Homelite HG5700 - Manuals

Page — English SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz F...

Page — English DANGER: To avoid death or serious personal injury, do not attempt to operate this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Homelite ...

Page — English SyMBOLS SAFETy LABELS The information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the labels before starting the generator. If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact an authorized service center for replacement....

Page — English 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 ...

Page — English ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITy Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run-ning) 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) wat...

Page 10 — English ON OFF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type .................................................. 4 Stroke, OHV Cooling System ...................................................Forced Air Starting System ......................................................... Recoil Ignition S...

Page 1 — English LOOSE PARTS LIST 1 Bolt (3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in.) .......................................2 2 Washer (3/8 in.) ....................................................6 3 Spacer (.38 ID) .....................................................2 4 Wheel ..............................................

Page 1 — English ASSEMBLy UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of two people to l...

Page 1 — English ASSEMBLy Fig. 3 wheel spacer wheel Bolt INSTALLING THE WHEELS See Figure . Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to the desired location and should be installed on the side opposite the handle.  Locate the following items: 2 bolts (3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in.) 6 washers (3/8...

Page 1 — English OPERATION DANGER: Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec-trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requi...

Page 1 — English ON OFF recoil starter grip Fig. 9 fUel valve Fig. 8 fUel tank fUel cap OPERATION CHECKING/ADDING FUEL See Figure .  Remove the fuel cap.  Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.  Replace and secure the fuel cap. NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump o...

Page 1 — English Move choke lever left to rUn Move choke lever right to start NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place.  Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the choke lever left to the RUN position. STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figures...

Page 1 — English 120/240V AC/CA 120V AC/CA Cord Retainer Cord Retainer 120V AC/CA CIRCUIT BREAKER DISYUNTOR  Replace the element in the air filter unit.  Replace the air filter cover and tighten screws to se-cure. NOTE: Do not run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result...

Page 1 — English MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas-powered produ...

Page 0 — English STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING Less than 2 months  Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances. 2 months ...

Page 1 — English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. Engine switch is OFF.No fuel.Lubricant level is low. Fuel valve is OFF.Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.Choke lever is in RUN position.Engine stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refuel...

Page — English WARRANTy LIMITED WARRANTy 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 defe...

Page — English yamaha Motor Corporation USA Spark Ignited Small Off-Road Equipment (SORE) Limited and EPA Emissions Warranty Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, hereby warrants that new Yamaha Spark Ignited Small Off Road Engines, hereafter called SORE engines, purchased from an authorized Yamaha SORE en...

5700 WATT GENERATOR Générateur de 5,700 watts Generador 5700 watts HG5700 Series Série HG5700 Serie HG5700 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 1-800-242-4672 • www.homelite.com 987000-4819-5-08 (REV:00) WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains c...