Homelite HG3500 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

3500 Watt Portable Generator

987000-360

5-27-08 (REV:02)

(a) With generator running, power is now

provided to the receptacles.

(b) Plug in items to be powered, using only

grounded extension cords.

WARNING: DO NOT overload generator

or electrical cords.

(a) Turn fuel valve under tank to the

ON position (see Figure 4).

(b) Move choke control lever fully to

the right (see Figure 4).

(c) Select the ON postion on the

engine ON/OFF switch

(see Figure 4).

(d) Start generator by slowly pulling

on the starter rope handle

(see Figure 4) until resistance

is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to

overcome compression to start

engine.

(e) Slowly move choke control lever

fully to the left as engine warms.

ITEMS NEEDED:

Utility Knife

7/16", 9/16" and 1/2"

Socket Wrench

7/16", 9/16" and 1/2"

Box End Wrench

Oil Funnel

Unleaded Fuel

a

1

3

4

5

6

7

(a) Do not attempt to lift generator out of the carton.

Cut each corner of the carton to open and lay

carton flat (see Figure 1).

(b) Prior to assembly check to ensure you have all

the included ifems.

If items are missing or damaged call

1-800-242-4672.

UNPACK GENERATOR

ADD LUBRICANT AND FUEL

(a) Remove lubricant fill cap (see Figure 2).

(b) Use a funnel to pour the supplied lubricant

into the engine. Fill to the upper mark of the oil

dipstick. Use caution to avoid spilling.

(c) Replace lubricant fill cap.

(d) Move generator ouside to a flat, level surface.

(e)

Remove fuel cap (see Figure 3) and fill with

REGULAR UNLEADED

fuel. Do not overfill.

Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch below the

top of the fuel tank.

(f) Replace fuel cap.

Figure 1

(a) Move generator outside to a flat, level surface, away from doors, windows

and vents.

Figure 4

Figure 5

START GENERATOR

POWER CONTROL PANEL

(a) Before shutting engine off, unplug all electrical loads.

(b) Let engine run for 2 minutes.

(c) Turn engine ON/OFF to OFF (see Figure 4).

(d) Turn fuel valve to OFF (see Figure 4).

(e) If generator is to be stored for longer than 30 days, refer to the operator’s

manual for further instructions.

SHUT DOWN AND STORAGE PROCEDURES

Engine Choke

Fuel Valve ON/OFF

Manual Starter

Rope

Engine

ON/OFF

Figure 2

2

BASIC ASSEMBLY

(a) Move generator to a flat, level surface.

(b) Install wheels with enclosed hardware.

Figure 3

b

Typical Generator Shown

Exhaust Port

Pointed away from

dwelling openings

DANGER

DANGER

PELIGRO

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This

is a poison you cannot see or smell.

L’utilisation d’une génératrice à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES. Les génératrices

produisent du monoxyde de carbone, un gaz mortel incolore et inodore.

Usar un generador en el interior PUEDE MATARLO EN POCOS MINUTOS. Los gases de escape del

generador contienen monóxido de carbono. Es un veneno que no puede verse ni olerse.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and

windows are open.

NE JAMAIS utiliser à l’intérieur d’une maison ou d’un

garage, MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes.

NUNCA lo use dentro de su hogar o del garaje, INCLUSO

con las puertas y las ventanas abiertas.

Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,

and vents.

Utiliser uniquement À L’EXTÉRIEUR et loin des fenêtres,

des portes et des évents.

Sólo utilícelo AL AIRE LIBRE y lejos de ventanas, puertas

y respiraderos.

Avoid other generator hazards.

Éviter d’autres dangers associés aux génératrices.

Evite otros peligros provocados por el generador.

READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.

LIRE LE MANUEL AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL.

LEA EL MANUAL ANTES DE USARLO.

MOVE GENERATOR TO SAFE OPERATING

LOCATION

CALL

1-800-242-4672

www.homelite.com

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new product on-line.

For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call

the Homelite Help Line!

Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your

complete satisfaction.

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account by regular mail, please

print the following information on a 3"x5" card or standard postcard: your name, mailing

address, phone numbers, email address, Homelite product(s) purchased with item number

from package, and serial number for each product. Mail the card to: Homelite Consumer

Products, Attn. Homelite Registration, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625.

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ment on your registration card: “Send me information on your products and company

using the contact information I am providing with this product registration.”

For questions or clarification on these Quick Start Guide

instructions, contact us at 1-800-242-4672.

Product style and configuration may vary.

ITEMS INCLUDED:

Operator Manual

(not shown)

(a) Generator with Portability

Kit

(b) Engine Lubricant

Homelite HG3500 Quick Start Guide

Homelite HG3500 Manual

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