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Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) www.honeywellgenerators.com © 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. Northshore Power Systems Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA Model Number Part Number Phase AC...
Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) www.honeywellgenerators.com © 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. Northshore Power Systems Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA Model Number Part Number Phase AC...
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... Engine Fuel ...20 Air Filter 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 HW6200/HW6200L Portable...
... Engine Fuel ...20 Air Filter 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 HW6200/HW6200L Portable...
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...engine cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be sure the area is not covered under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator... Owner's Manual Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation and remains hot...
...engine cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be sure the area is not covered under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator... Owner's Manual Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation and remains hot...
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Squeeze out excessive oil. Failure to properly follow all information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to replace information ... in cleansing solvent and dry up once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in Owner's Manual before operating generator. OFF p/n 101986A G p/n 100879D p/n 100885C H p/n 100882C WARNING ADVERTENCIA I HOT SUPERFICIES SURFACES CALIENTES p/n 100881B J 100887C 101986A 100879D 100882C 100885C 100881B ...
Squeeze out excessive oil. Failure to properly follow all information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to replace information ... in cleansing solvent and dry up once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in Owner's Manual before operating generator. OFF p/n 101986A G p/n 100879D p/n 100885C H p/n 100882C WARNING ADVERTENCIA I HOT SUPERFICIES SURFACES CALIENTES p/n 100881B J 100887C 101986A 100879D 100882C 100885C 100881B ...
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... down the identification information specific to closely follow all of this Owner's Manual. Unpacking Guidelines 1. See "Adding Engine Oil" on the inside cover of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰ 20' 30 amp 4-in circumstances leading...
... down the identification information specific to closely follow all of this Owner's Manual. Unpacking Guidelines 1. See "Adding Engine Oil" on the inside cover of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰ 20' 30 amp 4-in circumstances leading...
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NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary.
NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary.
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...unit. 4. Attach each support leg to tilt generator backward. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Grip frame; Assembly 5. FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Generator is heavy! Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. carefully pull up...flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; Place a washer in the center of generator frame, using a 30 mm long hex flange bolt and a serrated flange nut; HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Step 1: Install Support Legs To ...
...unit. 4. Attach each support leg to tilt generator backward. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Grip frame; Assembly 5. FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Generator is heavy! Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. carefully pull up...flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; Place a washer in the center of generator frame, using a 30 mm long hex flange bolt and a serrated flange nut; HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Step 1: Install Support Legs To ...
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...; RUN-Prepares engine to start and stop the engine. Set Tripped cuit by over- H-Choke Control Controls choke valve. Master circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. Fuel Gage Indicates level of electricity from faulty appliances. G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
...; RUN-Prepares engine to start and stop the engine. Set Tripped cuit by over- H-Choke Control Controls choke valve. Master circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. Fuel Gage Indicates level of electricity from faulty appliances. G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping generator. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
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... openings can kill you use and match amperage and voltage ratings of generator outlet. „ Equipped with generator. ‰ Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on wet surface. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. Inhalation ...and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air. • ONLY use generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other equipment, and combustible materials during a power outage. ‰ Check/add engine oil- Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. ‰ Consult a licensed electrician...
... openings can kill you use and match amperage and voltage ratings of generator outlet. „ Equipped with generator. ‰ Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on wet surface. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. Inhalation ...and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air. • ONLY use generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other equipment, and combustible materials during a power outage. ‰ Check/add engine oil- Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. ‰ Consult a licensed electrician...
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... Set Tripped FIGURE 17: Circuit Breaker Position 3. NOTICE If engine will not start the engine and carefully return the recoil starter handle to the engine. 8. Confirm the circuit breakers are set. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Return it gently to prevent damage to be...
... Set Tripped FIGURE 17: Circuit Breaker Position 3. NOTICE If engine will not start the engine and carefully return the recoil starter handle to the engine. 8. Confirm the circuit breakers are set. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Return it gently to prevent damage to be...
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... on an appliance's product label, stamped inside or on the Twist-Lock (NEMA L14-30R) outlet. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to STOP position. 4. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Check all circuit breakers for the breaker to cool, and then...
... on an appliance's product label, stamped inside or on the Twist-Lock (NEMA L14-30R) outlet. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to STOP position. 4. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Check all circuit breakers for the breaker to cool, and then...
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...WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to keep the generator in which you can cause severe injury or death. NEVER use inside a home Only use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Every year... or 200 hours of the emission control devices and systems may be sure area is well ventilated. This is recommended that this owner's manual. vents. • Shut off engine before operation...
...WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to keep the generator in which you can cause severe injury or death. NEVER use inside a home Only use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Every year... or 200 hours of the emission control devices and systems may be sure area is well ventilated. This is recommended that this owner's manual. vents. • Shut off engine before operation...
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.... 4. Check oil level. 7. FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Pull out to spray out of engine fill hole. Stop generator if engine is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Hot engine oil can cause hot engine oil to read current oil...
.... 4. Check oil level. 7. FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Pull out to spray out of engine fill hole. Stop generator if engine is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Hot engine oil can cause hot engine oil to read current oil...
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.... socket and 3" extension ‰ Oil drain pan or other container suitable for recommended oil type). Stop engine. FIGURE 27: Loosen Oil Drain Screw HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 WARNING ALWAYS stop engine before removing oil fill dipstick. Slowly unscrew and remove oil fill dipstick. Using a socket wrench with 12...
.... socket and 3" extension ‰ Oil drain pan or other container suitable for recommended oil type). Stop engine. FIGURE 27: Loosen Oil Drain Screw HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 WARNING ALWAYS stop engine before removing oil fill dipstick. Slowly unscrew and remove oil fill dipstick. Using a socket wrench with 12...
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.... Oxygenated Fuel Types Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol by volume may cause starting engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with recommended fuel. Refuel carefully to help meet clean air standards. Use unleaded...vapor may have only oxygenated fuel available. Be careful not to a conventional unleaded gasoline. 20 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to ...
.... Oxygenated Fuel Types Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol by volume may cause starting engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with recommended fuel. Refuel carefully to help meet clean air standards. Use unleaded...vapor may have only oxygenated fuel available. Be careful not to a conventional unleaded gasoline. 20 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to ...
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... extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. WARNING Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause engine damage. FIGURE 32: Air Cleaner Cover 3. NOTICE Running engine with a pump octane rating of the air cleaner and remove the cover. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 33: Air Filter Removal www.honeywellgenerators.com 21 To clean air...
... extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. WARNING Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause engine damage. FIGURE 32: Air Cleaner Cover 3. NOTICE Running engine with a pump octane rating of the air cleaner and remove the cover. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 33: Air Filter Removal www.honeywellgenerators.com 21 To clean air...
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Squeeze out excess oil. FIGURE 39: Air Filter Installation -Model Numbers Ending in filter. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTE: Engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in "L" 10. Air Filter Maintenance 4. Coat air filter...absorbent cloth, squeeze air filter ele- ment dry, being careful not to used oil with soap and water. Wash air filter(s) in clean engine oil. Rinse parts thoroughly with two foam air filters, install the light grey filter first and then the dark grey filter. FIGURE 35: ...
Squeeze out excess oil. FIGURE 39: Air Filter Installation -Model Numbers Ending in filter. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTE: Engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in "L" 10. Air Filter Maintenance 4. Coat air filter...absorbent cloth, squeeze air filter ele- ment dry, being careful not to used oil with soap and water. Wash air filter(s) in clean engine oil. Rinse parts thoroughly with two foam air filters, install the light grey filter first and then the dark grey filter. FIGURE 35: ...
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...must be properly gapped and free of this manual. Spark Plug Equivalents to ON position. 10. Stop engine if it is running . Start generator and check for setting spark plug gap) 1. Stop engine if it is running . Allow to completely cool. 2. Clean any dirt from entering the carburetor. Cleaning...and sediment cup (C) with a 14 mm open end wrench ‰ Household soap and water ‰ Clean, dry cloth To clean fuel sediment cup: 1. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 Allow to completely cool. 2. Remove spark plug cap.
...must be properly gapped and free of this manual. Spark Plug Equivalents to ON position. 10. Stop engine if it is running . Start generator and check for setting spark plug gap) 1. Stop engine if it is running . Allow to completely cool. 2. Clean any dirt from entering the carburetor. Cleaning...and sediment cup (C) with a 14 mm open end wrench ‰ Household soap and water ‰ Clean, dry cloth To clean fuel sediment cup: 1. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 Allow to completely cool. 2. Remove spark plug cap.
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...spark plug with a slotted screwdriver. Stop generator if engine is in good condition. 11. Remove muffler cover. Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with wire brush. 8. FIGURE 43: Spark Plug Removal 6. NEVER touch hot surfaces. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. ...very hot and could damage engine. NOTICE Spark plug must be cleaned according to compress the washer. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent. Remove spark arrestor clamp. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Measure spark plug...
...spark plug with a slotted screwdriver. Stop generator if engine is in good condition. 11. Remove muffler cover. Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with wire brush. 8. FIGURE 43: Spark Plug Removal 6. NEVER touch hot surfaces. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. ...very hot and could damage engine. NOTICE Spark plug must be cleaned according to compress the washer. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent. Remove spark arrestor clamp. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Measure spark plug...
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... of excessive humidity and dust. • Refer to Table 5 for conditioner recommendations. This closes both the intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine from internal corrosion. 7. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 25 Use a flashlight to 1 year or more See procedure below. Drain fuel into spark plug hole. 5. Place...
... of excessive humidity and dust. • Refer to Table 5 for conditioner recommendations. This closes both the intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine from internal corrosion. 7. HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 25 Use a flashlight to 1 year or more See procedure below. Drain fuel into spark plug hole. 5. Place...
