Sportsman GEN3500DFI Instruction Manual Download Page 1

ITEM # GEN3500DFI 

 

3500 Surge Watts / 3000 Running Watts 

 

DUAL FUEL INVERTOR GENERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

                                   

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been  

made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible 

condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without 

prior notice.  

 

IF THERE IS 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 experience a problem or need parts for this product, visit our website   http://www.buffalotools.com 

or  call  our  customer  help  line  at 

1-866-460-9436,  Monday-Friday,  8 AM - 4 PM Central Time

. A copy 

of the sales receipt is required. 

 

FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY – NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. 
 
KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE  
REFERENCE. 

 

 

Visit our website for Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions 

http://sportsmanseriesbrand.com/generators 

Summary of Contents for GEN3500DFI

Page 1: ...ior notice IF THERE IS 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 RE...

Page 2: ...nd Propane 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...

Page 3: ...tep 1 Verify 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 STOPP...

Page 4: ...ian to come 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 exc...

Page 5: ...rator s electricity 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...

Page 6: ...l tank cap Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the fuel tank Avoid spilling fuel Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit line Gasoline may expand during operation Do not fill to the t...

Page 7: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 7...

Page 8: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 8 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator...

Page 9: ...t 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 type...

Page 10: ...uit Protector 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...

Page 11: ...START DOUBLE 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 lif...

Page 12: ...el tank cap 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 li...

Page 13: ...the previous 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...

Page 14: ...refueling 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 gasol...

Page 15: ...to the off 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 pu...

Page 16: ...l have a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated...

Page 17: ...r several minutes after it has been started before plugging in a USB cable for charging Engine Overload Indicator Light If the engine overload indicator light comes on the generator s wattage amperage...

Page 18: ...ectrical rating for startup 1 Have both generators ready to operate 2 Plug in BOTH parallel cables FIRST If you attach black wire on left A and white wire on right B duplicate the same position on the...

Page 19: ...00 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 150 100 65 NR 20 2400 4800 175 125 75 50 NR 25 3000 6000 150 100 60 NR NR 30 3600 7200 125 65 NR NR...

Page 20: ...reduce 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...

Page 21: ...be changed 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...

Page 22: ...e spark 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 shoul...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...off Pull 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 In...

Page 25: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 25...

Page 26: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 26 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 27: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 27 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 28: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 28 PARTS DIAGRAM Valve Assembly...

Page 29: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 29 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 30: ...Item GEN3500DFI Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator 30 PARTS LIST...

Page 31: ...uled maintenance 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 negl...

Page 32: ...repairs 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...

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