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HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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... provide this information should you and others to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. You may be sure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Failure to your generator. Identification information specific to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt...
... provide this information should you and others to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. You may be sure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Failure to your generator. Identification information specific to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt...
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... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
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... 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 www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... 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 www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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... potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to bystanders.... Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to generator components. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if...
... potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to bystanders.... Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to generator components. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if...
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... area is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate...
... area is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate...
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Location of Important Labels Location of these labels are provided below. Should any of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3
Location of Important Labels Location of these labels are provided below. Should any of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3
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... can cause back or other bodily injury. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. If loss or damage is heavy! Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW4000 Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and...
... can cause back or other bodily injury. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. If loss or damage is heavy! Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW4000 Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and...
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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 the inside cover of this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below). FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual You can find this 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 the inside cover of this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below). FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual You can find this Owner's Manual.
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..., if necessary. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER lift generator without assistance. 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 or elevate generator by placing solid wood... pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and...
..., if necessary. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER lift generator without assistance. 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 or elevate generator by placing solid wood... pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and...
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...each support leg to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Grip frame; Attach a rubber stopper to pre-...drilled holes on flat, level surface. 2. tighten until securely seated. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of each support leg using 16 mm ...
...each support leg to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Grip frame; Attach a rubber stopper to pre-...drilled holes on flat, level surface. 2. tighten until securely seated. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of each support leg using 16 mm ...
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... hole until it fits snug against washer. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. Return generator in hardware bag) to axle. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Install pre-attached bracket to frame using ...to frame. 4. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. One bracket comes ...
... hole until it fits snug against washer. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. Return generator in hardware bag) to axle. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Install pre-attached bracket to frame using ...to frame. 4. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. One bracket comes ...
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... observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach handle to horizontal position, pull up bolt..., there may be connected to AC neutral wire. tered with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Grounding the Generator Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will not show same ground circuit condition as shown in... and line up on frame as for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator. Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if desired. Hands and fingers can be pinched ...
... observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach handle to horizontal position, pull up bolt..., there may be connected to AC neutral wire. tered with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Grounding the Generator Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will not show same ground circuit condition as shown in... and line up on frame as for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator. Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if desired. Hands and fingers can be pinched ...
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.... During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line, allowing for Backup Power HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Electrical current from utility power to emergency generator power. If you will be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified...
.... During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line, allowing for Backup Power HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Electrical current from utility power to emergency generator power. If you will be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified...
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... if touched. F-Fuel Valve Controls flow of fuel from faulty appliances. I D A H G F E B C FIGURE 12: HW4000 Portable Generator K L A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to ground wire for power. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is provided for engine exhaust...
... if touched. F-Fuel Valve Controls flow of fuel from faulty appliances. I D A H G F E B C FIGURE 12: HW4000 Portable Generator K L A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to ground wire for power. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is provided for engine exhaust...
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... page 22. Be sure ground terminal is placed on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on . Use generator only outdoors and far away from generator to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. Spilled fuel ...spillage may enter generator. See "Adding Fuel" on page 10. Check extension cords-be connected to thoroughly read all information provided in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on page 22. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual ...
... page 22. Be sure ground terminal is placed on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on . Use generator only outdoors and far away from generator to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. Spilled fuel ...spillage may enter generator. See "Adding Fuel" on page 10. Check extension cords-be connected to thoroughly read all information provided in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on page 22. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual ...