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HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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...Labels ...3 GETTING STARTED ...5 Unpacking Guidelines ...5 Record Generator Information ...6 Assembly ...7 Grounding the Generator ...11 Using Generator for Backup Power ...12 COMPONENTS ...13 OPERATION ...15 Preparing for Operation ...15 Generator Location ...15 Starting Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...17 High ...Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator...
...Labels ...3 GETTING STARTED ...5 Unpacking Guidelines ...5 Record Generator Information ...6 Assembly ...7 Grounding the Generator ...11 Using Generator for Backup Power ...12 COMPONENTS ...13 OPERATION ...15 Preparing for Operation ...15 Generator Location ...15 Starting Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...17 High ...Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator...
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...Portable Generator Owner's Manual Turn generator OFF and allow to spill fuel when refueling. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is set on wet surface. Generator sup- If any fuel is dry before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with governed speed. Use approved... transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and ...
...Portable Generator Owner's Manual Turn generator OFF and allow to spill fuel when refueling. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is set on wet surface. Generator sup- If any fuel is dry before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with governed speed. Use approved... transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and ...
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...cause back or other bodily injury. Remove all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E ...models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this section to get your generator...
...cause back or other bodily injury. Remove all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E ...models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this section to get your generator...
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... mm flange serrated nut; If handle seems to hang down on top of alternator with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle ... bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Slide handle bar through center of sulfuric acid, which can result. • Only use electric start feature, battery (included) must be collapsed, if desired. Hands and fingers can be connected to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes....
... mm flange serrated nut; If handle seems to hang down on top of alternator with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle ... bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Slide handle bar through center of sulfuric acid, which can result. • Only use electric start feature, battery (included) must be collapsed, if desired. Hands and fingers can be connected to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes....
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...terminal (Figure 13). fasten with local utility companies. • If generator is applied to disengage battery lead. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to the intended use of generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If using a receptacle tester,...ordinances that apply to red positive (+) post on battery; fasten with nut and bolt provided. 3. Carefully cut cable strap to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to black negative (-) post on battery; When ...
...terminal (Figure 13). fasten with local utility companies. • If generator is applied to disengage battery lead. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to the intended use of generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If using a receptacle tester,...ordinances that apply to red positive (+) post on battery; fasten with nut and bolt provided. 3. Carefully cut cable strap to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to black negative (-) post on battery; When ...
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..., see page 12). H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500). Choke control must be removed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Choke Control Controls choke valve...
..., see page 12). H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500). Choke control must be removed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Choke Control Controls choke valve...
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... in well-ventilated area. * You must be sure to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on . See "Adding Fuel" on firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Before starting generator, be connected to spill from windows, doors, and and windows are : In...
... in well-ventilated area. * You must be sure to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on . See "Adding Fuel" on firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Before starting generator, be connected to spill from windows, doors, and and windows are : In...
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... is applied to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Proceed according to method you notice engine cranking speed drop after 5 seconds, release engine start switch and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start engine again. • If you want to use to avoid kickback. When engine...
... is applied to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Proceed according to method you notice engine cranking speed drop after 5 seconds, release engine start switch and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start engine again. • If you want to use to avoid kickback. When engine...
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...350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 TABLE 1. Allow generator to add power rating (watts) of each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in and turned...is proper size (wire-gauge) to generator, use : 1. Even with electrical appliances plugged in altitude. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17..., becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . Rules for Powering Appliances NEVER start generator with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will reduce performance and may go unnoticed. Be...
...350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 TABLE 1. Allow generator to add power rating (watts) of each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in and turned...is proper size (wire-gauge) to generator, use : 1. Even with electrical appliances plugged in altitude. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17..., becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . Rules for Powering Appliances NEVER start generator with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will reduce performance and may go unnoticed. Be...
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...-1500 Microwave oven 750-1100 Personal computer • CPU - Be sure that power rating of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Typical Appliance Running Wattages * Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. awake / asleep...• Flat screen 120 Toaster 800-1400 Toaster oven 1225 VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25 Vacuum cleaner* 1000-1440 Water heater (40 gal) 4500-5500 Water pump* (deep well) 250-1100 TABLE 1.
...-1500 Microwave oven 750-1100 Personal computer • CPU - Be sure that power rating of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Typical Appliance Running Wattages * Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. awake / asleep...• Flat screen 120 Toaster 800-1400 Toaster oven 1225 VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25 Vacuum cleaner* 1000-1440 Water heater (40 gal) 4500-5500 Water pump* (deep well) 250-1100 TABLE 1.
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... good operating condition. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Accidental starting battery cables. If engine must be run, be performed by a service dealer. The maintenance schedule applies to reduce the risk of use X‡ X‡ HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 FREQUENCY* MAINTENANCE TASK Check engine oil level Inspect for recommendations...
... good operating condition. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Accidental starting battery cables. If engine must be run, be performed by a service dealer. The maintenance schedule applies to reduce the risk of use X‡ X‡ HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 FREQUENCY* MAINTENANCE TASK Check engine oil level Inspect for recommendations...
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...better. Be sure generator is at "H"... Oil iNOTE: For initial start engine until you add required...fill cap and wipe off dipstick end with generator. 1. Pull out to Figure 20 for...low oil level: • The engine start switch will remain in RUN position. ... check engine oil level: 1. Stop generator if engine is too low. Engine ... of engine oil. Be sure generator is within indicated range. Engine... oil fill cap and fully tighten. 6. Stop generator if engine is at "L" or below, add ... Recommendations." Engine oil is very important to start -up, follow instructions provided on flat, ...
...better. Be sure generator is at "H"... Oil iNOTE: For initial start engine until you add required...fill cap and wipe off dipstick end with generator. 1. Pull out to Figure 20 for...low oil level: • The engine start switch will remain in RUN position. ... check engine oil level: 1. Stop generator if engine is too low. Engine ... of engine oil. Be sure generator is within indicated range. Engine... oil fill cap and fully tighten. 6. Stop generator if engine is at "L" or below, add ... Recommendations." Engine oil is very important to start -up, follow instructions provided on flat, ...
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...and remove oil fill cap. Place oil pan, or other container suitable for holding engine oil, underneath generator. Allow oil to spray out of skin exposed to drain into oil pan or container. FIGURE 24:...Figure 20 for holding engine oil Clean cloth Unused engine oil (SAE type indicated in Fig- Start engine and run until warm. 3. FIGURE 25: Loosen Oil Drain Bolt 7. FIGURE 26: Remove Oil Fill Cap... 12 mm socket, loosen drain plug bolt; HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 28: Engine Oil Dipstick-Oil Level Indicator www.honeywellgenerators.com 21
...and remove oil fill cap. Place oil pan, or other container suitable for holding engine oil, underneath generator. Allow oil to spray out of skin exposed to drain into oil pan or container. FIGURE 24:...Figure 20 for holding engine oil Clean cloth Unused engine oil (SAE type indicated in Fig- Start engine and run until warm. 3. FIGURE 25: Loosen Oil Drain Bolt 7. FIGURE 26: Remove Oil Fill Cap... 12 mm socket, loosen drain plug bolt; HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 28: Engine Oil Dipstick-Oil Level Indicator www.honeywellgenerators.com 21
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... (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to 15% MTBE by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may be sure area is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to spill fuel when...oxygenated fuel available. Avoid getting dirt or water in filler neck). Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Adding Fuel Before each use stale or contaminated gasoline. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by spilled fuel is ...
... (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to 15% MTBE by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may be sure area is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to spill fuel when...oxygenated fuel available. Avoid getting dirt or water in filler neck). Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Adding Fuel Before each use stale or contaminated gasoline. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by spilled fuel is ...
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...• Thoroughly wash hands and any dirt or water that could cause severe burns. Spark Plug Equivalents to OFF position. 4. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Reinstall air filter. 9. Clean fuel sediment cup at end of deposits. Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: 100842A* Bosch W20EPR Champion... Cup Assembly Removal B C FIGURE 34: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Pieces 5. To clean fuel sediment cup, you will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is set on flat, level surface. 3. Do not touch. Reinstall sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel filter. 8....
...• Thoroughly wash hands and any dirt or water that could cause severe burns. Spark Plug Equivalents to OFF position. 4. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Reinstall air filter. 9. Clean fuel sediment cup at end of deposits. Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: 100842A* Bosch W20EPR Champion... Cup Assembly Removal B C FIGURE 34: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Pieces 5. To clean fuel sediment cup, you will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is set on flat, level surface. 3. Do not touch. Reinstall sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel filter. 8....
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...start or starts and runs rough. 1 No fuel. 2 Stale fuel. 3 No engine oil. 4 Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. 5 Faulty/bad spark plug. 6 Fuel not reaching carburetor. 7 Dirty air cleaner. 8 Dirty spark arrestor screen. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Drain fuel tank; TABLE 6. Generator ... breaker. Replace defective cord set . 3 Connected electrical appliance/ equipment is defective. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 Be sure to power from the generator. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away...
...start or starts and runs rough. 1 No fuel. 2 Stale fuel. 3 No engine oil. 4 Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. 5 Faulty/bad spark plug. 6 Fuel not reaching carburetor. 7 Dirty air cleaner. 8 Dirty spark arrestor screen. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Drain fuel tank; TABLE 6. Generator ... breaker. Replace defective cord set . 3 Connected electrical appliance/ equipment is defective. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 Be sure to power from the generator. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away...
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...maintenance 23 Appliances powering 17 rules for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets Household 13 Transfer ... oxygenated types 22 recommendations 22 Fuel Sediment Cup cleaning 24 Fuel Valve 13 G Generator location 15 nameplate information 6 operation 15 outlets 13 safety labels 3 specifications 31 starting 15 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual INDEX stopping 17 storing 26 transporting 26 unpacking guidelines 5 warranty 35...
...maintenance 23 Appliances powering 17 rules for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets Household 13 Transfer ... oxygenated types 22 recommendations 22 Fuel Sediment Cup cleaning 24 Fuel Valve 13 G Generator location 15 nameplate information 6 operation 15 outlets 13 safety labels 3 specifications 31 starting 15 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual INDEX stopping 17 storing 26 transporting 26 unpacking guidelines 5 warranty 35...
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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 39 Part Name Air Cleaner Assembly Air Filter Fuel Cap Fuel Shut-Off Valve Fuel Strainer Ignition Coil Recoil Assembly ... Rope and Handle Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Spark Plug Spark Arrestor Wheel Wheel Handle Pivot Bracket Wheel Kit Hardware Handle Bar Rubber Handle Grip Smart Start Card HW5500/5500E Maintenance Parts List Part Number 100832A 100833A 100834A 100835A 100836A 100838A 100839A 100840A 100841A 100842A 100843A 100844A 100845A 100852A 100846A 100847A 100848A...
HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 39 Part Name Air Cleaner Assembly Air Filter Fuel Cap Fuel Shut-Off Valve Fuel Strainer Ignition Coil Recoil Assembly ... Rope and Handle Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Spark Plug Spark Arrestor Wheel Wheel Handle Pivot Bracket Wheel Kit Hardware Handle Bar Rubber Handle Grip Smart Start Card HW5500/5500E Maintenance Parts List Part Number 100832A 100833A 100834A 100835A 100836A 100838A 100839A 100840A 100841A 100842A 100843A 100844A 100845A 100852A 100846A 100847A 100848A...