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... number and serial number) can be found in the location illustrated below to this generator. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! For your generator. Identification information specific to be asked to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. makes no representations or warranties with respect to record important information about your safety and the safety of...
... number and serial number) can be found in the location illustrated below to this generator. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! For your generator. Identification information specific to be asked to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. makes no representations or warranties with respect to record important information about your safety and the safety of...
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... Maintenance ...21 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...23 Spark Plug Service ...23 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...24 Transporting Generator ...25 Storing Generator ...25 TROUBLESHOOTING ...27 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 WARRANTIES ...31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 32 INDEX ...35 MAINTENANCE PARTS 37 HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... Maintenance ...21 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...23 Spark Plug Service ...23 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...24 Transporting Generator ...25 Storing Generator ...25 TROUBLESHOOTING ...27 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 WARRANTIES ...31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 32 INDEX ...35 MAINTENANCE PARTS 37 HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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... monoxide. vents. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, could result in damage to death, serious injury, and property damage. Failure to closely...
... monoxide. vents. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, could result in damage to death, serious injury, and property damage. Failure to closely...
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... powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any fuel is spilled, be no fuel in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you...
... powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any fuel is spilled, be no fuel in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you...
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...Smart Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Failure to properly follow all information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Location of Important Labels E p/n 100887C F OFF ON... once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya ...
...Smart Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Failure to properly follow all information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Location of Important Labels E p/n 100887C F OFF ON... once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya ...
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... Part Number 100805C Phase 1 AC Voltage 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 See "Adding Engine Oil" on the inside cover of the following items are included in permanent damage and will result...
... Part Number 100805C Phase 1 AC Voltage 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 See "Adding Engine Oil" on the inside cover of the following items are included in permanent damage and will result...
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Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy!
Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy!
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... Leg Attached to tilt generator backward. Generator is heavy! HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Place a washer in the center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly 5. Lifting generator can cause back or...
... Leg Attached to tilt generator backward. Generator is heavy! HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Place a washer in the center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly 5. Lifting generator can cause back or...
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... washers (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 9: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle NOTE: Axle brackets are offset (one side longer than the other bracket is included in wheel kit box...
... washers (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 9: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle NOTE: Axle brackets are offset (one side longer than the other bracket is included in wheel kit box...
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...the handles to each bracket and line up on frame as illustrated below. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. If lifting the generator (i.e. Attach chain to frame and tighten. Slide rubber handle grip onto each...can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be used to roll the generator to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes. FIGURE 12: Insert Handle Bar to Frame 2. ...
...the handles to each bracket and line up on frame as illustrated below. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. If lifting the generator (i.e. Attach chain to frame and tighten. Slide rubber handle grip onto each...can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be used to roll the generator to horizontal position, pull up bolt holes. FIGURE 12: Insert Handle Bar to Frame 2. ...
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... utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Grounding the Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator-powered circuits from generator can be deadly. Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show the same ground...
... utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Grounding the Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator-powered circuits from generator can be deadly. Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show the same ground...
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...10. H-Choke Control Controls choke valve. J-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 CAUTION Generator must be pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine. C-Oil Drain Plug Allows engine ...no power at outlets, see page 10). I - I J D A K L H G M F E B C FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 520R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to spark plug. NEVER touch hot surfaces....
...10. H-Choke Control Controls choke valve. J-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 CAUTION Generator must be pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine. C-Oil Drain Plug Allows engine ...no power at outlets, see page 10). I - I J D A K L H G M F E B C FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 520R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to spark plug. NEVER touch hot surfaces....
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... page 10. Check extension cords-be connected to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during operation. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you cannot see or smell...
... page 10. Check extension cords-be connected to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during operation. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you cannot see or smell...
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... push choke control to snap back against the engine. Place generator outside in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Confirm the circuit breakers are set. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE If engine will not start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running condition. • Check...
... push choke control to snap back against the engine. Place generator outside in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Confirm the circuit breakers are set. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE If engine will not start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running condition. • Check...
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... appliances plugged in and turned on the duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlet above the breaker, wait several minutes for any household receptacle using generator. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Powering Appliances NOTE: In this product to power an appliance, be powering. If the master circuit breaker is...
... appliances plugged in and turned on the duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlet above the breaker, wait several minutes for any household receptacle using generator. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Powering Appliances NOTE: In this product to power an appliance, be powering. If the master circuit breaker is...
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NOTICE Starting appliances that of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Be sure that power rating of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of appliance does not exceed ... 1800-5000 Electric Blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fan, Ceiling* 65-175 Fan, Window* 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair Dryer 1200-1875 Heater, Portable 750-1500 Iron, Clothes 1000-1800 Microwave Oven 750-1100 Radio, Stereo 70-400 Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16 Cubic Feet* 725 Sump Pump, 1/2 hp*...
NOTICE Starting appliances that of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Be sure that power rating of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of appliance does not exceed ... 1800-5000 Electric Blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fan, Ceiling* 65-175 Fan, Window* 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair Dryer 1200-1875 Heater, Portable 750-1500 Iron, Clothes 1000-1800 Microwave Oven 750-1100 Radio, Stereo 70-400 Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16 Cubic Feet* 725 Sump Pump, 1/2 hp*...
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... a malfunction in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your individual needs and use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance and adjustment are open. If you operate generator under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in which...
... a malfunction in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your individual needs and use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance and adjustment are open. If you operate generator under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in which...
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... not screw in chart may be used . FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Refer to clean any dirt and debris. 4. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug... range. SAE 10W-30 is too low. Do not overfill. 8. Adding Engine Oil 1. Pull out to meet or exceed U.S. Stop generator if engine is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Crankcase pressure can cause severe burns. 2. Low Oil Protection When engine...
... not screw in chart may be used . FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Refer to clean any dirt and debris. 4. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug... range. SAE 10W-30 is too low. Do not overfill. 8. Adding Engine Oil 1. Pull out to meet or exceed U.S. Stop generator if engine is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Crankcase pressure can cause severe burns. 2. Low Oil Protection When engine...