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ON
OFF
ARRÊT
MARCHE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manuel de l’opérateur
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del operador
3000 WATT GENERATOR
Générateur de 3000 watts
Generador 3000 watts
HGCA3000 Series
Série HGCA3000
Serie HGCA3000
Your generator has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and op-
erator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow
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See this fold-out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation. Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador. ii
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ON OFF ARRÊT MARCHE A - Recoil starter grip (poignée du démarreur à rappel, mango Fig. 1 E del arrancador retráctil) F D B - Air filter (filtre à air, filtro de aire) C - Choke lever (levier d’étrangleur, palanca del anegador) D - Fuel gauge (indicateur de niveau de carburant, indicador de nivel de combustible) E - Fuel cap (bouchon de carburant, tapa del tanque) F - Fuel tank (réservoir de carburant, tanque de combustible) C G - 120 volt AC 20 amp receptacles (prises 120 V C.A. 20 A, 12
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ON OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRÊT DISJONCTEUR MARCHE 120V AC/CA NEUTRAL FLOATING MAXIMUM WATTS NEUTRE FLOTTANT WATTS MAXIMUM 2300 RUNNING WATTS WATTS EN CONTINU 2875 ENGINE RUN MARCHE DU MOTEUR ENGINE STOP RÊT DU MOTEUR AR ON MARCHE MAXIMUM WATTS WATTS MAXIMUM 120V AC/CA NEUTRAL FLOATING MAXIMUM WATTS NEUTRE FLOTTANT WATTS MAXIMUM 2875 2300 U A S 2300 RUNNING WATTS WATTS EN CONTINU 2875 R NNING W TT Fig. 8 Fig. 5 Fig. 3 E b C A A D C D b A - Oil cap/dipstick (bouchon/jauge d’huile, tapa de rellen
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ON OFF ARRÊT MARCHE A Fig. 11 Fig. 14 Fig. 17 b A A F b C D E A - Digital display (afficheur numérique, pantalla digital) B - AC voltage indicator (indicateur de tension c.a., indicador de voltaje de corr. alt.) C - Frequency indicator (indicateur de fréquence, indicador de frecuencia) D - Hour indicator (indicateur d’heures de fonctionnement, indicador de tiempo) A - Spark plug (bougie, bujía) E - Low lubricant alert (alerte de bas niveau de B - Spark plug cap (capuchon de bougie, tapa de
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ........................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet away. DANGER: Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors WILL KILL barefoot. YOU IN MINUTES. Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon- influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If Keep all parts of your body awa
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel Operator’s Manual. leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts. SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified WARNING: electrician. When this generator is used to supply a building Do not allow the generator’s gas tank to overflow when wiring system: gener
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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 Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power hrs Hours Time gal Gallon Volume qt Quart Volume Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locati
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SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SyMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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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. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the Operator’s Manual instructions. Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the product is operat- ing. Generator is a potential source of electric sho
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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 damage the appliance and overheat the cord. Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length Current in Amperes At 120V At 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire 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
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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITy CAUTION: Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run- Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the at the same time. Follow these simple steps. generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. T otal the continuous (running) watts of these items. This
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR ENGINE Rated Voltage ..............................................................120V Engine Type ......................................................6.5 HP OHV Rated Amps ......................................................... 20 A/25 A Cooling System ...................................................Forced Air Rated Output ..........................................................3,000 W Maximum Output............................................
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ASSEMBLy WARNING: WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed is complete. Failure to comply could result in possible this warning could result in serious personal injury. serious personal injury. LOOSE PARTS LIST See Figure 2. WARNING: The following items are included with the generator: Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories not recomme
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ASSEMBLy Insert a wheel spacer into the center of the wheel. SECURING THE HANDLE See Figures 6 - 7. Slide bolt through the wheel spacer, then through the wheel bracket on the frame, with the offset side of the Locate the following items: wheel hub against the wheel bracket. Handle lock pin Install nut on bolt and tighten securely. Lanyard Install wheel cover. Attach the lanyard to the handle lock pin and the handle Repeat the process on the other side to install second as sho
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OPERATION Add stabilizer to fuel tank, then fill with gasoline following APPLICATIONS previous instructions. This generator is designed to supply electrical power for NOTE: Fuel stabilizer and gasoline can be mixed prior operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, to filling the tank by using a gas can or other approved and motor loads. fuel container and shaking gently to combine. BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT Replace and secure the fuel tank cap. Only use OUTSIDE and f
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OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL DISPLAy See Figure 14. See Figures 11 - 13. The digital display shows AC voltage output, frequency, and NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not the total number of hours the generator has been used. To start or may shut down during operation. cycle through these displays, depress the select button. The Unplug all loads from the generator. indicators below the digital display will light in sequence to Turn the
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING: See Figure 16. When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement Remove the oil cap/dipstick. parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to cause product damage. collect used lubricant as it drains. Unscrew the oil drainage bolt and remove. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be Allow lubricant to drain completely. repaired or replaced by the customer.
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MAINTENANCE DRAINING THE CARBURETOR SPARK ARRESTOR Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ). The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw. dealer for the location of the sp
