Honeywell HW7000EH - Engine Maintenance; Battery Service and Replacement

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Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
See the Honda Owner’s Manual for instructions on
how to properly maintain the engine.
Contact an authorized Honda service dealer for
engine maintenance and repairs. In some locations,
authorized Honeywell service dealers are also Honda
service dealers. Contact your local dealer before
transporting your generator for service.
Battery Service
To ensure the battery remains charged, it is recom-
mended that the generator is started every three months.
If the unit is stored for more than a year without running, a
battery charger may be required to recharge the generator
battery.
Recommended Battery Replacement:
To replace battery:
1. Remove spark plug cap.
2. Loosen and remove nuts on retaining plate; slide
retaining plate off support rods.
3. Tip battery slightly forward.
4. Disconnect the black negative (-) battery lead remov-
ing the boot, bolt, and nut.
5. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery lead removing
the boot, bolt, and nut.
6. Remove the battery.
NOTE:
Dispose of used battery according to guidelines estab-
lished by your local or state government.
7. Place the new battery in the generator frame.
8. Connect the red positive (+) battery lead to the posi-
tive (+) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot.
9. Connect the black negative (-) battery lead to the neg-
ative (-) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot.
10. Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts.
11. Reinstall spark plug cap.
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or
explosion. NEVER use gasoline or flammable sol-
vent to clean air filter element.
• Use only household soap and water to clean air filter
element.
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
skin cancer.
• Immediately after handling engine oil, thoroughly wash
hands and any areas of skin exposed to engine oil, with
soap and water.
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TABLE 3. Replacement Batteries
FIGURE 30: Spark Plug Cap Removal
WARNING
WARNING
FIGURE 31: Electric Start Battery—Remove Retaining Plate
FIGURE 32: Electric Start Battery—Lead Connection