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Homelite ELECTRIC GENERATOR manual

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  • Page 1

    IMPORT ANT : READ AND UNDERST AND ALL OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS THOROUGHL Y BEFORE ST ARTING THIS GENERA T OR. 3500 WA TT ELECTRIC GENERA T OR O WNERS MANU AL REV . A This product is not to be returned to retailer . For service, parts and warranty information, call toll free 1-866-260-8280[...]

  • Page 2

    Should you experience a problem or need t o return your generator f or repair , please call our customer service depar tment TOLL FREE at 1-866-260-8280 between the hours of 7am and 5pm Monday thru F riday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST . During DST hours change to MT . Y ou will be instruc ted how t o proceed. A C OPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQU[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY POINTS .................................. 4 P ARTS & SUB ASSEMBLIES ................ 5 CHECk UPS BEFORE OPERA TION OIL LEvEL ....................................... 6 FUEL LEvEL .................................... 6 AIR FIL TER ...................................... 6 ST ARTING THE GENERA T OR .............. 7 USA GE OF THE GENERA T OR [...]

  • Page 4

    ! W ARNING SAFETY POINTS 4 CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Fumes can be harmful or fatal. Y ou CAN NOT see or smell this gas. Do not operate generators indoors Do not operate generators in garage or carport Do not operate generators near open doors or windows T o avoid Electrical shock, do not operate in a wet environment Keep amables at least 4 feet awa[...]

  • Page 5

    Parts and Subassemblies Oil dip stick plug On Off Switch Circuit Breaker V oltage switch AC Outlet T erminals Air Filter box Starter pull cord Fuel V alve Choke Lever Carburetor Carburetor drain screw Front V iew Side V iew Rear V iew Gas cap Fuel level gauge Choke lever Oil drain plug screw GroundT erminal Engine Label 5[...]

  • Page 6

    3. Check Air Filter: Remove air lter foam elements by unlatching clips on top and bottom of air lter housing. Check the foam lter elements making sure they are clean and intact. If air lter elements need cleaning, follow the instructions on page 1 1. Before Each Operation Caution: Checking and lling oil and gas must be carried out on[...]

  • Page 7

    Starting the Generator 1. Remove (unplug) all loads from the AC outlet T erminals. 2. T urn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position 3. T urn the fuel valve to the “ON” Position. 4. T urn the Choke lever to the “CLOSED” position. 5. T urn the engine switch to “ON”. 6. Gently pull the starting pull handle until some resistance is[...]

  • Page 8

    Usage of Generator T o keep generator in optimal condition mechanically and electrically , the following points shall be observed 1. The total power of electric load shall not exceed the rated power of the generator 2. If generator is to be wired for house power supply , wiring shall be carried out by an electrician. Check to make sure all wiring i[...]

  • Page 9

    W attage Reference Guide HOME ESSENTIALS: Light Bulb - 60 W att 60 0 Light Bulb - 70 W att 75 0 Refriderator / Fr eezer 700 2200 Sump Pump - 1/3 HP 800 1300 Sump Pump - 1/2 HP 1050 2200 W ater W ell Pump - 1/3 HP 1000 2000 Electric W ater Heater 4000 0 HEA TING/COOLING Space heater 1800 0 Humidier - 13 gallon 175 0 Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP 800 2350 [...]

  • Page 10

    Stopping the Generator 1.. T urn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position 5. T urn the generator switch to “OFF”. 5. Remove Loads from outlet terminals. 3. T urn the fuel valve to the “OFF” Position. NOTE: When an emer gency stop of the engine is needed, turn the generator switch to “OFF” position AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet T [...]

  • Page 11

    Maintenance OIL CHANGE 1. Loosen and remove the ller 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 CHECK-UP OF SP ARK PLUG 1. Remove spark plug cap and remove spark plug[...]

  • Page 12

    Air lter cover Air lter clips Air Filter 1. Undo air lter clips and remo ve foam elements . 2. Wash f oam elements gently in water or a mild non ammable solvent 3. Squeeze water out of f oam and let dr y . 4. Apply a few dr ops of oil . 5. Squeeze out exc ess oil from foam. 6. Reinstall foam elements in air lter . Squeeze out exc ess[...]

  • Page 13

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Each Use 1st Month or 20 hours Every 3 Months or 50 hours Every 6 Months or 100 hours Every Y ear or 300 hours Engine Oil- Check X * Engine Oil - Change X X Air F ilter-Check X * Air F ilter-Clean X * Air F ilter- Change X * Carburetor Sediment cup - Clean X Spark Plug- Check - Adjust X Spark plug - Replace X Idle Speed - Check[...]

  • Page 14

    TROUBLESHOOTING 1. F uel Valv e OFF Move F uel valve lever to ON. 2. Choke OPEN Move Chock Lev er to CL OSED 3. Out of fuel Refuel 4. Bad fuel; engine stor ed without treating or draining gasoline, or r efuled with bad gasoline Drain fuel and carburetor . Refuel with fresh gasoline 5. Spark plug faulty , fouled, or improperly gapped Remove and insp[...]

  • Page 15

    T ype Item 3500W V oltage 120/240 Rated Amperage (Amps) 25/12.5 Rated Output (W atts) 3000 Max Output (W atts) 3500 Rated Frequency (HZ) 60 Power Factor 1.0 Engine Model 168F-2 Bore X Stroke (mm) 66 x 54mm Compression ratio 8.5:1 Starting system Recoil Ignition system T .C.I Autonony (h) T ank capacity (L/ gal) 8h/15L (8h/3.96gal.) Oil Capacity (L [...]

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    2801 So. Fair Lane, Suite. 103 T empe, AZ. 85282 T el: 1-866-260-8280[...]