HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 1
Safety Messages .........................................................................................................................................1
Location of Important Labels .......................................................................................................................3
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................... 5
Package Checklist .......................................................................................................................................5
Grounding the Generator .............................................................................................................................6
Using Generator for Back-up Power ............................................................................................................6
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. 7
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................7
Front and Back View ...................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 11
Generator Location ....................................................................................................................................11
Preparing for Operation .............................................................................................................................11
Starting Generator .....................................................................................................................................12
Connecting Appliances ..............................................................................................................................13
Stopping Generator ...................................................................................................................................13
Low Oil Protection .....................................................................................................................................14
Powering Appliances .................................................................................................................................14
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 17
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................................................17
Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................................................18
Engine Fuel ...............................................................................................................................................21
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ................................................................................................................23
Air Filter Maintenance ................................................................................................................................23
Spark Plug Service ....................................................................................................................................25
Transporting Generator .............................................................................................................................26
Storing Generator ......................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 29
SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................................................... 31
WARRANTIES ................................................................................................................ 35
NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................35
NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY ...........................................36
INDEX .............................................................................................................................. 39
MAINTENANCE PARTS ................................................................................................. 41