Honeywell HW5500E - Portable Generator NOT User Manual

HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 1
Safety Messages .........................................................................................................................................1
Location of Important Labels .......................................................................................................................3
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................5
Record Generator Information .....................................................................................................................5
Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................6
Grounding the Generator ...........................................................................................................................11
Using Generator for Back-up Power ..........................................................................................................11
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................... 13
OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 15
Generator Location ....................................................................................................................................15
Preparing for Operation .............................................................................................................................15
Starting Generator .....................................................................................................................................16
Stopping Generator ...................................................................................................................................18
Powering Appliances .................................................................................................................................18
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................................................21
Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................................................22
Engine Fuel ...............................................................................................................................................24
Air Filter Maintenance ................................................................................................................................25
Battery Service ..........................................................................................................................................27
Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup .....................................................................................................................27
Spark Plug Service ....................................................................................................................................28
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ................................................................................................................29
Transporting Generator .............................................................................................................................29
Storing Generator ......................................................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 33
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 35
WARRANTIES ................................................................................................................ 37
NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................37
NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY ...........................................38
INDEX .............................................................................................................................. 41
MAINTENANCE PARTS ................................................................................................. 43

Honeywell HW5500E - Portable Generator NOT Specifications

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Brand	Honeywell
Model	HW5500E - Portable Generator NOT
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English