Predator 224 Parts & Repair Guides
Harbor Freight's Max Performance 224cc — bigger bore, more torque, and a step up from the 212 for those who want more pull right out of the box.
Common problems
- Won't start: Clean carb, drain old fuel, replace with fresh 87+
- No spark: Gap coil to 0.010" or replace coil
- Surging RPM: Re-adjust mixture screw, clean carb
- Overheating: Check oil, clean cooling fins
- Runs then dies: Replace fuel line and petcock valve
- Hard to pull start: Check oil level, inspect compression release valve
Engine specifications
- Displacement: 224cc
- Stock HP: ~7.5 HP
- Bore: 2.76 in
- Stroke: 2.28 in
- Governor: Mechanical
- Fuel: Unleaded 87+
- Spark plug: NGK BPR6ES
- Oil capacity: 0.63 qt
- Starting: Recoil
Common parts
- NGK BPR6ES Spark Plug
- Carb Rebuild Kit
- Performance Air Filter
- Fuel Line + Petcock Kit
- Ignition Coil