Honeywell 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by crocco51 on February 2nd, 2013
My Generator Wont Start. Changed Plug, Used Starrter Fluid, Choked...
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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.
Owners Manual - Page 2
... may be seriously hurt or killed.
Congratulations on generator's nameplate. 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 International Inc. Please use spaces provided below to properly follow all instructions and...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... ...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 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...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is set on wet surface. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot for backup power, notify utility company. Generator sup- Turn
generator OFF and allow flames or sparks near the gen- erator or where gasoline is not...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...killed. ‰ Owner's Manual
Inspect for Damage
Carefully inspect generator for operation. GETTING STARTED
Use the information in this Owner's Manual. Unpacking Guidelines
Generator is noted after delivery, separate damaged materials and call Customer Hotline at 1-888-494-3571. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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5 Failure to closely follow all...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... after tightening bolts and nuts. Battery gases are explosive.
• NEVER allow battery fluid to generator's electric starter. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with a plastic cable
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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Hands and fingers can result. • Only use electric start feature, battery (included) must be collapsed, if desired...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... with nut and bolt provided.
3. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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11 Carefully cut cable strap to AC neutral wire. If using generator, a ground wire must be observed.
Grounding the Generator
Generator must be connected to Alternator for a home receptacle. Grounding the Generator
strap. Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show...
Owners Manual - Page 19
... transfer switch to building's main electrical system for backup power (see Troubleshooting.
Choke control must be used to prevent electrical shock from generator.
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13 Set Tripped
Ground Terminal Connects generator to manually start feature. Provides means to ground wire for engine exhaust.
NEVER...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... for Backup Power" on page 12. Before connecting to a building's electrical system, consult utility company or qualified electrician.
• Connecting to a building's electrical system without using your generator, keep engine in and turned on. See "Adding Fuel" on page 20.
vents. Before starting generator, be sure cords are open. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... for more than you can damage starter motor.
Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only): „ Press and hold engine control switch in choke control to snap back against engine.
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If engine fails to start engine again.
• If you feel resistance and then pull rapidly to...
Owners Manual - Page 23
... in electrical shock.
• Before attempting to power an appliance, be plugged into it OFF immediately. Even with electrical appliances plugged in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. Powering Appliances
iNOTE: In this if no carburetor modification is made. See Table 1 for Powering Appliances
NEVER start generator with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... interval, whichever comes first. † Clean more often when using generator in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your individual needs and use
X‡ X‡
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Also disconnect both starting of
use . NEVER use inside a home Only use
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Check/adjust valve clearance
Clean fuel tank and...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... Oil
iNOTE: For initial start-up, follow instructions provided on flat, level surface. 3. Stop generator if engine is running . 2. Slowly pour oil into oil fill hole. 5. FIGURE 21: Engine Oil Level
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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will not be used when average temperature in...
Owners Manual - Page 27
.... HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
FIGURE 28: Engine Oil Dipstick-Oil Level Indicator
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21 remove drain bolt and sealing washer. FIGURE 25: Loosen Oil Drain Bolt
7.
FIGURE 24: Oil Drain Bolt
5. FIGURE 27: Oil Draining from Generator
10. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to completely...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...used motor oil according to guidelines established by volume.
Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may have only oxygenated fuel available. Stop generator...generator only outdoors, in filler neck). Turn generator...Be sure generator is dry ...using an oxygenated fuel:... cause starting engine....Oxygenated fuels can use stale or ...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... Clean cloth ‰ 13/16" Spark plug socket wrench ‰ New spark plug (if existing spark plug is set on flat, level surface. 3. ... Parts at the intervals specified in filter.
8. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual iNOTE: Engine will reach temperatures that may cause... to used oil with soap and water. If engine has been running, muffler will smoke during initial start-up ...
Owners Manual - Page 32
...internal corrosion.
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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual To prepare generator for storage. Hot engine or exhaust system ...generator.
• Refuel generator only outdoors, in good condition, clean using wire brush and then reinstall.
10. Drain fuel into spark plug hole.
4.
Transporting Generator
4. Pull off spark arrestor clamp. 7. Using...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... www.honeywellgenerators.com.
TABLE 6.
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29 iNOTE: For all safety and operation instructions provided in circumstances leading to power from a duplex outlet. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from the generator. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES...
Owners Manual - Page 37
...70-0.80 millimeters)
HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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31 SPECIFICATIONS
HW5500
GENERATOR
Dimensions*
Length
27 inches (685.8 mm)
Width
21.5 inches (546.1 mm)
Height
21.5 inches (546.1 mm)
Dry Weight
185 lb (83.9 kg)
AC Output
Continuous (Rated) Power
5500 Watts
Maximum Power
6875 Watts
Surge Power
8250 Watts
Frequency
60 Hz
Voltage...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9
C Checklist generator shipment 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets Household 13 Transfer Switch 13 recoil starter grip 13 spark plug cap 13
D Damage inspecting for 5 Draining Fuel 27
E Electric Start 16 Engine Oil changing 21...
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