3500 WATT ELECTRIC GENERATOR OWNERS MANUAL IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THIS GENERATOR. This product is not to be returned to retailer. For service, parts and warranty information, call toll free 1-866-260-8280 REV.
Generator Warranty Congratulations on your purchase of a Homelite Generator It is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in the material of workmanship for a period of 1 year form the date of purchase. During the warranty period Homelite will at its option, repair, provide replacement parts or replace your Homelite generator at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear items or damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
Table of Contents safety points................................... 4 parts & subassemblies................. 5 Check ups before operation Oil Level........................................ 6 fuel level..................................... 6 air filter....................................... 6 Starting the generator............... 7 usage of the generator............... 8 wattage reference guide............ 9 Stopping the generator.............. 10 Maintenance Oil change....................................
SAFETY POINTS ! WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Fumes can be harmful or fatal. You CAN NOT see or smell this gas.
Parts and Subassemblies Fuel level gauge Voltage switch Gas cap Circuit Breaker On Off Switch AC Outlet Terminals GroundTerminal Oil drain plug screw Front View Oil dip stick plug Choke Lever Fuel Valve Air Filter box Engine Label Starter pull cord Side View Choke lever Carburetor Carburetor drain screw Rear View 5
Before Each Operation Caution: Checking and filling oil and gas must be carried out on level ground with the engine turned off 1. Check oil level: If oil is low on dip stick, add oil up to the edge of the fill hole. After checking oil, make sure oil dip stick cap has been re-installed and tightened. Recommended Oil: SAE10W-30 Gasoline sight gauge Dip Stick Gas Cap 2. Check Fuel level: Check Gasoline level by looking at sight gauge located on top of tank.
Starting the Generator 1. Remove (unplug) all loads from the AC outlet Terminals. AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet Terminals ON 2. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position OFF Fuel Valve 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” Position. Choke Lever 4. Turn the Choke lever to the “CLOSED” position. Choke CLOSED OPEN 5. Turn the engine switch to “ON”. On/Off Switch Start Pull Handle 6. Gently pull the starting pull handle until some resistance is felt and then pull it abruptly. 7.
Usage of Generator USE OF AC 1: Ground generator by attaching ground wire to ground terminal. The other end of the ground wire should be attached to a grounded object or attached to a grounded metal spike. 2: Start the engine using “Starting Generator” procedure on previous page . 3. Connect needed devices to the AC Outlet Terminals. Voltage switch Ground Terminal AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet Terminals 4. Turn voltage switch to 120V or 240V depending on needed voltage. 5.
TOOL OR APPLIANCE Wattage Reference Guide RUNNING ADDITIONAL TOOL OR APPLIANCE STARTING (RATED) WATTS WATTS RUNNING ADDITIONAL STARTING (RATED) WATTS WATTS HOME ESSENTIALS: Light Bulb - 60 Watt Light Bulb - 70 Watt Refriderator / Freezer Sump Pump - 1/3 HP Sump Pump - 1/2 HP Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP Electric Water Heater 60 75 700 800 1050 1000 4000 0 0 2200 1300 2200 2000 0 HEATING/COOLING Space heater Humidifier - 13 gallon Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP Furnace Fan - 1/3
Stopping the Generator AC Circuit Breaker 1.. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position AC Outlet Terminals ON OFF On/Off Switch 5. Turn the generator switch to “OFF”. 5. Remove Loads from outlet terminals. AC Outlet Terminals Fuel Valve 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” Position.
Maintenance OIL CHANGE 1. Loosen and remove the filler dip stick plug 2. Loosen and remove the drain screw located at the bottom of the engine. 3. Allow the oil to drain in a appropriate container. 4. Reattach the drain screw and tighten . Filler dip stick plug Oil Drain screw Spark plug cap Check-up of Spark Plug 1. Remove spark plug cap and remove spark plug using wrench provided 10 2. Clean spark plug or replace it if it is corroded or there is too much deposit on it. 3.
CLEANING OF AIR FILTER 1. Undo air filter clips and remove foam elements. Air filter clips Air Filter 2. Wash foam elements gently in water or a mild non flammable solvent 3. Squeeze water out of foam and let dry. 4. Apply a few drops of oil . Air filter cover Foam Air Filter Elements 5. Squeeze out excess oil from foam. 6. Reinstall foam elements in air filter. 1 Wash with water 2 3 Squeeze out excess water Add a few drops of engine oil 4 Squeeze out excess oil FUEL CUP CLEANING 1.
X Every 6 Months or 100 hours 2. When Generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should be still cycled according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein. Notes: 1. Maintenance should be conducted more frequently when Generator is used in dusty areas. “**” means: This item should only be carried out by an authorized service center. “*” means: This item of maintenance should be carried out at a service center.
troubleshooting Engine will not Start 1. Fuel Valve OFF 2. Choke OPEN 3. Out of fuel 4. Bad fuel; engine stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refuled with bad gasoline Move Fuel valve lever to ON. Move Chock Lever to CLOSED Refuel Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with fresh gasoline 5. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped 6. Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine) 7. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction, ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Technical Data Type 3500W Item Voltage Rated Amperage (Amps) Rated Output (Watts) Max Output (Watts) Rated Frequency (HZ) Power Factor Engine Model Bore X Stroke (mm) Compression ratio Starting system Ignition system Autonony (h) Tank capacity (L/ gal) Oil Capacity (L /Qt) Engine Type N.W/G.W (kg/lbs. Package Dimensions (mm/inches) Standard Features 120/240 25/12.5 3000 3500 60 1.0 168F-2 66 x 54mm 8.5:1 Recoil T.C.I 8h/15L (8h/3.96gal.) 0.6L (.634Qt) OHV25 Deg.
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