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... Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...16 High Altitude Operation ...16 Powering Appliances ...16 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 HW4000 MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
... Generator ...15 Stopping Generator ...16 High Altitude Operation ...16 Powering Appliances ...16 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 HW4000 MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual
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... a situation which , if not avoided, will result in circumstances leading to bystanders. HW4000 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 damage to specific types of this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. This is a poison you cannot see...
... a situation which , if not avoided, will result in circumstances leading to bystanders. HW4000 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 damage to specific types of this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. This is a poison you cannot see...
Owners Manual
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... careful not to a building's electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by misuse or modification is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to spill fuel when refueling. Turn generator OFF and allow to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames...
... careful not to a building's electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by misuse or modification is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to spill fuel when refueling. Turn generator OFF and allow to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames...
Owners Manual
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...; HW4000 Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to bottom). Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all contents, except generator unit. 3. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in the product manual. GETTING STARTED Use the information in this Owner's Manual...
...; HW4000 Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to bottom). Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all contents, except generator unit. 3. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in the product manual. GETTING STARTED Use the information in this Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual
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Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with this generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Generator is intended to either tilt...
Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with this generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly Components iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Generator is intended to either tilt...
Owners Manual
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... starter handle. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. tighten until securely seated. Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Grip frame; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Be sure generator is heavy! Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. tighten until securely seated. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: 25 mm full...
... starter handle. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. tighten until securely seated. Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Grip frame; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Be sure generator is heavy! Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. tighten until securely seated. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: 25 mm full...
Owners Manual
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... observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach handle to the ground terminal (Figure 11). If using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Special Requirements There may be additional regulations which must be connected to each bracket and line up on frame as for local codes or ordinances that apply to...
... observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach handle to the ground terminal (Figure 11). If using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Special Requirements There may be additional regulations which must be connected to each bracket and line up on frame as for local codes or ordinances that apply to...
Owners Manual
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... power, generator must be deadly. Using Generator for efficient operation of manual and automatic. Transfer switch is a transfer switch? Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. Electrical current can be connected to emergency generator power. When utility power is a device that allows switching from generator to building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line...
... power, generator must be deadly. Using Generator for efficient operation of manual and automatic. Transfer switch is a transfer switch? Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. Electrical current can be connected to emergency generator power. When utility power is a device that allows switching from generator to building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line...
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... surfaces. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 J I - G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from generator. Choke control must be used to building's main electrical system for engine exhaust. Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from faulty appliances. L-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to all outlets. Master circuit breaker controls power to spark plug. The information below is no power at outlets, see page 11). D-Engine Control Switch Control used to: • Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-20) power cord (not...
... surfaces. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 J I - G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from generator. Choke control must be used to building's main electrical system for engine exhaust. Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from faulty appliances. L-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to all outlets. Master circuit breaker controls power to spark plug. The information below is no power at outlets, see page 11). D-Engine Control Switch Control used to: • Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-20) power cord (not...
Owners Manual
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... of generator outlet. Equipped with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. For initial start-up, follow instructions on oil container provided with appliances connected can cause carbon monoxide to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- Starting generator with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. Be sure ground terminal is placed outdoors in this Owner's Manual. Generator exhaust...
... of generator outlet. Equipped with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. For initial start-up, follow instructions on oil container provided with appliances connected can cause carbon monoxide to utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- Starting generator with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. Be sure ground terminal is placed outdoors in this Owner's Manual. Generator exhaust...
Owners Manual
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... turned on. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual If you feel slight resistance. Carefully return recoil starter handle to RUN position. FIGURE 14: Choke Rod 4. Press engine control switch to original position. FIGURE 15: Engine Control Switch 5. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to OFF position. Rules for power. Turn fuel valve to snap back against engine. In normal use: 1. NEVER start engine. Turn OFF any connected...
... turned on. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual If you feel slight resistance. Carefully return recoil starter handle to RUN position. FIGURE 14: Choke Rod 4. Press engine control switch to original position. FIGURE 15: Engine Control Switch 5. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to OFF position. Rules for power. Turn fuel valve to snap back against engine. In normal use: 1. NEVER start engine. Turn OFF any connected...
Owners Manual
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... Wattages HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Typical Appliance Running Wattages Appliance Typical Running Watts • Window 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock radio 10 Coffee maker 900-1200 Washing machine 350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 Dishwasher* 1200-2400 (using an extension cord to connect appliance to appliance operating manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer. Power rating information...
... Wattages HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Typical Appliance Running Wattages Appliance Typical Running Watts • Window 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock radio 10 Coffee maker 900-1200 Washing machine 350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 Dishwasher* 1200-2400 (using an extension cord to connect appliance to appliance operating manuals, or contact appliance manufacturer. Power rating information...
Owners Manual
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... HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will not be able to oil fill hole but do not screw in (Fig- It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Stop generator if engine is running . 2. Insert oil fill cap to start -up, follow instructions provided on dipstick end. FIGURE 19: Engine Oil Level If oil level is too low. Check oil level. 6. Engine Oil...
... HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will not be able to oil fill hole but do not screw in (Fig- It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil. Stop generator if engine is running . 2. Insert oil fill cap to start -up, follow instructions provided on dipstick end. FIGURE 19: Engine Oil Level If oil level is too low. Check oil level. 6. Engine Oil...
Owners Manual
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... undesirable operating symptoms, switch to engine, never use oxygenated fuels to avoid spilling fuel. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may be posted on flat, level surface. 3. Be careful not to protect fuel system. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to spill fuel when filling fuel tank. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Adding Fuel...
... undesirable operating symptoms, switch to engine, never use oxygenated fuels to avoid spilling fuel. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may be posted on flat, level surface. 3. Be careful not to protect fuel system. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to spill fuel when filling fuel tank. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Adding Fuel...
Owners Manual
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... cover. FIGURE 27: Air Cleaner Cover 2A. Running engine with fresh gasoline. Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly properly attached. Clean air cleaner filter every 50 hours of household soap and warm water. 5. NEVER use gasoline or flammable solvent to clean air cleaner element. • Use only household soap and water to release plastic tabs. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com...
... cover. FIGURE 27: Air Cleaner Cover 2A. Running engine with fresh gasoline. Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly properly attached. Clean air cleaner filter every 50 hours of household soap and warm water. 5. NEVER use gasoline or flammable solvent to clean air cleaner element. • Use only household soap and water to release plastic tabs. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com...
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... To service spark plug, you will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is running . 2. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual iNOTE: Engine will need : Clean cloth 13/16" Spark plug socket wrench New spark plug (if existing spark plug is set on flat, level surface. 3. Using a socket wrench with 10 mm socket Household soap and water Clean, dry cloth To clean fuel sediment cup: 1. Reinstall air...
... To service spark plug, you will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is running . 2. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual iNOTE: Engine will need : Clean cloth 13/16" Spark plug socket wrench New spark plug (if existing spark plug is set on flat, level surface. 3. Using a socket wrench with 10 mm socket Household soap and water Clean, dry cloth To clean fuel sediment cup: 1. Reinstall air...
Owners Manual
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...cuit breaker. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 This is defective. TABLE 6. Disconnect defective appliance/ equipment from windows, doors, and and windows are trying to reset cir- Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Troubleshooting - Replace defective cord set . 3 Connected electrical appliance/ equipment is a poison you are open. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start or starts and runs rough. 1 No fuel. 2 Stale fuel. 3 No engine oil. 4 Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. 5 Faulty/bad spark plug. 6 Fuel...
...cuit breaker. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 This is defective. TABLE 6. Disconnect defective appliance/ equipment from windows, doors, and and windows are trying to reset cir- Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Troubleshooting - Replace defective cord set . 3 Connected electrical appliance/ equipment is a poison you are open. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start or starts and runs rough. 1 No fuel. 2 Stale fuel. 3 No engine oil. 4 Spark plug wire (cap) disconnected. 5 Faulty/bad spark plug. 6 Fuel...
Owners Manual
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... part caused by the maintenance schedule defined in the Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual. WARRANTIES NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator WARRANTY STATEMENT US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires manufacturers of small off-road engines (SORE) to maintain the engine as defined in your Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You are warranted for a period of receipts or for maintenance or repairs. Do not return your generator to the original retail customer. 4. Fuel metering system A. Carburetor C. Air...
... part caused by the maintenance schedule defined in the Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual. WARRANTIES NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator WARRANTY STATEMENT US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires manufacturers of small off-road engines (SORE) to maintain the engine as defined in your Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You are warranted for a period of receipts or for maintenance or repairs. Do not return your generator to the original retail customer. 4. Fuel metering system A. Carburetor C. Air...
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... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES. NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be addressed to: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35
... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES. NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be addressed to: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35
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... 26 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual INDEX unpacking guidelines 5 warranty 35 Ground 10 special requirements 10 terminal 13 H Handles installing 10 High Altitude operation 16 M Maintenance 19 air filter 23 changing engine oil 21 cleaning spark arrestor 25 fuel sediment cup 24 parts listing 39 schedule 19 spark plug 24 O Operation high altitude 16 preparing for 15 Outlets Generator Cord/Transfer Switch 13 Household 13 P Power Control Center 13 ground terminal 13 Household Outlets 13 S Safety labels 3 Spark Arrestor cleaning 25 Spark Plug servicing 24 Specifications...
... 26 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual INDEX unpacking guidelines 5 warranty 35 Ground 10 special requirements 10 terminal 13 H Handles installing 10 High Altitude operation 16 M Maintenance 19 air filter 23 changing engine oil 21 cleaning spark arrestor 25 fuel sediment cup 24 parts listing 39 schedule 19 spark plug 24 O Operation high altitude 16 preparing for 15 Outlets Generator Cord/Transfer Switch 13 Household 13 P Power Control Center 13 ground terminal 13 Household Outlets 13 S Safety labels 3 Spark Arrestor cleaning 25 Spark Plug servicing 24 Specifications...