Honda generators are very popular and provide reliable power for homes, businesses, and campsites. There are many models to choose from but the most common is the EF3500. This generator is 3500 watts with a 4 stroke engine that is easy to start and has a recoil starter system. It comes with an hour meter, oil filler cap, fuel shut off valve, electric start button that can be operated separately from the pull starting cord. Input shaft rotation is clockwise which provides high torque at low revolutions per minute for superior performance in low speed applications such as running tools or water pumps as well as supplying large loads at higher speeds due to its counter rotating electrical output shafts.
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- Fuel capacity and fuel consumption
This generator is equipped with a 2-1/2 gallon fuel tank for long run times. With 80:1 pre-mix ratio, depending on the load and the speed at which you are running the generator, you can expect to get 10-15 hours of operation per tank of gas. It is important to note that this generator runs on unleaded gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10).
- Electrical output
This unit has an electrical output of 3450 watts surge/2800 watts rated load @ 0.8 power factor, 120/240 VAC single phase, 50 Hz. These include 2.9 kW at 50 Hz and 6 kW at 60Hz power frequency.
- Insulation
The EF3500 has an excellent insulation system. There are triple insulated panels and a double insulated door in the EF3500 model with a 6-8 hour run time in temperatures as low as 10 below zero.
- Fuel filter and oil filter
The EF3500 generator comes equipped with a fuel filter, to ensure clean and safe operation, as well as an oil filter to protect the engine against dirt particles and water.
- Engine specifications
The EF3500 generator has two cylinder high torque 4-stroke, air cooled, OHV commercial duty engine with eccentrically mounted connecting rods that optimizes power output at low rpm and overall reliability.
- Engine maintenance and oil system
The EF3500 has a brand new, high quality oil pump fitted as standard equipment with an anti-flat valve for easy oil changes. There is the addition of a high grade 20W40 synthetic engine oil to minimize wear, corrosion and reduce fuel consumption.
- Warranty:
This generator is equipped with an 8 year Limited Warranty on the pump, three years on the engine, and two years on all other parts that are not readily wearable or damaged due to misuse or accidents. The transferable warranty covers auto transport damage as well as water damage due to rain or flood for up to six (6) years from the date of purchase.
- Noise
The EF3500 is a heavy-duty piece of equipment that has been engineered and optimized to minimize noise output. Under normal operating conditions of about 40% load, the sound level ranges from 65-75 dB averages.
- Fuel tank design
The fuel tank has been designed in such a way that will allow it to hold 2+ gallons of fuel under any weather conditions. It has a fuel gauge built into it which helps you keep track of how much fuel you have left in your tank and it has an easy fill design with simple twist open cap to the top of the unit which makes it very convenient to refill your unit when needed