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Item # GEN351KIT30 Invertor Generators 

 

 

 

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STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 

 

                                                                                      

 

Do not store gasoline for more than 3 months.

 

 

                                                                                      

 

Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.

 

 
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time: 
• Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials. 

• Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) 
• Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position. 
• Disconnect the spark plug. 
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings. 
• Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it. 
• Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust. 

 

Storage Time 

Recommended Storage Procedure

 (which will help prevent difficult starts) 

Less than 1 month 

No storage procedure required. 

1 to 2 months 

Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner 

2 months to 1 year 

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) 

1 year or more 

Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Disconnect the spark plug. 

   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GEN3500DF

Page 1: ...ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER If you experien...

Page 2: ...e Or Unleaded Gasoline with octane rating 87 or higher This portable generator is not for use with gasoline ethanol blends with over 15 ethanol Do not use E85 fuel 3 600 RPM Mobility Kit Not Available...

Page 3: ...ify Oil Level 13 Step 2 Verify Gas Level 14 Step 3 Ground The Generator 14 STARTING THE GENERATOR 15 USING THE GENERATOR 16 AC Usage 16 DC Usage 17 USB Usage 17 AC Parallel Terminals 18 STOPPING THE G...

Page 4: ...ome to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states excluding t...

Page 5: ...lectricity does not feed back into the electric utility power lines WARNING Do not use this generator to provide power for emergency medical equipment or life support devices Carbon Monoxide Gas When...

Page 6: ...burns Always shut down this generator before refueling Refuel in a well ventilated area Keep heat sparks and flame away while refueling and away from the location where gasoline is stored Never refuel...

Page 7: ...prevent it from being moved in an emergency Allow this generator to run for several minutes before connecting any electrical devices Promptly turn off any malfunctioning devices and disconnect them D...

Page 8: ...Item GEN351KIT30 Invertor Generators 8 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator...

Page 9: ...hat all items are included STOP If there are missing items call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service Item List DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive ty...

Page 10: ...ector 9 Engine Power Switch 10 120 Volt AC Outlet 11 DC Circuit Protector 12 12 Volt DC Outlet 13 Grounding Terminal 14 120 Volt RV Outlet 15 Smart Throttle 16 LP gas inlet 17 Parallel Ports A and B 1...

Page 11: ...UBLE CHECK THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FULL AND ALMOST OVERFLOWING This generator requires engine oil to function Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life When n...

Page 12: ...ap may be tight and difficult to unscrew 3 Slowly add fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating 87 or higher to the fuel tank Be careful not to fill the fuel tank above the upper limit line NOTE B...

Page 13: ...ious section titled Using the Generator for the First Time of this manual If not review this section now Step 1 Verify Oil Level It is important to check the oil level in the engine crankcase before e...

Page 14: ...g Do not overfill the fuel tank Always check for fuel spills and immediately wipe them up Spilled fuel is a fire hazard and causes environmental damage IMPORTANT Use only fresh UNLEADED gasoline with...

Page 15: ...ff position 4 Pull the choke lever towards you 5 Set the engine switch to the on position 6 Slowly pull on the recoil starter handle shown in Figure 4 until a slight resistance is felt Then pull brisk...

Page 16: ...ers together to find the total wattage that all of the devices together will draw from the generator If the total wattage of the selected devices exceeds the rated wattage of the generator DO NOT conn...

Page 17: ...outlet to allow charging of USB devices like tablets MP3 players GPS digital cameras and other USB chargeable devices Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started before plugg...

Page 18: ...make sure that the appliance is in good working order and that its electrical rating does not exceed that of the outlet Most appliances require more than their electrical rating for startup 1 Have bot...

Page 19: ...20V Watts 240V 8 wire 10 wire 12 wire 14 wire 16 wire 2 5 300 600 NR 1000 600 375 250 5 600 1200 NR 500 300 200 125 7 5 900 1800 NR 350 200 125 100 10 1200 2400 NR 250 150 100 50 15 1800 3600 NR 150 1...

Page 20: ...air pollution Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the schedule in Figure 7 Never perform maintenance procedures while this generator is running Allow this generator to cool before c...

Page 21: ...ed after the first 20 hours of operation Subsequently the oil should be changed every 6 months or for every 100 hours of use or when the oil has become contaminated with water and or dirt To drain the...

Page 22: ...plug If it is cracked and or chipped discard and install a new spark plug A F7RTC spark plug such as NGK BPR6ES is recommended 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a gauge The gap should be 0 0...

Page 23: ...tion Turn the fuel valve to the off position Disconnect the spark plug Do not obstruct any ventilation openings Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it Store this generator in a cool dry...

Page 24: ...the fuel line off The carburetor will slide off Turn the carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm bolt on the bottom of the bowl Remove the pin that holds the float on Pull the float up Inspect the...

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Page 28: ...Item GEN351KIT30 Invertor Generators 28 PARTS DIAGRAM Valve Assembly...

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Page 30: ...Item GEN351KIT30 Invertor Generators 30 PARTS LIST...

Page 31: ...ntenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware that Buffalo Corp may deny your warranty coverage if your power equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect impr...

Page 32: ...irs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of Buffalo Corp 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may...

Page 33: ...costs to and from an authorized service center provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service cen...

Page 34: ...expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and Carbon Monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproduc...

Page 35: ...n qualified persons to operate this generator Usage Misuse of this generator can damage it or shorten its life Use this generator only for its intended purpose Operate this generator only on a dry lev...

Page 36: ...overheat short out and cause a fire FEATURES 0 55 Gallon Fuel Tank 1 000 Watts Max 800 W Min AC output 5 000 RPM 40cc 4 stroke Low oil shutdown Recoil Start Run Time 6 3 Hours at 50 load Noise Level...

Page 37: ...e engine will stop a Turn off any connected electric devices and stop the engine b Reduce the total wattage of connected electric c Check for blockages in the cooling air inlet and the control unit re...

Page 38: ...the ON or RUN position 3 Turn the choke lever to the Close Choke position 4 PUMP the PRIMER button until the glass bowl is full 5 Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until resistance is felt This i...

Page 39: ...he electric apparatus or disconnect any electric devices Turn the POWER switch to STOP position Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob counterclockwise to the CLOSED posi...

Page 40: ...upper level 7 Install the oil filler cap 8 Install the cover and tighten the screw l Engine Oil SAE 10W30 Capacity 7 5 oz l Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase l Do not tilt the generator...

Page 41: ...and spark arrester using a wire brush 5 Install the muffler screen 6 Install the cover TROUBLE SHOOTING Engine won t start 1 Fuel systems No fuel supplied to combustion chamber l No fuel in tank Suppl...

Page 42: ...r place over it 7 The generator must remain in a vertical position SPECIFICATION MODEL GEN1000I PL GENERATOR Type Invertor Generator AC Voltage 60Hz 120V Max Output 1 00 kVA Rated Output 0 80 kVA Powe...

Page 43: ...FUEL Remove the fuel tank cap drain the fuel from the fuel tank 2 ENGINE Remove spark plug pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall spark plug Use th...

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Page 52: ...Item GEN351KIT30 Invertor Generators 52 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY BUFFALO CORPORATION Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...

Page 53: ...2 is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to conform with those regulations as may be applicable to the terms and conditions stated below a The wa...

Page 54: ...d h Mixer assembly and its internal components if equipped 2 Air induction system including a Intake pipe manifold b Air cleaner 3 Ignition system including a Spark plug b Ignition coil 4 Catalytic mu...

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