Honeywell 5500 Support Question
Honeywell 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by Deegolfgirl on May 21st, 2020
Spitting Gas Out Of Carburetor
I have gas spitting out of my carburetorHoneywell 5500
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Answer #1: Posted by INIMITABLE on May 22nd, 2020 2:37 AM
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Carburetor leaks are caused by a float stuck in the lower position. This can be caused by dirty/old fuel, or Ethanol and water mixing in the fuel. Temporary repairs can be made by lightly taping the carburetor, or by removing and shaking it to free up the float.
Or watch this YouTube video
Or
The carburetor bowl gasket on the bottom of the carburetor might be dried out or missing. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the carburetor, try replacing the carburetor bowl gasket. ... The carburetor gasket might be dried out or missing.
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Related Honeywell 5500 Manual Pages
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
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© 2008 Northshore Power Systems LLC
The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Identification information specific to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator
This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... 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
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... avoided, could result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
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Hazard Symbols and Meanings
In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... frequency and voltage when running . Generator sup- Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
buildings and other equipment during operation and remains hot for backup power, notify utility company. If any structure. • Keep generator at governed speed.
• NEVER modify generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is dry before starting the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 9
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Location of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. H
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PRODUCT LABEL
PART NUMBER
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100887A
100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A
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Samples of Important Labels
Your...
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... for any damage that all of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW5500/5500E Portable Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰ Battery (HW5500E models only) ‰ 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord ‰ 1 L Engine Oil ‰ Paper Funnel ‰ Smart Start Instruction Card
The Smart...
Owners Manual - Page 12
..., located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below).
FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location
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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...
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Generator is available only with this generator. iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit.
• NEVER...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...temperatures that can be pulled out to prevent electrical shock from generator.
Provides means to drain from faulty appliances. I H G
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FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is no power at outlets, see page 12). L-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. When spark plug needs service, cap must be used to...
Owners Manual - Page 21
...provided in a well
ventilated area.
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15 NEVER use inside a home Only use generator inside homes, garages,
crawl spaces, sheds,...without using the generator for Backup Power" on page 22. NEVER operate generator in and turned on page 11.
‰ Check extension cords-be connected to spill from generator to feed ...
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begins to any
connected power cords. 2. Power rating information can be greater than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer perform this if no carburetor modification is used at altitudes higher than this carburetor modification.
Typical Appliance Running Wattages
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..., and furnace blowers.
Be sure that power rating of generator.
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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Powering Appliances
Appliance
Typical Running Watts
Dishwasher*
1200-2400 (using drying feature greatly...20-25
Vacuum cleaner*
1000-1440
Water heater (40 gal) 4500-5500
Water pump* (deep well)
250-1100
TABLE 1. Examples of this appliance.
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...Wash air filter in extremely dusty areas, clean air filter more frequently. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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23 Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse. ...or rattling occurs at bottom of cover to carburetor, which may cause poor engine performance or damage. If noise persists, see an authorized generator dealer. Push upward at a steady engine ...
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... 7.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: 100842A*
Bosch
W20EPR
Champion RN9YC
Denso
WR7DC
TABLE 4.
Be sure generator is running. 2. Turn fuel valve to ON position and check for setting spark plug gap to ... and water.
6. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Stop engine if it is left in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. Spark Plug Service
To ensure proper...
Owners Manual - Page 35
...oil. 4 Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. 5 Faulty/bad spark plug. 6 Fuel not reaching carburetor. 7 Dirty air cleaner. 8 Dirty spark arrestor screen.
1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Drain...Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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cuit breaker.
Disconnect defective appliance/ equipment from a duplex outlet. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. vents. No power...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... Portable Generator Specifications * Measurements given do not reflect dimensions with wheel kit installed to generator.
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...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... components caused by NSP. Carburetor C. Carbon Canister (if equipped)
2. Connectors and assemblies B. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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3. Exhaust manifold C. Repair or Replacement Cost. WARRANTIES
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
US Environmental Protection...
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