Homelite ELECTRIC GENERATOR - Manuals

Page 2 - Generator Warranty

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 proce...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

SAFETY POINTS .................................. 4PARTS & SUBASSEMBLIES ................ 5 CHECk UPS BEFORE OPERATION OIL LEvEL ....................................... 6 FUEL LEvEL .................................... 6AIR FILTER ...................................... 6 STARTING THE GENERATOR .....

Page 4 - SAFETY POINTS; WARNING

! WARNING SAFETY POINTS 4 CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDFumes 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 To avoid Electrical shock, do not operate in a wet en...

Page 5 - Parts and Subassemblies

Parts and Subassemblies Oil dip stick plug On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Voltage switch AC Outlet Terminals Air Filter box Starter pull cord Fuel Valve Choke Lever Carburetor Carburetor drain screw Front View Side View Rear View Gas cap Fuel level gauge Choke lever Oil drain plug screw GroundTermina...

Page 6 - Before Each Operation

3. Check Air Filter: Remove air filter foam elements by unlatching clips on top and bottom of air filter housing. Check the foam filter elements making sure they are clean and intact. If air filter elements need cleaning, follow the instructions on page 11. Before Each Operation Caution: Checking an...

Page 7 - Starting the Generator

Starting the Generator 1. Remove (unplug) all loads from the AC outlet Terminals. 2. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” Position. 4. Turn the Choke lever to the “CLOSED” position. 5. Turn the engine switch to “ON”. 6. Gently pull the starting pull ha...

Page 8 - Usage of Generator; USE OF AC

Usage of Generator To 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 ...

Page 9 - Wattage Reference Guide

Wattage Reference Guide HOME ESSENTIALS: Light Bulb - 60 Watt 60 0 Light Bulb - 70 Watt 75 0 Refriderator / Freezer 700 2200 Sump Pump - 1/3 HP 800 1300 Sump Pump - 1/2 HP 1050 2200 Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP 1000 2000 Electric Water Heater 4000 0 HEATING/COOLINGSpace heater 1800 0 Humidifier - 13 gal...

Page 10 - Stopping the Generator

Stopping the Generator 1.. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position 5. Turn the generator switch to “OFF”. 5. Remove Loads from outlet terminals. 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” Position. NOTE: When an emergency stop of the engine is needed, turn the generator switch to “OFF” position A...

Page 11 - Maintenance; OIL CHANGE; CHECK-UP OF SPARK PLUG

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 CHECK-UP OF SPARK PLUG...

Page 12 - CLEANING OF AIR FILTER

Air filter cover Air filter clips Air Filter 1. Undo air filter clips and remove foam elements. 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 . 5. Squeeze out excess oil from foam. 6. Reinstall foam element...

Page 15 - Technical Data

Type Item 3500W Voltage 120/240 Rated Amperage (Amps) 25/12.5 Rated Output (Watts) 3000 Max Output (Watts) 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) Tank capacity (L...