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COMPONENTS
Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator’s components.
A—Power Control Center
Household Outlets
125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-
20R) outlets to connect 120V appli-
ances to generator for power.
Power Cord / Transfer Switch
125/250VAC 30 Amp Twist-Lock
(NEMA L14-30R) outlet can be used
to:
• Power 120V appliances using 4-
in-1 power cord (included with generator).
• Power 240V appliances using appropriate (NEMA L14-
30P) power cord (not included).
• Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for back-up power (see page 11).
Breakers
Protects circuits from
damage caused by
overload or short-cir-
cuit by stopping flow
of electricity from the
generator to the appliance. Master circuit breaker controls
power to all outlets. If there is no power at outlets, see Tro u -
bleshooting.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E & HW5500EL)
Provides power for electric start feature.
C—Oil Fill Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
D—Engine Oil Plug
Allows engine oil to drain from generator.
E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to start and stop the engine.
• START—Starts generator engine (HW5500E &
HW5500EL)
• RUN—Prepares engine to start (HW5500 & HW5500L);
Indicates engine is currently running (HW5500E &
HW5500EL)
• STOP—Stops generator engine
F—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine (HW5500 & HW5500L).
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed
(HW5500E & HW5500EL).
G—Fuel Shut-off Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
H—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
I— Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON
position when starting a cold engine.
J—Fuel Gage
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
K—Fuel Tank Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
L—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other
combustible materials from escaping generator.
M—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers voltage to spark plug. When spark plug needs ser-
vice, cap must be removed.
N—Carbon Canister (HW5500L & HW5500EL)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
Information below is provided for reference only. Refer to “OPERATION” on page 15 for instructions on
operating the generator.
FIGURE 18: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with HW5500E & HW5500EL models only)
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
POWER CONTROL CENTER
HOUSEHOLD
OUTLETS
120 VOLTS AC
MASTER
BREAKER
BREAKER BREAKER
PORTABLE GENERATOR
5500 CONTINUOUS WA 75 MAXIMUM W
5500
337cc
TT 68 TTSAS
120/240 VOLTS AC
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
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