Echo EG-3500 Manuale utente
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GENERATOR
EG-3500
99922205399
02/2020 ECHO Incorporated
MODEL EG-3500
SERIAL NUMBER EG-190628-A0000001 & UP
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Introduction
Using the Operator’s Manual .......................................... 4
Product Identication
Generator ...................................................................... 5
Engine ........................................................................... 5
Safety
Safety Rules .................................................................. 6
Hazard Symbols and Meanings .................................... 6
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection .................... 8
Generator Components
EG-3500 Component Chart............................................12
Preparing the Generator
Grounding the Generator ............................................. 13
Pre-Operation Checklist
Engine Oil .................................................................... 14
Fuel .............................................................................. 14
General Recommendations ......................................... 15
Fuel Type ..................................................................... 15
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends .............................................. 15
Gasoline/Ether Blends ................................................. 15
Check Component Parts ............................................. 15
Check Generator Surroundings ................................... 16
Starting the Generator
Recoil Start .................................................................. 17
Operation
Using Electric Power ................................................... 18
AC Application ............................................................. 18
Wattage Information .................................................... 19
Spark Arrester .............................................................. 20
How To Remove The Spark Arrester ........................... 20
Clean The Spark Arrester Screen ................................ 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Stopping the Generator
Stopping the Generator ............................................. 21
Oil Sensor .................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................... 22
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .............................................. 23
Daily Inspection ......................................................... 23
Periodic Maintenance ................................................. 23
Changing Engine Oil .................................................. 24
Servicing The Air Cleaner ........................................... 24
Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug ............................. 24
Cleaning Fuel Strainer ............................................... 24
Periodic Operation and Inspection ............................ 24
Transporting
Transporting ............................................................... 25
Storage
PreparationforStorage................................................. 26
Generator Specications ........................................... 26
Warranty
High Altitude Replacement Kit ....................................27
Warranty Statement ....................................................28
CARB and EPAWarranty ............................................. 30
Notes
Notes...........................................................................34
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Using This Manual
The operator’s manual is an important part of your generator. It should
be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make
sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed.
Reading the operator’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal
injury or damage to your machine. By knowing how best to operate
this machine, you will be better positioned to show others who may
also operate the unit.
This manual was written to take you from the safety requirements
to the operating functions of your machine. You can refer back to
the manual at any time to help troubleshoot any specic operating
functions, so store it with the machine at all times.
Attention: Read through the complete
manual prior to the initial use of your
generator.
INTRODUCTION
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Record Identication Numbers
GENERATOR
If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line
for information on servicing, always provide the product model and
identication numbers.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine
and record the information in the places provided below.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Phone:
Product Identication Numbers
Model Number:
Serial Number:
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you
register your ECHO on-line at:
http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO
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The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER,
CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial, and/or a safety message to alert
you to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage.
Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or
death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Save these Instructions
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
explosion
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fire electric shock
toxic fumes
SAFETY
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WARNING
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can kill you.
You CANNOT smell or see this gas.
• Use the generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or
doors that could allow the carbon monoxide gas to come indoors.
Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from any
structure or building during use.
• NEVER use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages,
basements, crawl spaces, and other enclosed or partially
enclosed areas, even with ventilation. Opening doors and
windows or using fans will not prevent carbon monoxide build-up
in the home.
• NEVER use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed
spaces.
• Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very
quickly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you
cannot smell or see carbon monoxide. Even if you can’t smell
exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to carbon monoxide.
• NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere, near
combustible materials or where ventilation is not sufcient to
carry away exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes can cause serious
injury or death.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get
to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The carbon monoxide
from generators can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death.
• If you experience serious symptoms, get medical attention
immediately. Inform medical staff that carbon monoxide poisoning
is suspected. If you experienced symptoms while indoors, have
someone call the re department to determine when it is safe to
re-enter the building.
SAFETY
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WARNING
Fuel and vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel.
Handle fuel in safety containers. If the container does not have a
spout, use a funnel.
• Do not overll the fuel tank, leave room for the fuel to expand.
• Do not rell fuel tank while the engine is running. Before refueling
the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Gasoline spilled on
hot engine parts could ignite.
• Fill the tank only on an area of bare ground. While fueling the
tank, keep heat, sparks and open ame away. Carefully clean up
any spilled fuel before starting engine.
• Always ll fuel tank in an area with plenty of ventilation to avoid
inhaling dangerous fumes.
• NEVER store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline,
propane, kerosene, and other ammable liquids should be stored
outside of living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass safety
containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning appliance, such
as a natural gas water heater in a garage. If the fuel is spilled or
the container is not sealed properly, invisible vapors from the fuel
can travel along the ground and can be ignited by the appliance’s
pilot light or by arcing from electric switches in the appliance.
SAFETY
WARNING
The GFCI may not function unless the generator is properly
grounded. Follow the correct procedure specied in the section
labeled GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
These generators are equipped with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) 120V duplex receptacles for protection against the
hazards of electrical shock from defective attachments such as, tools,
cords, and cables.
A GFCI is a device that interrupts electricity from either the utility or
generator by means of a special type of circuit breaker that determines
if a current ow to the ground occurs.
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DANGER
Improper grounding can result in a risk of
electrocution. Check with a qualied electrician for
your local requirements if you are in doubt as to
whether the unit is properly grounded.
This generator is equipped with a grounding terminal for added
protection. Using the ground path from the generator to an external
ground source as instructed in the section labeled “Grounding
Instructions” in the PREPARING THE GENERATOR section of this
manual can be necessary. Please consult a qualied electrician for
local regulations.
The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry.
Keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. To
protect from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open,
canopy-like structure. Dry your hands if wet before touching the
generator.
Plug appliances directly into the generator. Or, use a heavy duty,
outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least
equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Check that the
entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three
prongs,especially a grounding pin.
NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into
a wall outlet, a practice known as “back feeding”. This is an
extremely dangerous practice that presents an electrocution risk to
utility workers and neighbors served by the same utility transformer.
It also bypasses some of the built-in household circuit protection
devices.
If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power
appliances, have a qualied electrician install the appropriate
equipment in accordance with local electrical codes.
This product has been designed with internal grounding or oating
bonded neutral. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
SAFETY
A GFCI can be used only with generators that have the neutral wire
internally bonded to the frame, and the frame properly grounded to the
earth. A GFCI will not work on generators that do not have the neutral
wire bonded to the frame, or on generators which have not been
properly grounded.
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• Do not enclose the generator or cover it. The generator may
become overheated if it is enclosed.
• If generator has been covered to protect it from the weather during
non use, be sure to remove it and keep it well away from the area
during generator use.
• Operate the generator on a level surface. It is not necessary to
prepare a special foundation for the generator. However, the
generator will vibrate on an irregular surface, so choose a level
place.
• If the generator is tilted or moved during operation, fuel may spill
and/or the generator may tip over, causing a hazardous situation.
Proper lubrication cannot be expected if the generator is operated
on a steep incline or slope. In such a case, piston seizure may
occur even if the oil is above the upper level.
• Pay attention to the wiring or extension cords from the generator
to the connected device. If the wire is under the generator or in
contact with vibrating part, it may break and possibly cause a re,
generator burnout, or electric shock hazard. Replace damaged or
worn cords immediately.
• Do not operate in rain, in wet or damp conditions, or with wet
hands. The operator may suffer severe electric shock if the
generator is wet due to rain or snow. If wet, wipe and dry it well
before starting. Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor
wash it with water.
• Be extremely careful that all necessary electrical grounding
procedures are followed during each and every use. Failure to do
so can be fatal.
• DO NOT smoke while charging a battery. The battery emits
ammable hydrogen gas, which can explode if exposed to electric
arcing or open ame. Keep the area well ventilated and keep open
ames / sparks away when charging a battery.
• The engine becomes extremely hot during and for some time after
operation. Keep combustible materials well away from generator
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, read this operator’s
manual completely before using.
When using this product, the following basic
precautions should always be followed.
SAFETY
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