Homelite HG5022P User Manual
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NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until
the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
Repeat with the second wheel.
SECURING THE HANDLE
See Figure 6.
Grasp the handle and lift up and back until it locks in place.
Make sure the handle is securely locked in place before at-
tempting to move the generator.
To collapse the handle for storage, pull and hold the release
pin while pushing the handle down.
Grasp the handle and lift up and back until it locks in place.
Make sure the handle is securely locked in place before at-
tempting to move the generator.
To collapse the handle for storage, pull and hold the release
pin while pushing the handle down.
ASSEMBLy
DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors WILL KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon-
oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If
you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing
CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could
be breathing CO.
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon-
oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If
you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing
CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could
be breathing CO.
Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl-
spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels
of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Us-
ing a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT
supply enough fresh air.
spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels
of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Us-
ing a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT
supply enough fresh air.
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from
open windows, doors, and vents. These openings
can pull in generator exhaust.
open windows, doors, and vents. These openings
can pull in generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may
leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or
battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator
has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or
battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator
has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:
Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec-
trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a
wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be
properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an
electrician for local grounding requirements.
trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a
wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be
properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an
electrician for local grounding requirements.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to lift the unit by the handle assembly.
If it is necessary to lift the generator, always grasp by
the frame. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back
injury.
If it is necessary to lift the generator, always grasp by
the frame. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back
injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This generator is designed to supply electrical power for
operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools,
and motor loads.
operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools,
and motor loads.
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
and vents.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
windows are open.
Always position the generator on a flat firm surface.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT
See Figure 7.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-
mance and service life. For general, all-temperature use,
SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor
lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SJ.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-
mance and service life. For general, all-temperature use,
SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor
lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SJ.