Homelite ELECTRIC GENERATOR User manual

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNING LABELS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THIS GENERATOR.
3500 WATT ELECTRIC GENERATOR
OWNERS MANUAL
REV. A
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A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.
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 aliates is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim person or otherwise
resulting from the operation of this product in any way.
Generator Warranty

SAFETY POINTS.................................. 4
PARTS & SUBASSEMBLIES ................ 5
CHECk UPS BEFORE OPERATION
OIL LEvEL ....................................... 6
FUEL LEvEL .................................... 6
AIR FILTER ...................................... 6
STARTING THE GENERATOR.............. 7
USAGE OF THE GENERATOR.............. 8
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE ........... 9
STOPPING THE GENERATOR............. 10
MAINTENANCE
OIL CHANGE ................................... 11
SPARk PLUG CHECk ...................... 11
CLEANING OF AIR FILTER.............. 12
FUEL CUP CLEANING ..................... 12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............. 13
TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................... 14
TECHNICAL DATA ............................ 15
CIRCUIT DRAWING ........................... 16
Table of Contents

! WARNING
SAFETY POINTS
4
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
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 overll gas tank causing fuel to spill
Turn engine off before refueling
! WARNING
To avoid Electrical shock, make sure generator is grounded
! WARNING

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
GroundTerminal
Engine Label
5

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.
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
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
Dip Stick
Gasoline sight gauge Gas Cap
Air lter cover
Air lter clips
Air Filter Foam Air Filter Elements
6

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 handle until some resistance
is felt and then pull it abruptly.
7. Once engine has warmed up, turn the choke lever to the
“OPEN” position.
Fuel Valve
AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet Terminals
On/Off Switch
Start Pull Handle
Choke Lever
CLOSED
OFF
Choke
ON
OPEN
7

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 an electrician.
Check to make sure all wiring is correct. Wrong wiring will cause damage to the generator and
even a re.
3. Ground generator before use.
USE OFAC
1: Ground generator by attaching ground wire to ground terminal. The other end of the ground
wire should be attached to a grounded object or attached to a grounded metal spike.
2: Start the engine using “Starting Generator” procedure on previous page .
3. Connect needed devices to the AC Outlet Terminals.
4. Turn voltage switch to 120V or 240V depending on needed voltage.
5. Turn AC Circuit breaker to “ON” position.
Note: Overcurrent will automatically turn off the AC breaker. When breaker is tripped to
“OFF” position, reduce load and re-start a few minutes latter.
Voltage switch
AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet Terminals
8
Ground Terminal

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/COOLING
Space heater 1800 0
Humidier - 13 gallon 175 0
Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP 800 2350
Furnace Fan - 1/3 HP 700 1400
Window AC 10,000 BTU 1200 1800
Window AC 12,000 BTU 3250 3950
Central AC 10.000 BTU 1500 3000
Central AC 24,000 BTU 3800 4950
Central AC 40,000 BTU 6000 6700
Heat Pump 4700 4500
LAUNDRY ROOM
Iron 1200 0
Washing Machine 1150 2250
WORK
DIY/JOBSITE:
Quartz Hal. Work Light 300W 300 0
Quartz Hal. Work Light 500W 500 0
Quartz Hal. Work Light 1000W 1000 0
Airless Sprayer 1/3 HP 600 1200
Reciprocating Saw 960 0
Electric Drill 3/8”, 4.0 amp 440 600
Electric Drill 1/2” 5.4 amp 600 900
Hammer Drill 1000 3000
Circular Saw 7 1/4” 1400 2300
Miter Saw 10” 1800 1800
PLAY
TAILGATING/CAMPING
Electric Grill 1650 0
AM/FM Radio 100 0
CD/DVD Player 100 0
Box Fan 20” 200 0
Clothes Dryer - Electric 5400 1350
Clothes Dryer - Gas 700 1800
KITCHEN
Microwave Oven 625W 625 0
Microwave Oven 1000W 1000 0
Coffee Maker 1000 0
Electric Stove 8” Element 2100 0
Dishwasher Hot/Dry 1500 1500
Food Processer 400 0
Toaster Oven 1200 0
Toaster 850 0
Electric Can Opener 168 0
FAMILY ROOM
VCR 100 0
Stereo Receiver 450 0
Color TV 27” 500 0
X-box, Game Qube., Play Station 40 0
OTHER
Security System 500 0
1/2HP Garage Door Opener 875 2350
Curling Iron 1500 0
Hair Dryer 1250W 1250 0
Planer/Jointer 6” 1800 1800
Table Saw/Radial Arm 10” 2000 2000
Belt Sander 1200 2400
Air Compressor 1/4 HP 975 1600
Air Compressor 1 HP 1600 4500
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Personal Comp. 17” Monitor 800 0
Fax Machine 65 0
Laser Printer 950 0
Ink Jet Printer 80 0
Copy Machine 1800 0
Color TV 13” 150 0
Outdoor light String 250 0
Cell Phone Battery Charger 25 0
Inator Pump 50 150
NOTE: Wattages listed are only approximates. Check your electrical device for actual wattage.
TOOL OR APPLIANCE RUNNING
(RATED)
WATTS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WATTS
TOOL OR APPLIANCE RUNNING
(RATED)
WATTS
ADDITIONAL
STARTING
WATTS
9

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
AC Circuit Breaker AC Outlet Terminals
On/Off Switch
OFF
ON
Fuel Valve
AC Outlet Terminals
10

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 SPARK PLUG
1. Remove spark plug cap and remove spark plug using
wrench provided
2. Clean spark plug or replace it if it is corroded or there is
too much deposit on it.
3. Regulate the gap of the spark plug to .7mm - .8mm
(.028”-.031”).
3. The spark plug of the designated type should be used.
The applicable type of spark plug: Meiya - F7RTC
Champion- RN9YC, NGK - BPR5ES
.7mm - .8mm
(.028” - .031”)
Spark plug cap
11
10

Air lter cover
Air lter clips Air Filter
1. Undo air lter clips and remove foam elements.
2. Wash foam elements gently in water or a mild non
ammable 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 elements in air lter.
Squeeze out excess
water
Wash with water Add a few drops of
engine oil
Squeeze out excess oil
Foam Air Filter
Elements
1234
1. Turn Fuel valve to “OFF” position.
2. Unscrew fuel cup bolt located on bottom of Carburetor.
3. Remove fuel cup and clean with a clean rag and solvent.
4. Reinstall fuel cup and tighten bolt.
Fuel cup
Fuel cup bolt
Fuel cup
CLEANING OFAIR FILTER
FUEL CUP CLEANING
12

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Each Use 1st Month or
20 hours
Every 3
Months or
50 hours
Every 6
Months or
100 hours
Every Year or
300 hours
Engine Oil- Check X
* Engine Oil - Change X X
Air Filter-Check X
* Air Filter-Clean X
* Air Filter- Change X
* Carburetor Sediment cup - Clean X
Spark Plug- Check - Adjust X
Spark plug - Replace X
Idle Speed - Check, Adjust X
** Valve Clearance - Check, Adjust X
Fuel Tank and Filter- Clean X
Fuel Tube - Chcek X
Items of Maintenance
“*” means: This item of maintenance should be carried out at a service center. It may be also done by the user with reference to this manual provided special tools and authorized spare parts are used. The user must also be capable of completing the procedure. “**” means: This item should only be carried out by an authorized service center. Notes:
1. Maintenance should be conducted more frequently when Generator is used in dusty areas. 2. When Generator has exceeded the maximum gures specied in the table, maintenance should be still cycled according to the
intervals of time or hours stated herein.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Fuel Valve OFF Move Fuel valve lever to ON.
2. Choke OPEN Move Chock Lever to CLOSED
3. Out of fuel Refuel
4. Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refuled with bad
gasoline
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline
5. Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or improperly gapped
Remove and inspect spark plug. Clean,
gap, or replace
6. Spark plug wet with fuel
(ooded engine)
Remove and inspect spark plug. Dry and
reinstall spark plug.
7. Fuel lter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the engine to a qualied mechanic.
Replace or repair faulty components as
necessary
1. Filter element(s) clogged Check air lter
Cean or replace.
2. Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
3. Fuel lter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction , valves
stuck, etc.
Take engine to a qualied mechanic.
Replace or repair faulty components as
necessary.
Engine Lacks Power
Engine will not Start
1. Circuit breaker is turned
to “OFF” Position
Turn circuit breaker to “ON” position
There is no voltage
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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/
gal) 8h/15L (8h/3.96gal.)
Oil Capacity (L /Qt) 0.6L (.634Qt)
Engine Type OHV25 Deg. Tilt single cylinder, forced air cooling, 4
stroke
N.W/G.W (kg/lbs. 47kg/49kg (104lbs./108lbs.)
Package Dimensions (mm/inches) 615 x 455 x 505mm (24.21 x 17.91 x 19.88 inches)
Standard Features Brushless generator, engine oil warning system
Technical Data
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