt 6x8 2 4H Shroud 1 5H Side Plate 1 6H Grommet 1 Note: When ordering replacement parts from this diagram, use the sufx “H”.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 30 Note: When ordering replacement parts from this diagram, use the sufx “J”.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 31 FL YWHEEL/COIL ASSEMBL Y P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1K Ignition Assembly 1 2K Ignition Coil 2 3K Noise Supp.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 32 CONTROL SYSTEM P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1M Bolt 2 2M Governor Spring 1 3M Bolt 1 4M Governor Arm 1 5M Nut.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 33 AIR CLEANER P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1N Air Cleaner Assembly 1 2N Elbow 1 3N Short Collar 2 4N Long Colla.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 34 MUFFLER P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1P Mufer 1 2P Nut 8mm 1 3P Mufer Cover 1 4P Screw 5x8 4 5P Mufer Assembly 1 6P Mufer Case 1 Note: When ordering replacement parts from this diagram, use the sufx “P”.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 35 MUFFLER P ARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Part # Description Qty 1P Mufer 1 2P Nut 8mm 1 3P Mufer Cover 1 4P Screw 5x8 4 5P Mufer Assembly 1 6P Mufer Case 1 Note: When ordering replacement parts from this diagram, use the sufx “P”.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 36 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes ev- ery effort to assure that its products meet high quality a.
SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 37 Owner ’ s Warranty Responsibilities As the engine owner , you are respo nsible for the perfor mance • of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual.
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