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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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... down important information about your safety, and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the...
... down important information about your safety, and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the...
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... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
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... 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 Altitude Operation ...17 Powering...Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 ...
... 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 Altitude Operation ...17 Powering...Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 ...
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... of this manual to death, serious injury, and property damage. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 All safety messages are open. vents. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided...
... of this manual to death, serious injury, and property damage. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 All safety messages are open. vents. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided...
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...fuel when refueling. Use approved transfer equipment to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with skin or breathing of generator can cause death or great physical harm. • When using generator for a while after...and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Turn generator OFF and allow flames or sparks near the gen- Spilled fuel ...
...fuel when refueling. Use approved transfer equipment to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with skin or breathing of generator can cause death or great physical harm. • When using generator for a while after...and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Turn generator OFF and allow flames or sparks near the gen- Spilled fuel ...
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H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 NOTE: Illustration below . Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer ... any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide important safety and maintenance information. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several labels which is packaged with HW5500E models.
H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 NOTE: Illustration below . Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer ... any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide important safety and maintenance information. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several labels which is packaged with HW5500E models.
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Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 ANYONE using a utility knife to cut each corner (from top to ...closely follow all instructions and precautions can 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 ...
Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 ANYONE using a utility knife to cut each corner (from top to ...closely follow all instructions and precautions can 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 ...
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You can find this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
You can find this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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...: Illustration above shows battery, which is heavy! NEVER lift generator without assistance. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is available only with this generator. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. iNOTE: In order to...
...: Illustration above shows battery, which is heavy! NEVER lift generator without assistance. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is available only with this generator. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. iNOTE: In order to...
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... recoil starter handle. Stand at side of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Place 5/16" washer in center...
... recoil starter handle. Stand at side of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Place 5/16" washer in center...
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Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. Return generator in hardware bag) to install wheel axle. other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to frame. 4. ...frame first. 1B. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 One bracket comes already attached to frame using 16 mm fullthread...
Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. Return generator in hardware bag) to install wheel axle. other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to frame. 4. ...frame first. 1B. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 One bracket comes already attached to frame using 16 mm fullthread...
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...firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. 5. FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes. tighten until securely seated. If handle seems to ... mm flange serrated nut; Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: Handle Brackets (2) Handle...
...firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. 5. FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes. tighten until securely seated. If handle seems to ... mm flange serrated nut; Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: Handle Brackets (2) Handle...
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...jurisdiction. • In some areas, generators are required to be grounded to the intended use of generator. Connect red positive (+) battery lead to the ground terminal (Figure 13). Grounding the Generator strap. Grounding the Generator Generator must be observed. When connecting or disconnecting...not show same ground circuit condition as for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be regis- HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery iNOTE: Actual battery appearance may be additional ...
...jurisdiction. • In some areas, generators are required to be grounded to the intended use of generator. Connect red positive (+) battery lead to the ground terminal (Figure 13). Grounding the Generator strap. Grounding the Generator Generator must be observed. When connecting or disconnecting...not show same ground circuit condition as for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be regis- HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery iNOTE: Actual battery appearance may be additional ...
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... onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Transfer switch is a device that allows switching from utility line, allowing for efficient operation of manual and automatic. If you will be using generator for backup power, generator must be deadly. What is restored, generator may electrocute utility company workers or others who...
... onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Transfer switch is a device that allows switching from utility line, allowing for efficient operation of manual and automatic. If you will be using generator for backup power, generator must be deadly. What is restored, generator may electrocute utility company workers or others who...
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... only with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for electric start engine, if needed (HW5500E). K J I - H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. J-Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Indicates engine is provided for grounding protection. Information below is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP...
... only with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for electric start engine, if needed (HW5500E). K J I - H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. J-Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Indicates engine is provided for grounding protection. Information below is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP...
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...in death or serious injury to appliances. • NEVER start generator with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on . For initial start generator: 1. Starting Generator Before starting generator, complete the following safety rules: Depressed areas such as construction foundations...• NEVER use generator inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from gas tank. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause electrical current from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators...
...in death or serious injury to appliances. • NEVER start generator with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on . For initial start generator: 1. Starting Generator Before starting generator, complete the following safety rules: Depressed areas such as construction foundations...• NEVER use generator inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from gas tank. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause electrical current from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators...