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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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... Filter Maintenance ...23 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 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... Filter Maintenance ...23 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 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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...to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In ...addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. All safety messages are open. NEVER use...
...to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In ...addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. All safety messages are open. NEVER use...
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...installed by misuse or modification is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot for backup power, notify utility company. If any way. ... surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. The muffler ...
...installed by misuse or modification is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot for backup power, notify utility company. If any way. ... surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. The muffler ...
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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 NOTE: Illustration below . Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which is available only with HW5500E models. Should any...
... 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 NOTE: Illustration below . Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which is available only with HW5500E models. Should any...
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... card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this section to be seriously hurt or killed. Owner's Manual Inspect for Damage Carefully inspect generator for operation. Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. 2. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 If loss or damage is heavy! Package Checklist Verify that may have occurred during shipment...
... card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this section to be seriously hurt or killed. Owner's Manual Inspect for Damage Carefully inspect generator for operation. Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. 2. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 If loss or damage is heavy! Package Checklist Verify that may have occurred during shipment...
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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 information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). You can find this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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 information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). You can find 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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...2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. iNOTE:... will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is intended to be empty ...
...2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. iNOTE:... will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is intended to be empty ...
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... Side 3. Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach each support leg to tilt generator backward. 5. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. Grip frame; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. tighten until securely seated...
... Side 3. Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach each support leg to tilt generator backward. 5. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. Grip frame; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. tighten until securely seated...
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Install wheel axle brackets to install wheel axle. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, ... kit hardware bag. 1. Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to axle. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer.
Install wheel axle brackets to install wheel axle. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, ... kit hardware bag. 1. Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to axle. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer.
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... position, pull up bolt holes. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Exposed terminals, even on top of alternator with the negative (-) battery lead attached to generator's electric starter. Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on handle. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle...
... position, pull up bolt holes. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Exposed terminals, even on top of alternator with the negative (-) battery lead attached to generator's electric starter. Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on handle. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle...
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... nut and bolt provided. 3. Special Requirements There may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction. • In some areas, generators are required to AC neutral wire. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 fasten with nut and bolt provided. - + FIGURE 13: Ground Terminal...
... nut and bolt provided. 3. Special Requirements There may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction. • In some areas, generators are required to AC neutral wire. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 fasten with nut and bolt provided. - + FIGURE 13: Ground Terminal...
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...'s electrical system. Electrical current can be connected to feedback into generator. 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 During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from generator to building's electrical system through a transfer switch installed by a licensed...
...'s electrical system. Electrical current can be connected to feedback into generator. 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 During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from generator to building's electrical system through a transfer switch installed by a licensed...
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... generator and appliance. Generator must be grounded to ON position when starting (HW5500); See page 11. Muffler reaches temperatures that can be pulled out to prevent electrical shock from escaping generator. NEVER touch hot surfaces. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to all outlets. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
... generator and appliance. Generator must be grounded to ON position when starting (HW5500); See page 11. Muffler reaches temperatures that can be pulled out to prevent electrical shock from escaping generator. NEVER touch hot surfaces. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to all outlets. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
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... outdoors in death or serious injury to appliances. • NEVER start generator with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. vents. See "Using Generator for Operation Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Starting Generator Before starting generator, complete the following safety rules: Depressed areas such as construction foundations, pools...
... outdoors in death or serious injury to appliances. • NEVER start generator with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. vents. See "Using Generator for Operation Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Starting Generator Before starting generator, complete the following safety rules: Depressed areas such as construction foundations, pools...
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... position. FIGURE 16: Choke Rod 4. iNOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied to RUN position. Manual (Recoil) Start: Press engine control switch to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch... until engine starts. Carefully return recoil starter handle to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to its original position. 5. Kickback (rapid retraction) of time, it...
... position. FIGURE 16: Choke Rod 4. iNOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied to RUN position. Manual (Recoil) Start: Press engine control switch to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch... until engine starts. Carefully return recoil starter handle to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to its original position. 5. Kickback (rapid retraction) of time, it...
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... switch to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . The values provided in following table are in altitude. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Turn fuel valve to run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materials where heat might build up or cord damage...
... switch to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . The values provided in following table are in altitude. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Turn fuel valve to run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materials where heat might build up or cord damage...