Honeywell hw400 User Manual

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Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual
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4: COMPONENTS
A—Power Control Center 
Electrical Outlets
125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlets to connect 
120V appliances to generator for power.
125/250VAC 30 Amp Twist-Lock (NEMA L14-30R) outlet 
(on select models) can be used to power appliances 
using appropriate (NEMA L14-30P) power cord (with 
select models) or connect a transfer switch (not 
included
) to a building’s main electrical system for 
backup power.
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by 
overload or short-circuit by 
stopping the flow 
of electricity from the generator to the appli-
ance. Master circuit breaker controls power 
to all outlets. If th
ere is no power at outlets, 
see TROUBLESHOOTING, page 8-1.
HW3000 / HW3000L models only:
15-amp circuit breaker (left outlet)
10-amp circuit breaker (right outlet)
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protec-
tion.
B—Battery Tray and Battery (Electric start models only)
Provides power for electric start feature.
C—Oil Fill Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for 
engine oil level.
D—Oil Drain Screw
Allows engine oil to drain from generator.
E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to start and stop the engine ignition system.
START—Starts generator engine (electric start models)
RUN—Prepares engine 
to start
 (manual start models); 
Indicates engine is currently running (electric start mod-
els)
STOP—Stops generator engine by inhibiting ignition
F—Fuel Shut-off Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
G—Recoil Starter Handle
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed.
H—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
I— Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be 
moved
 to 
ON position when starting a cold engine.
J—Fuel Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Fuel Gage
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
L—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrestor
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 
service, cap must be removed.
N—Carbon Canister (Model numbers ending in “L” only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
FIGURE 4-1:  Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Controls and Components (HW5500EL Model Illustrated)
K
G
B
I
H
J
E
C
D
A
F
M
L
N
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical 
shock from faulty appliances.
Tripped
Set
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious 
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING