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... a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this information should you and others , be asked to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. Honeywell International Inc. Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-494-3571 honeywellgenerators.com © 2008 Northshore Power Systems LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell...
... a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this information should you and others , be asked to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. Honeywell International Inc. Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-494-3571 honeywellgenerators.com © 2008 Northshore Power Systems LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell...
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...Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...17 High Altitude Operation ...17 Powering Appliances ...17 MAINTENANCE ...19 Maintenance Schedule ...19 Engine Oil ...20 Adding Fuel ...22 Air 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 HW7500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
...Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...17 High Altitude Operation ...17 Powering Appliances ...17 MAINTENANCE ...19 Maintenance Schedule ...19 Engine Oil ...20 Adding Fuel ...22 Air 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 HW7500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
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... your attention to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand...
... your attention to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand...
Owners Manual
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.... • Damage to a building's electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by misuse or modification is set on wet surface. erator or where gasoline is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow...
.... • Damage to a building's electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by misuse or modification is set on wet surface. erator or where gasoline is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow...
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... generator can result in Owner's Manual before operating generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Failure to get your generator ready for any damage that all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW7500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction...
... generator can result in Owner's Manual before operating generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Failure to get your generator ready for any damage that all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW7500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction...
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NEVER lift generator without assistance. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side...
NEVER lift generator without assistance. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side...
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...; NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to red positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to Alternator for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be regis- HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Special Requirements There may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground circuit condition as for local codes or...
...; NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to red positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to Alternator for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be regis- HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Special Requirements There may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground circuit condition as for local codes or...
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... Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to run and stop the engine. Choke control must be used to generator for grounding protection. Refer to ON position when starting a cold engine. Master circuit breaker controls power to ground wire for power. Muffler reaches temperatures that can be moved to Operation section (page 15) for backup power (see Troubleshooting section. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to building's main electrical system for instructions on fuel...
... Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to run and stop the engine. Choke control must be used to generator for grounding protection. Refer to ON position when starting a cold engine. Master circuit breaker controls power to ground wire for power. Muffler reaches temperatures that can be moved to Operation section (page 15) for backup power (see Troubleshooting section. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to building's main electrical system for instructions on fuel...
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... generator is set on page 11. Check extension cords-be connected to each use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. See "Adding Fuel" on page 20. The generator must add fuel before using your generator, keep engine in this Owner's Manual. Inhalation of engine oil to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- It is overturned or sinks into utility lines...
... generator is set on page 11. Check extension cords-be connected to each use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. See "Adding Fuel" on page 20. The generator must add fuel before using your generator, keep engine in this Owner's Manual. Inhalation of engine oil to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- It is overturned or sinks into utility lines...
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... push to reset circuit breaker. • Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to add power rating (watts) of generator. If engine jetted for high altitude is proper size (wire-gauge) to run for appliance you will reduce performance and may go unnoticed. Power rating information can result in and turned on back of appliance, refer to STOP position until engine stops. Press engine control switch to OFF...
... push to reset circuit breaker. • Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to add power rating (watts) of generator. If engine jetted for high altitude is proper size (wire-gauge) to run for appliance you will reduce performance and may go unnoticed. Power rating information can result in and turned on back of appliance, refer to STOP position until engine stops. Press engine control switch to OFF...
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... normal operating conditions. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. • Shut off engine before operation, can cause severe injury or death. Also disconnect both starting of use X† Check/adjust valve clearance Clean fuel tank and strainer Check fuel line Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ TABLE 2. If engine must be run, be performed by a service dealer...
... normal operating conditions. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. • Shut off engine before operation, can cause severe injury or death. Also disconnect both starting of use X† Check/adjust valve clearance Clean fuel tank and strainer Check fuel line Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ TABLE 2. If engine must be run, be performed by a service dealer...
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... Portable Generator Owner's Manual Engine oil is too low. Remove oil fill cap. Stop generator if engine is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Other viscosities shown in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to read current oil level indicated on engine oil bottle provided with clean cloth. 4. Pull out to each use. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten. It is running . 2. Low Oil Protection When engine oil...
... Portable Generator Owner's Manual Engine oil is too low. Remove oil fill cap. Stop generator if engine is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Other viscosities shown in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to read current oil level indicated on engine oil bottle provided with clean cloth. 4. Pull out to each use. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten. It is running . 2. Low Oil Protection When engine oil...
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... to 15% MTBE by volume may cause starting or performance problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of fuel. Stop generator if engine is running . Adding Fuel 14. Always keep fuel strainer in the fuel tank. Avoid getting dirt or water in place while refueling. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual NEVER OVERFILL.
... to 15% MTBE by volume may cause starting or performance problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of fuel. Stop generator if engine is running . Adding Fuel 14. Always keep fuel strainer in the fuel tank. Avoid getting dirt or water in place while refueling. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual NEVER OVERFILL.
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... air filter more frequently. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 Turn thumbscrew counterclock wise to overfill. 2. Air Filter Maintenance A dirty air filter will need: Household soap and water Clean, dry cloth Clean engine oil 1. If operating generator in a solution of cover to carburetor, which may cause poor engine performance or damage. If noise persists, see an authorized generator dealer. FIGURE 32: Air Filter Removal 4. Rinse air filter...
... air filter more frequently. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 Turn thumbscrew counterclock wise to overfill. 2. Air Filter Maintenance A dirty air filter will need: Household soap and water Clean, dry cloth Clean engine oil 1. If operating generator in a solution of cover to carburetor, which may cause poor engine performance or damage. If noise persists, see an authorized generator dealer. FIGURE 32: Air Filter Removal 4. Rinse air filter...
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.../16" Spark plug socket wrench New spark plug (if existing spark plug is running . 2. Turn fuel valve to used oil with 10 mm socket, remove fuel sediment cup assembly (sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel screen). Wipe pieces clean with soap and water. 6. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, spark plug must be in filter. 8. If engine has been running, muffler will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is set on flat...
.../16" Spark plug socket wrench New spark plug (if existing spark plug is running . 2. Turn fuel valve to used oil with 10 mm socket, remove fuel sediment cup assembly (sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel screen). Wipe pieces clean with soap and water. 6. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, spark plug must be in filter. 8. If engine has been running, muffler will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is set on flat...
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... care not to prevent fuel spillage. Transporting Generator 4. Pull off spark arrestor clamp. 7. C A B FIGURE 39: Spark Arrestor Assembly 5. pull off cap. 8. TABLE 5. Cool generator completely before filling with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*. 2 months to protect it from internal corrosion. 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual When transporting the generator: • Press engine control switch to OFF position. • Turn fuel valve lever to OFF position...
... care not to prevent fuel spillage. Transporting Generator 4. Pull off spark arrestor clamp. 7. C A B FIGURE 39: Spark Arrestor Assembly 5. pull off cap. 8. TABLE 5. Cool generator completely before filling with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*. 2 months to protect it from internal corrosion. 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual When transporting the generator: • Press engine control switch to OFF position. • Turn fuel valve lever to OFF position...
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.... TROUBLESHOOTING ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in the product manual. This is losing charge. Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. fill with fresh fuel (page 27). 3 Add engine oil (page 20). 4 Install spark plug cap over spark plug. 5 Check/replace spark plug (page 24). 6 Clean fuel sediment cup (page 24). 7 Clean or replace air cleaner...
.... TROUBLESHOOTING ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in the product manual. This is losing charge. Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. fill with fresh fuel (page 27). 3 Add engine oil (page 20). 4 Install spark plug cap over spark plug. 5 Check/replace spark plug (page 24). 6 Clean fuel sediment cup (page 24). 7 Clean or replace air cleaner...
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... warranty does not cover an emission control part that an emissions control part is defective, if the diagnostic work is replaced or repaired as described in -use of two years, subject to an authorized NSP Honeywell generator dealer for maintenance or repairs. Air injection system (if equipped) 5. Exhaust System A. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 33 COVERAGE Emissions control parts on the engine are warranted for vacuum, temper- Fuel metering system A. Carburetor C. Fuel line, clamps, control valve E. Fuel tank...
... warranty does not cover an emission control part that an emissions control part is defective, if the diagnostic work is replaced or repaired as described in -use of two years, subject to an authorized NSP Honeywell generator dealer for maintenance or repairs. Air injection system (if equipped) 5. Exhaust System A. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 33 COVERAGE Emissions control parts on the engine are warranted for vacuum, temper- Fuel metering system A. Carburetor C. Fuel line, clamps, control valve E. Fuel tank...
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... federal or state law with the Company is any repaired product shall be addressed to place of NSP; (vi) use . GENERATOR SERVICE Do not return your generator to : Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 "Consumer use . To the extent that are consumer products under...
... federal or state law with the Company is any repaired product shall be addressed to place of NSP; (vi) use . GENERATOR SERVICE Do not return your generator to : Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 "Consumer use . To the extent that are consumer products under...
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... 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Choke Control 13 Components 13 Components and Controls air cleaner assembly 13 breakers 13 choke control 13 engine oil plug 13 engine switch 13 fuel gauge 13 fuel tank cap 13 fuel valve 13 ground terminal 13 muffler 13 outlets Household 13 recoil starter grip 13 spark arrestor 13 spark plug cap 13 D Damage inspecting for 5 Draining Fuel 27 E Electric Start 16 Engine Oil changing 21 Engine Switch 13 F Fuel adding 22 draining 27 oxygenated types...
... 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Choke Control 13 Components 13 Components and Controls air cleaner assembly 13 breakers 13 choke control 13 engine oil plug 13 engine switch 13 fuel gauge 13 fuel tank cap 13 fuel valve 13 ground terminal 13 muffler 13 outlets Household 13 recoil starter grip 13 spark arrestor 13 spark plug cap 13 D Damage inspecting for 5 Draining Fuel 27 E Electric Start 16 Engine Oil changing 21 Engine Switch 13 F Fuel adding 22 draining 27 oxygenated types...