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Model # 56352

3500W PORTABLE 

GENERATOR 

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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, 

ease of  operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years 

of  rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, 

and cautions. If  you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of  safe, 

reliable service.

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Summary of Contents for 56352

Page 1: ...ll supply you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy y...

Page 2: ...roduction Safety Information Know Your Generator Assembly Generator Preperation Stopping the Generator Subsequent Starting of the Generator Using the Generator Maintenance Care Storage Transport Speci...

Page 3: ...the location of the serial number Record generator information in the spaces provided below GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 56400M DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________________________ PURCHASED FRO...

Page 4: ...n this manu al WEN reserves the right to change this product manual and specifications at any time without prior notice Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the gen...

Page 5: ...apors which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn t directly in contact with gasoline 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Do not operate near open...

Page 6: ...after use before touching engine or areas of the generator that be come hot during use 16 Only use generator for its intended purposes 17 Operate only on dry level surfaces 18 Allow generator to run f...

Page 7: ...6 7 9 10 11 12 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fuel Gauge Fuel Cap 12V Cigarette Lighter Style DC Receptacle Power Indicators 3 total Engine Hour Counter Circuit Reset Buttons 240 120V AC Receptacle Ground Termin...

Page 8: ...it does NOT have oil and gas in it If it is not dry you will need to do the installation with the generator right side up and on a level surface 1 Unscrew the bolts and remove the washers from your w...

Page 9: ...d attach the two handles using the 10 13 and the 10 12 mm wrenches Do not tighten the handles too much as this will restrict movement and will prevent the handles from folding up and down as needed 8...

Page 10: ...pper fill line so the oil lands about halfway up the dipstick threads Fig 2 4 To check the oil level wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing i...

Page 11: ...level surface 2 Unscrew fuel cap and set aside NOTE The fuel cap may be tight and hard to unscrew 3 Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank Be careful not to overfill The capacity of the fuel ta...

Page 12: ...breathing CO NEVER use a generator inside homes garages crawl spaces or other partially enclosed areas Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas Using a fan or opening windows and d...

Page 13: ...mage to the generator 2 Turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF horizontal position CAUTION Allowing gasoline to sit in the fuel tank for long periods of time can m...

Page 14: ...ank Add additional gasoline as necessary but leave sufficient room in the tank for expansion 14 SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT Use only UNLEADED gasoline Do not use old gasoline Never...

Page 15: ...ers this extra power requirement Item Rated Running Wattage Surge Wattage 56352 3000 3500 Fig 6 Generator Wattage The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to the gener...

Page 16: ...r 800 1300 Computer 800 0 Electric drill 600 900 Television 500 0 Deep freezer 500 500 Garage door opener 480 0 Stereo 400 0 Box fan 300 600 Clock radio 300 0 Security system 180 0 DVD player VCR 100...

Page 17: ...AUTION Do not connect 50Hz loads to the generator SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator When using such cords allow for...

Page 18: ...F 8 5CT CAUTION Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running Recommended Maintenance Schedule Each 8 hours or daily First 8 hours Every 25 hours Every 3 months or 50 hours Ever...

Page 19: ...NG THE OIL Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Fig 9 The genera tor is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running on low oil Th...

Page 20: ...a 10 mm hex wrench unscrew the oil drain plug Fig 11 Allow the oil to drain from the engine 3 Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten with a 10 mm hex wrench TO REFILL THE OIL 1 Make sure the generat...

Page 21: ...or Occasionally check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt Refer to Recom mended Maintenance Schedule in Fig 9 For air cleaner detail refer to Fig 12 1 Unscrew the cover bolt then remove the...

Page 22: ...ug wrench to gain leverage and loosen the plug 3 Visually inspect the spark plug for cracks or excessive electrode wear Replace as necessary 4 Measure the plug gap with a spark plug gap gauge The gap...

Page 23: ...a fuel line not included with the generator to the exposed end of the fuel valve 4 Position the fuel line into an appropriate container and open the fuel valve 5 Once the fuel is drained shut off the...

Page 24: ...transporting generator Tighten fuel cap and vacuum relief valve Drain the fuel tank if possible see Draining the Fuel Tank on page 23 Keep the generator upright Never place the generator side down Do...

Page 25: ...from triggering Oil is low Add or replace oil Engine runs but there is no electrical output Circuit reset button is off Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to the ON position Bad conn...

Page 26: ...uct 1 Fig 1 8 P54040 Bolt 4 Fig 1 9 P54047 Stud 2 Fig 1 10 P54058 Stud 2 Fig 1 11 P54048 Pin 2 Fig 1 12 P54062 Bolt 4 Fig 1 13 P54060 Spark Plug 1 Fig 1 14 P54054 Cylinder Head Assembly 1 Fig 1 Cylind...

Page 27: ...1 P54105 Piston Ring Assembly 1 Fig 5 2 P54106 Piston Pin Clip 2 Fig 5 3 P54109 Piston 1 Fig 5 4 P54112 Piston Pin 1 Fig 5 5 P54121 Connecting Rod 1 Fig 5 Piston Ring Connecting Rod No Part Descripti...

Page 28: ...ting Assembly 1 Fig 12 8 P54619 Bolt 2 Fig 12 Control Assembly No Part Description Qty Fig 9 1 P54718 Carburetor Assembly 1 Fig 9 2 P54168 Air Cleaner Gasket 1 Fig 9 3 P54166 Carburetor Gasket 1 Fig 9...

Page 29: ...1 Fig 13 10 P54246 Nut 2 Fig 13 Muf er Assembly No Part Description Qty F14 1 P54371 Fuel Tank 1 F14 2 P54386 Cushion 4 F14 3 P54396 Fitting Bush 4 F14 4 P54384 Washer 4 F14 5 P54186 Bolt 4 F14 6 P543...

Page 30: ...62 Grounding Terminal 1 Fig 16 8 P54838 Circuit Breaker 2 Fig 16 9 P54272 120 240V Receptacle 1 Fig 16 11 56352 1611 Wiring Harness 1 Fig 16 12 56352 1612 Rear Panel 1 Fig 16 13 P54304 Bolt 4 Fig 16 1...

Page 31: ...Bolt 2 Fig 19 3 P54876 3 Nut 2 Fig 19 4 P54876 3 Steel Handle 2 Fig 19 5 P54876 5 Rubber Handle Sleeves 2 Fig 19 Handles No Part Description Qty Fig 18 1 P54872 1 Wheel 2 Fig 18 2 P54879 Wheel Shaft 2...

Page 32: ...32 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 33: ...f Great Lakes Technologies LLC Third party vendors such as garage sales pawn shops resale shops or any other secondhand merchant void the warranty included with this product Contact techsupport wenpro...

Page 34: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING...

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