Homelite ELECTRIC GENERATOR User Manual
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. A
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.
Engine Warranty – 1 year
Electrical component Warranty - 1 year
Warranty is void if:
Generator is dent or broken due to abuse or accidents
Proper maintenence is not performed on the engine as outlined in the owners
manual.
Generator shows signs of erosion, corrosion, or signs of normal wear and tear.
If the product is used as rental equipment.
Homelite or its aliates is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim person or otherwise
resulting from the operation of this product in any way.
Should you experience a problem or need to return your generator for repair, please call our
customer service department TOLL FREE at 1-866-260-8280 between the hours of 7am and
5pm Monday thru Friday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST. During DST hours change to MT.
You will be instructed how to proceed.
A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.
Table of Contents
SAFETY POINTS .................................. 4
PARTS & SUBASSEMBLIES ................
CHECk UPS BEFORE OPERATION
OIL LEvEL ....................................... 6
FUEL LEvEL ....................................
AIR FILTER ......................................
STARTING THE GENERATOR ..............
USAGE OF THE GENERATOR ..............
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE ...........
STOPPING THE GENERATOR .............
MAINTENANCE
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OIL CHANGE ...................................
SPARk PLUG CHECk ......................
CLEANING OF AIR FILTER ..............
FUEL CUP CLEANING .....................
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............
TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................
TECHNICAL DATA ............................
CIRCUIT DRAWING ...........................
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SAFETY POINTS
! WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Fumes can be harmful or fatal.
You 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
! WARNING
To avoid Electrical shock, do not operate in a wet environment
Keep amables at least 4 feet away
Do not smoke while adding fuel
Do not overll gas tank causing fuel to spill
Turn engine off before refueling
! WARNING
To avoid Electrical shock, make sure generator is grounded
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Parts and Subassemblies
Fuel level gauge
On Off Switch
Gas cap
Voltage switch
Circuit Breaker
AC Outlet Terminals
GroundTerminal
Oil drain plug screw
Choke Lever
Air Filter box
Engine Label
Starter pull cord
Oil dip stick plug
Front View
Fuel Valve
Side View
Choke lever
Rear View
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Carburetor
Carburetor drain
screw
Before Each Operation
Caution: Checking and lling 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 ll 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. If gasoline
is low, remove gas cap and add gasoline
up to the bottom of the ller neck.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL GAS TANK ALLOWING
GASOLINE TO SPILL
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 11.
Air lter cover
Air lter clips
Air Filter
Foam Air Filter Elements
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