Honeywell HW4000 User Manual

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HW4000 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
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COMPONENTS
Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator’s components.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to 
Operation
 section (page 15) for instructions on 
operating generator.
FIGURE 12:  
HW4000 Portable Generator
J
E
H
G
I
D
B
C
A
F
L
K
A—Power Control Center
 
House-
hold Outlets
120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to con-
nect 120V appliances to generator 
for power.
Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch
120V 20 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can 
be used to:
Power 240V appliances using 
appropriate (L14-20) power cord 
(not included).
Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for backup power (see page 11).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by over-
load or short-circuit by stopping flow of electric-
ity between generator and appliance. Master 
circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. If 
there is no power at outlets, see 
Troubleshoot-
ing
 section.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine 
oil level.
C—Engine Oil Plug
When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.
D—Engine Control Switch
Control used to run and stop the engine. Engine switch has 
two positions:
RUN
—Prepares engine for starting
STOP
—Stops generator engine
E—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine.
F—Fuel Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
G—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
H—Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to 
ON position when starting a cold engine.
I— Fuel Gauge
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
J—Fuel Tank Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and 
other combustible materials from escaping generator.
L—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, 
cap must be removed.
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical 
shock from faulty appliances. See page 10.
Set Tripped
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious 
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.