Homelite HG3500 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Manuel de l’opérateur
Manual del operador

ELECTRIC GENERATOR

Groupe electrogene
Generador electrico

HG3500 Series

Série HG3500
Serie HG3500

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this
generator.

DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s

manual.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel
d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ce groupe.

DANGER : Le non-respect des instructions fournies dans ce manuel d’utilisation entraînera des BLESSURES

GRAVES, voire MORTELLES.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de
usar este generador.

PELIGRO: El incumplimiento de las instrucciones en este manual del operador puede CAUSARLE LA MUERTE

O LESIONARLE GRAVEMENTE.

GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIERES / INDICE

ENGLISH

Safety and operation rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spark arresting muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Determining total wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Generator capacity
Power management
Extension cord cable size
Electric motor loads

Major generator features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

120 V, 20 ampere duplex receptacle
120/240 V, 20 ampere twistlock receptacle
Circuit breakers
Cord retainer

Portability kit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tools required
Wheel installation
Foot installation
Locking handle

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Grounding the generator
Lubrication
Fuel

Starting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pre-start preparation
Starting the engine
Applying load
Shutting the generator off
Break-in procedure

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Generator: brushes
Inspecting the brushes
Heat shield
Engine: carburetor icing
Quick starting tips for units
that have been sitting a while

Service and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Infrequent service
Long term storage

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Limited 3-year engine warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

FRANÇAIS

Règles d’opération et de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pare-étincelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vérifier la tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Détermination de la puissance totale nécessaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Caractéristiques électriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Capacité du générateur
Gestion de l’énergie
Taille du câble du cordon prolongateur
Charges du moteur électrique

Caractéristiques principales du groupe electrogene . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tableau de commande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Prise double de 120 v, 20 a
Prise à verrouillage de 120/240 v, 20 a
Disjoncteurs
Retenue de cordon

L’installation de kit de transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Outils nécessaires
Installation des roues
Installation du pied
Poignee verrouillant

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Avant de mettre en marche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Mise en place de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lubrification
Carburant

Demarrage de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Préparatifs au démarrage
Démarrage du moteur
Branchement des appareils
Arret de l’appareil
Rodage

Entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Inspection des balais
Écrans de chaleur
Givrage du carburateur
Trucs de démarrage rapide des appareils restés
longtemps hors fonction

Usage et entreposage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Usage peu fréquent
Entreposage a long terme

Garantie limitée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Service clientele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Garantie limitée de trois ans sur le moteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ESPAÑOL

Reglas de seguridad y de funcionamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Apagachispas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Como determinar el vataje total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Aspectos eléctricos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Capacidad del generador
Administración de la potencia
Calibre del cordón de extensión
Cargas de motores eléctricos

Caracteristicas principales del generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Panel de control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Receptáculo dúplex de 120 voltios, 20 amperios
Receptáculo de cierre giratorio de 120/240 voltios,
20 amperios
Interruptor
Retén para el cordón

Instalacion del juego de transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Instalacion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Antes de la operacion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Puesta a tierra del generador
Lubricacion
Combustible

Arranque del unidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Preparacion antes de arrancar
Arranque del motor
Como aplicar una carga
Apagado del generador
Procedimiento de arranque inicial

Mantenimiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Generador: escobillas
Para revisar las escobillas
Escudo de calor
Motor: congelamiento del carburador
Consejos para un encendido rápido en unidades que
han estado inhabilitadas durante un tiempo

Servicio y almacenamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

servicio poco frecuente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Almacenamiento a largo plazo

Garantia limitada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Servicio al cliente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Motor con garantía limitada de 3 años . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL

Parts drawing / schema des pièces / diagrama de piezas . . . . . . 36

Parts list / liste des pièces / lista de piezas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Notes / remarques / notas

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SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER:

DANGER indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING:

WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.

SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES

WARNING:

Failure to follow these instructions and warnings can result in
death, personal injury, or property damage.

 Read carefully and understand operator manual prior

to operation of this product. Read and understand
engine manual prior to operation. Follow all warnings
and instructions.

 Know your equipment. Consider the applications,

limitations, and the potential hazards specific to your
unit.

 Equipment must be placed on a firm, supporting sur-

face.

 Load must be kept within rating stated on genera-

tor nameplate. Overloading will damage the unit or
shorten its life.

 Engine must not be run at excessive speeds. Oper-

ating an engine at excessive speeds increases the
hazard of personal injury.

Do not tamper with parts which may increase or

decrease the governed speed.

 To prevent accidental starting, always remove the

spark plug or cable from the spark plug before main­taining the generator or engine.

 Units with broken or missing parts, or without pro-

tective housing or covers, should never be operated.
Contact your service center for replacement parts.

 Units should not be operated or stored in wet or

damp conditions or on highly conductive locations
such as metal decking and steel work.

 Keep the generator clean and free of oil, mud and

other foreign matter.

 Extension cords, power cords, and all electrical

equipment must be in good condition. Never oper­ate electrical equipment with damaged or defective
cords.

 Store the generator in a well-ventilated area with the

fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near the
generator.

 Your generator should never be operated under these

conditions:

a. Uncontrolled change in engine speed. (NOTE

The optional idle control feature will reduce the
engine speed in a “No Load” condition.)

CAUTION:

CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, or property
damage.

b. Electrical output loss.
c. Overheating in connected equipment.
d. Sparking.
e. Damaged receptacles.
f. Engine misfire.
g. Excessive vibration.
h. Flame or smoke.
i. Enclosed compartment.
j. Rain or inclement weather. Do not let the unit get wet when

operating.

 Check the fuel system periodically for leaks or signs of dete-

rioration such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing
clamps, or damaged tank or cap. All defects should be cor­rected before operation.

 The generator should be operated, serviced, and refueled

only under the following conditions:

a. Start and run the generator outdoors. Do not run the gen-

erator in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are
open; avoid areas where vapors may be trapped, such as
pits, garages, cellars, excavations and boat bilges.

DANGER:

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD: The engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless,
invisible gas which, if breathed, can cause death or

serious personal injury. If you start to feel sick, dizzy
or weak while using the generator, shut it off and get to fresh
air right away; you may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

b. Good ventilation for cooling. Air flow and temperatures are

important for air cooled units. Temperatures should not
exceed 104°F ambient (40°C).

c. Refuel the generator in a well lighted area. Avoid fuel spills

and never refuel while the generator is running. Allow
engine to cool for two minutes prior to refueling.

d. Do not refuel near open flames, pilot lights, or sparking

electrical equipment such as power tools, welders, and
grinders.

e. The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in good

condition at all times as they function as flame arresters if
backfiring occurs.

f. Do not smoke near the generator.

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 Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See

“Grounding the generator” section in this manual.)

 Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that

may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

 Unit must reach operating speed before electrical

loads are connected. Disconnect loads before turn­ing off engine.

 To prevent surging that may possibly damage equip-

ment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel when
electrical loads are applied.

 When powering solid state equipment, a Power Line

Conditioner should be used to avoid possible dam­age to equipment.

 Do not stick anything through ventilating slots, even

when the generator is not operating. This can dam­age the generator or cause personal injury.

 Before transporting the generator in a vehicle, drain

all fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.

 Use proper lifting techniques when transporting the

generator from site to site. Improper lifting tech­niques may result in personal injury.

 To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or other

engine or generator surfaces which became hot dur­ing operation.

 Do not alter or modify the heat shield.

SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER

YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A

SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER. If the product will be used

around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, for­ests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved
spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the
State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark
arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters
are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may
also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
An approved spark arrester is available from our product
dealers, or may be ordered from Homelite Consumer Prod­ucts, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625,
1-800-242-4672.

OPERATING VOLTAGE

CAUTION:

Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic
equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this
generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed
to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 hz
frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To
avoid damage, always have an additional load plugged into
the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television
set) is used. A power line conditioner is recommended for
some solid state applications.

A power line conditioner should be used when any of the

following solid state items:

Garage door openers
Kitchen appliances with digital displays
Televisions
Stereos
Personal computers
Quartz clocks
Copy machines
Telephone equipment

DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE

In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to
your generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the
connected load. To determine which tools and/or appliances
your generator will run follow these steps:

 Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items simul-

taneously.

 Check wattage requirements for the items you will be running

by referring to the load’s nameplate or by calculating it (mul­tiply amps x volts = watts).

 Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives volts

and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.

1 KW = 1,000 watts
 Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated

wattage for start up.

NOTE: Allow 2-1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for start

ing equipment powered by electric motors.

 The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the total

number of watts required for the equipment you want to run.

 Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first, then

add other items one at a time.

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ELECTRICAL

GENERATOR CAPACITY

Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous
(running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will
power at the same time. Follow these simple steps.

1. Selecttheitemsyouwillpoweratthesametime.
2. Total thecontinuous (running) wattsof theseitems. Thisis

the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the
items running. See the wattage reference chart at right.

3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.

Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start
electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular
saw or refrigerator. Because not all motors start at the same
time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding only the
item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to the total
rated watts from step 2.

Example:

Tool or Appliance

Window AC,
10,000 BTU

Continuous

(Running) Watts

1200 1800

Refrigerator 700 2200
1/3 HP Well Pump 1000 2000
27 in. Television 500 0
Light (75 Watts) 75 0

3475 Total

Running Watts

Total Continuous (Running) Watts 3475
Plus Highest Additional Surge Watts + 2200

Equals Total Generator Output Required 5675

POWER MANAGEMENT

To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices,
it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to
the generator. There should be nothing connected to the
generator outlets before starting its engine. The correct
and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially
add loads as follows:

1. With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine as
described later in this manual.

2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load
you have.

3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly
and attached device operates properly).

4. Plug in and turn on the next load.

5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.

Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take
special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity
as previously described.

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Surge

(Starting) Watts

2200 Highest

Surge Watts

CAUTION:

Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the
generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the
generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

Typical

Tool or Appliance

Essentials

LightBulb−75Watt

Refrigerator/Freezer 700 2200

SumpPump−1/2HP
WaterWellPump−1/3HP

Electric Water Heater 4000 0
Heating/Cooling

FurnaceFan−1/2HP
WindowAC−10,000BTU

Space Heater 1800 0
Kitchen

MicrowaveOven−1000Watt

Coffee Maker 1000 0

ElectricStove−SingleElement

Toaster Oven 1200 0
Family Room

VCR 100 0
CD/DVD Player 100 0
Stereo Receiver 450 0

ColorTelevision−27in.

Other

Security System 500 0
Curling Iron 1500 0

GarageDoorOpener−1/2HP
HairDryer−1/2HP

DIY/Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 0

AirlessSprayer−1/3HP

Reciprocating Saw 960 0

ElectricDrill−1/2HP
CircularSaw−7-1/4in.
MiterSaw−10in.
Planer/Jointer−6in.
TableSaw/RadialArmSaw−

10 in.

AirCompressor−1HP

*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual watt­age.

Continuous*

(Running)

Watts

75 75

1050 2200
1000 1500

800 2350
1200 1800

1000 0

2100 0

500 0

875 2350
1250 0

600 1200

600 900

1400 2300
1800 1800
1800 1800
2000 2000

1600 4500

Typical

Surge

(Starting)

Watts

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required
load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.

Current in

Amperes

2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft.
5 600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft.

7.5 900 1800 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft.

10 1200 2400 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft.
15 1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft.
20 2400 4800 175 ft. 125 ft. 75 ft.
25 3000 6000 150 ft. 100 ft.
30 3600 7200 125 ft. 65 ft.
40 4800 9600 90 ft.

Load in Watts

At 120V At 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire

Maximum Allowable Cord Length

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while
starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start “Code G” electric motors; however, if an elec­tric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage.
Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.

Motor Size (H.P.) Running Watts

1/8 275 600 850 1200
1/6 275 600 850 2050
1/4 400 850 1050 2400
1/3 450 975 1350 2700
1/2 600 1300 1800 3600
3/4 850 1900 2600 —

1 1100 2500 3300 —

Repulsion Induction Capacitor Split Phase

Watts Required to Start Motor

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MAJOR GENERATOR FEATURES

Subaru OHC engine
Cast-iron cylinder sleeve
Receptacles on control panel
Cord retainer
4 gallon fuel tank
Spark arrester
Brushless generator
Portability Kit

CONTROL PANEL

A. 120 V, 20 Ampere Duplex Receptacle

20 amps of current may be drawn from each half of the
receptacle. However, total power drawn must be kept within
nameplate ratings. These receptacles may be used along with
the twistlock receptacle provided the generator is not over­loaded.

B. 120/240 V, 20 Ampere Twistlock Receptacle

A maximum of 20 amps may be drawn from the 120/240
volt receptacle, provided it is the only receptacle used. However,
current must be limited to the nameplate rating. If the 120/240
volt receptacle is used along with the 120 volt receptacle, the
total load drawn must not exceed the nameplate ratings.

C. Circuit Breakers

The receptacles are protected by an AC circuit breaker. If
the generator is overloaded or an external short circuit occurs,
the circuit breaker will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all electri­cal loads and try to determine the cause of the problem before
attempting to use the generator again. If overloading causes the
circuit breaker to trip, reduce the load. NOTE: Continuous trip-

ping of the circuit breaker may cause damage to generator
or equipment. The circuit breaker may be reset by pushing the

button of the breaker.

D. Cord Retainer

The cord retainer is used to prevent plugs from being pulled
out of the 120-volt receptacles.

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PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" sockets and ratchets, block(s) of wood (minimum of 6" tall).
Refer to the parts list and drawing on pages 36-38.

WHEEL INSTALLATION

Block up end of generator opposite the fuel tank cap to install wheel kit.
Insert wheel spacer (item 43) into the center of the wheel (item 35).
Slide 3/8 x 4.25" bolt (item 41) and 3/8 washer (item 38) through the wheel (item 35), then through the wheel bracket on the

carrier, with the offset side of the wheel hub against the wheel bracket.

Thread 3/8 nyloc nut (item 42) onto the bolt and tighten to securely clamp the wheel assembly to the carrier.
Repeat above instructions for the remaining wheel.

FOOT INSTALLATION
Assemble the rubber feet (item 37) to the foot bracket (item 50) using a 1/4-20 x 1.5" bolt (item 48). Thread a 1/4 washer (item

49) and a 1/4 nyloc nut (item 13) to the bolt to secure the assembly. Caution: Do not over tighten so that the foot material
collapses.

Blocking up the alternator side of the generator, place the foot bracket under the carrier channel. Thread a 5/16-18 x 1" bolt (item

36) through the mounting holes and thread a 5/16 flange nut (item 15) to the bolt to secure the foot bracket to the carrier.

LOCKING HANDLE
Attach the lanyard (item 39) to the release pin

(item 44) and carrier as shown in the illustra-

tion.

To lock the handle (item 31) in the extended

position, align the holes in the handle bracket
with the holes in the carrier bracket and insert
the release pin (item 44).

Insert caps (item 45) into ends of handle (item

31).

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INSTALLATION

WARNING:

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage,
registered electrician or an authorized service representative
should perform installation and all service. Under no
circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire
into a utility circuit.

To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the

residence electrical system is required.

Before temporary connection of the generator to the resi-

dence electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.

If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source
in case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a reg­istered electrician and in compliance with all applicable local
electrical codes.

Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building’s
electrical circuits may be safely switched between utility power
and the generator’s output, thereby preventing backfeed into
the power utility’s electrical system.

WARNING:

To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required. Before temporary
connection of a generator to the residence electrical system
turn off the main switch. Before making permanent connections
a double throw transfer switch To avoid electrocution or
property damage, only a trained electrician should connect
generator to residence electrical system. California law requires
isolation of the residence electrical system before connecting
a generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary
connection not recommended due to backfeeding.

BEFORE OPERATION

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electric Code requires that this product be
properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help pre­vent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame
of the generator has been provided for this purpose. Connecting
a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG min.) copper wire between
the generator Ground Terminal and a copper rod driven into the
ground should provide a suitable ground connection. However,
consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are
being adhered to.

GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:

ground lug

WARNING:

Do not use a pipe as the ground source.

Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to

the installation of any item that concerns this product.

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LUBRICATION

DO NOT attempt to start this engine without filling the crank

case with the proper amount and type of lubricant. (See the
accompanying engine manual for this information.) Your genera­tor has been shipped from the factory without lubricant in the
crankcase. Operating the unit without lubricant can damage the
engine.

Fill the engine with lubricant according to the engine man­ual. For units with a dipstick, fill lubricant to the proper level.
Units without a dipstick should be filled to the top of the opening
of the lubricant fill.

FUEL

Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive gasoline.
Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high octane
rating is obtained (at least 85 pump octane). We recommend
always using a fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the
formulation of fuel gum deposits during storage. The fuel sta­bilizer can be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the
gasoline in a storage container. Do not use E85 fuel.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the tank. Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch
below the top of the fuel tank. This will allow expansion in
hot weather and prevent overflow.

STARTING THE UNIT

WARNING:

Gasoline is very dangerous. Serious injury or death can result
from fire caused by gasoline contacting hot surfaces.

 Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.
 Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.
 Do not mix lubricant with gasoline.
 Follow all instructions and warnings in the engine

manual.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing
parts and for any damage which may have occurred during
shipment.

WARNING:

This generator must not be operated without all factory installed
heat shields in place. Failure to comply may cause the fuel
tank to overheat and result in personal injury from fire.

STARTING THE ENGINE

 Check lubricant level and fuel.
 Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.
 Open fuel shut off valve.
 Adjust choke as necessary.
 Set the engine switch to the “ON” position.
 Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the engine

warms up, readjust the choke.

DANGER:

 Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and

cooling air flow.

 Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area, even

if door or windows are open.

 Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,

poison gas.

 Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting

or death.

CAUTION:

Allow generator to run at no load for five minutes upon each
initial start-up to permit engine and generator to stabilize.

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APPLYING LOAD

This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle its full
capacity. When starting the generator, disconnect all load. Apply
load only after generator is running. Voltage is regulated via the
engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct output. Read­justing will void warranty.

CAUTION:

When applying a load, do not exceed the maximum wattage
rating of the generator when using one or more receptacles.
Also, do not exceed the amperage rating of any one
receptacle.

SHUTTING THE GENERATOR OFF

 Remove entire electrical load.
 Let the engine run for a few minutes without load.
 Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
 Do not leave the generator until it has completely stopped.
 Close the fuel shut off valve if the engine is to be put in stor-

age or transported.

 If cover is used, do not install until unit has cooled.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

Controlled break-in helps insure proper engine and gen­erator operation. Follow engine procedure outlined in engine
manual.

CAUTION:

Do not apply heavy electrical load during break-in period (the
first two to three hours of operations).

MAINTENANCE

GENERATOR: BRUSHES (BRUSH TYPE UNITS ONLY)

The brushes in the generator should be inspected once
every year for chips and cracks. Brushes should be replaced
when they are worn to 1/4 inch (7 mm).

NOTE: Replace brushes in sets only, never separately.
INSPECTING THE BRUSHES:

 Remove cover plate (R).
 Remove 4 stator bolts (U)

and endbell.

 Remove screws holding

the protective plate on the
inside of the endbell.

 Disconnect the green (–) or

blue (+) brush wires from
the tab.

 Remove brush mounting screws (S).
 Slide brushes (T) from holders.
 Replace if worn to 1/4 inch (7mm).
 Do not over tighten screws.

NOTE: Replace only with brushes specified in parts list.
Other brushes may appear to be identical but may have com­pletely different mechanical and electrical characteristics.

HEAT SHIELD:

Inspect to ensure that all heat shields and heat deflectors
are intact and in place. Do not remove any parts or modify parts.
Removing or modifying parts could cause serious damage to
the unit.

ENGINE: Carburetor Icing

During the winter months, rare atmospheric conditions may
develop which will cause an icing condition in the carburetor. If
this develops, the engine may run rough, lose power, and may
stall.

QUICK STARTING TIPS FOR UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN
SITTING FOR AWHILE:

If your unit has been sitting around for a long time period
and is hard to start, try doing some of these easy steps before
calling Customer Service.

 Check the lubricant level.
 Replace the old fuel.
 Change the spark plug.
 Check the fuel lines. Make sure the fuel valve is open.
 Check all generator parts for integrity.
 Clean the carburetor. (See engine manual for service

centers)

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SERVICE AND STORAGE

LIMITED WARRANTY

INFREQUENT SERVICE

If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting may result.
to eliminate hard starting, run the generator at least 30 minutes
every month. Also, if the unit will not be used for some time, it is
a good idea to drain the fuel from the carburetor and gas tank.

LONG TERM STORAGE

When the generator set is not being operated or is being
stored more than one month, follow these instructions:

Replenish engine lubricant to upper level.
Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.

a) Turn the engine switch off ( O ).

 b) Closefuelvalve.
 c) Remove thefuel line fromthepetcock by squeezingthe

ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.

 d) Installoneendofadrainlineoverthepetcock,andplace

the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch the
fuel being drained from the tank.

 e) Openfuelvalve.
 f) When the fuelhas drainedfrom thetank, close thefuel

valve and reinstall fuel line on petcock.

Pour about one teaspoon of engine lubricant through the

spark plug hole, pull the recoil starter several times and
replace the plug. Then pull the starter until you feel the pis­ton is on its compression stroke and leave it in that position.
This closes both the intake and exhaust valves to prevent the
inside of the cylinder from rusting.

Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place that is well ven-

tilated away from open flame or sparks.

NOTE: We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer.
A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to
the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage
container.

WARRANTY COVERAGE

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (the Company) warrants to
the original retail purchaser that this Homelite Product is free from
defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace,
at the Company’s sole discretion, any defective Product free of
charge within these time periods from the date of purchase:

Two years, if the Product is used solely for personal, family, or

household use;
One year, if the Product is used for business or commercial use.
This warranty applies only to Products sold within the United States

of America, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, the Common­wealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Canal Zone, or
American Samoa.

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage result­ing from defects other than in material or workmanship, or dam­age caused by unreasonable use, including the failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance. Other items not covered

under this warranty include:

Transportation charges for sending the product to the Company

or its authorized service representative for warranty service, or

for shipping repaired or replacement products back to the cus-

tomer; these charges must be borne by the original retail pur-

chaser.
Engine. Your Product is equipped with an engine that is covered

exclusively by a separate warranty from the engine manufacturer.

Please refer to the engine manual included with the Product for

warranty information related to the engine.
 Damages caused by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, altera-

tion, modification, the effects of corrosion, erosion, normal wear

and tear or repairs by other than the Company or its authorized

service representative.
Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install, maintain and

operate the product in accordance with the instructions and

recommendations of the Company as set forth in the Product’s

operator’s manual or if the Product is used as rental equipment.
The Company will not pay for repairs or adjustments to the Prod-

uct, or for any costs or labor, performed without the Company’s

prior authorization.

SAVE YOUR SALES SLIP

Proof of purchase in the form of your dated sales receipt, cash regis­ter slip, etc. showing the serial number and the model of your Prod­uct will be required before the Company and/or its authorized service
representatives can perform warranty service on the Product.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES. ANY

ITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURA­TION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE
WARRANTY SERVICE DESCRIBED ABOVE IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT
BE LIABILE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN­TIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON THE DURA­TION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA­TION OF INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

For warranty service: Call toll free 1-800-242-7462, or write to
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road,
Anderson, SC 29625.

For warranty service outside the USA, please contact your local
Homelite dealer.

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-

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