Homelite HG5700 User Manual

ONOFFSAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour generator has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operatio

Page 10 — EnglishONOFFPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSENGINEEngine Type ... 4 Stroke, OHVCooling System ...

Page 11 — EnglishKNOW YOUR GENERATORSee Figure 1.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this

Page 12 — English LOOSE PARTS LIST 1 Bolt (3/8-16 x 4-1/4 in.) ...2 2 Washer (3/8 in.) ...

Page 13 — EnglishASSEMBLYUNPACKINGThis product requires assembly. Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the machine and any accessories f

Page 14 — EnglishASSEMBLYFig. 3wheelspacerwheelBoltINSTALLING THE WHEELSSee Figure 3.Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to the des

Page 15 — EnglishOPERATIONDANGER: Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec-trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wh

Page 16 — EnglishONOFFrecoil starter gripFig. 9fUelvalveFig. 8fUel tankfUel capOPERATIONCHECKING/ADDING FUEL See Figure 7.Remove the fuel cap.Fill

Page 17 — EnglishMove chokelever left to rUnMove chokelever rightto start NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting; return it gently

Page 18 — English120/240V AC/CA 120V AC/CA CordRetainerCordRetainer120V AC/CA CIRCUIT BREAKERDISYUNTORReplace the element in the air filter unit.R

Page 19 — EnglishMAINTENANCECLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLERDepending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or you

Page 2 — EnglishDANGER:GROUNDING THE GENERATORTo reduce the risk of shock or electrocution, generator must be properly grounded. The nut and ground te

Page 20 — EnglishSTORAGEWhen preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below.STORAGE TIME PRIO

Page 21 — EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONEngine will not start. Engine switch is OFF.No fuel.Lubricant level is low. Fuel valve

Page 22 — EnglishWARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY COVERAGEHomelite Consumer Products, Inc., (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser th

Page 23 — EnglishYamaha Motor Corporation USASpark Ignited Small Off-Road Equipment (SORE)Limited and EPA Emissions WarrantyYamaha Motor Corporation,

5700 WATT GENERATORGénérateur de 5,700 wattsGenerador 5700 wattsHG5700 SeriesSérie HG5700Serie HG5700HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.1428 Pearman Dair

Page 3 — EnglishIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDANGER:Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Generator exhaust contains hig

Page 4 — EnglishSPECIFIC SAFETY RULESWARNING:When this generator is used to supply a building wiring system: generator must be installed by a

Page 5 — EnglishSYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation

Page 6 — EnglishDANGER:To avoid death or serious personal injury, do not attempt to operate this product until you read thoroughly and understand

Page 7 — EnglishSYMBOLSSAFETY LABELSThe information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the label

Page 8 — EnglishELECTRICALEXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZERefer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of car

Page 9 — EnglishELECTRICALGENERATOR CAPACITYMake sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run-ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items y