Honeywell HW7000EH User Manual

HW7000EH Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual

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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.

Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen

Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).

Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
pletely cool.

Place generator on a flat, level surface.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the spark arres-
tor screws and washers.

Remove the spark arrestor.

Inspect the spark arrestor screen.

If the screen is damaged or excessively worn,
replace the spark arrestor.

If the screen is in good condition, clean using a
wire brush.

Reinstall spark arrestor carefully aligning screw holes.

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.

WARNING

Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.

To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:

#2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire brush

FIGURE 31:

Spark Arrestor Assembly

FIGURE 32: Clean Screen

WARNING