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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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... your safety, and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. Please use spaces provided below to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. Identification information specific to read this...
... your safety, and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. Please use spaces provided below to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. Identification information specific to read this...
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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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... injury to the operator or to specific types of this manual to generator components. vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety... Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in product manual. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if...
... injury to the operator or to specific types of this manual to generator components. vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety... Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in product manual. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if...
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... bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot...engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Turn generator OFF and allow flames or sparks near the gen- If any way. • Damage to cool before ...
... bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot...engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Turn generator OFF and allow flames or sparks near the gen- If any way. • Damage to cool before ...
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... Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. 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 Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of...
... Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. 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 Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of...
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Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. 2. Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all information provided in the product manual. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove all instructions and precautions can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all of ...
Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. 2. Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all information provided in the product manual. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove all instructions and precautions can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all of ...
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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 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.
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... unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is...
... unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is...
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... Gently set on bottom of each support leg to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Attach each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to pre-drilled holes ...on flat, level surface. 2. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator frame, using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt ...
... Gently set on bottom of each support leg to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Attach each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to pre-drilled holes ...on flat, level surface. 2. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator frame, using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt ...
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...; FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to install wheel axle...
...; FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to install wheel axle...
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... start feature, battery (included) must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • To collapse handles, push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. 5. Battery To use insulated/non-conducting... Handle Bracket to achieve snug fit. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual iNOTE: Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. If handle seems to top of battery. 1. Battery gases...
... start feature, battery (included) must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • To collapse handles, push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. 5. Battery To use insulated/non-conducting... Handle Bracket to achieve snug fit. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual iNOTE: Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. If handle seems to top of battery. 1. Battery gases...
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...Requirements There may be additional regulations which can result in electric shock, follow these instructions exactly. Grounding the Generator strap. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to red positive (+) post on battery; FIGURE 12: Electric Starter.... • If generator is applied to disengage battery lead. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction for a home receptacle. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Grounding the Generator Generator must be regis-
...Requirements There may be additional regulations which can result in electric shock, follow these instructions exactly. Grounding the Generator strap. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to red positive (+) post on battery; FIGURE 12: Electric Starter.... • If generator is applied to disengage battery lead. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction for a home receptacle. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Grounding the Generator Generator must be regis-
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... in building's electrical system. When utility power is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Electrical current can be connected to feedback into generator. If you will be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to building's electrical system, consult...
... in building's electrical system. When utility power is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Electrical current can be connected to feedback into generator. If you will be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to building's electrical system, consult...
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...for reference only. Information below is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500). I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is no power at outlets, see page 12). Muffler...temperatures that can be grounded to ON position when starting (HW5500); NEVER touch hot surfaces. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is available only with HW5500E models) A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V...
...for reference only. Information below is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500). I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is no power at outlets, see page 12). Muffler...temperatures that can be grounded to ON position when starting (HW5500); NEVER touch hot surfaces. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is available only with HW5500E models) A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V...
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..., and and windows are : In good condition. Rated for backup power. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Generator Location When deciding on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on . Use generator only outdoors and far away from gas tank. OPERATION Preparing for the first time. Be...
..., and and windows are : In good condition. Rated for backup power. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Generator Location When deciding on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on . Use generator only outdoors and far away from gas tank. OPERATION Preparing for the first time. Be...
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... than you want to use to ON position. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to RUN position. Manual (Recoil) Start: Press engine control switch to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual ON/OFF position 3. Proceed according to method you can damage starter...
... than you want to use to ON position. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to RUN position. Manual (Recoil) Start: Press engine control switch to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual ON/OFF position 3. Proceed according to method you can damage starter...