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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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..., 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. Failure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Date of others to properly follow all instructions and precautions can...
..., 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. Failure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Date of others to properly follow all instructions and precautions can...
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... 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 www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... 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 www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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... doors, and and windows are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to death, serious ...Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. vents. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. Indicates a situation which , if not...
... doors, and and windows are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to death, serious ...Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. vents. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may result in product manual. Indicates a situation which , if not...
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... a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . After refueling, make sure the tank cap is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank...
... a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . After refueling, make sure the tank cap is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank...
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Samples of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. 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 become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. Should any of these labels are provided below.
Samples of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. 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 become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. Should any of these labels are provided below.
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.... Failure to closely follow all contents, except generator unit. 3. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 If loss or damage is heavy! Lifting generator can result in this section to get your generator ready for any damage that all of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW4000 Portable Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and...
.... Failure to closely follow all contents, except generator unit. 3. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 If loss or damage is heavy! Lifting generator can result in this section to get your generator ready for any damage that all of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW4000 Portable Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and...
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You can find this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 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 the inside cover of this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below).
You can find this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 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 the inside cover of this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below).
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... and fuel, if necessary. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER lift generator without assistance. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. 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...
... and fuel, if necessary. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER lift generator without assistance. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. 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...
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... 3. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: ‰ 25...using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and 13 mm flange serrated nut; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. tighten until securely seated. Gently set on bottom of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex...
... 3. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: ‰ 25...using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and 13 mm flange serrated nut; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. tighten until securely seated. Gently set on bottom of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex...
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... 16 mm fullthread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B... wheel axle. Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to wheel axle; Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and ...
... 16 mm fullthread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation 7. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B... wheel axle. Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to wheel axle; Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and ...
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... ground is used at a construction site, there may be connected to the intended use of generator. Generator must be grounded to hang down on handle. Slide rubber handle grip onto each bracket using a receptacle tester, it...generator, a ground wire must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from faulty appliances. • Before using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Once properly installed, the handles can be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
... ground is used at a construction site, there may be connected to the intended use of generator. Generator must be grounded to hang down on handle. Slide rubber handle grip onto each bracket using a receptacle tester, it...generator, a ground wire must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from faulty appliances. • Before using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Once properly installed, the handles can be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual...
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... backfeeding onto utility. Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. Using Generator for Backup Power HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If you will be using generator for efficient operation of manual and automatic. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility power to building's electrical system...
... backfeeding onto utility. Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. Using Generator for Backup Power HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If you will be using generator for efficient operation of manual and automatic. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility power to building's electrical system...
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... flow of fuel currently in this section to become familiar with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for engine exhaust. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch 120V 20 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can cause serious burns if touched. J I - G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping...
... flow of fuel currently in this section to become familiar with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for engine exhaust. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch 120V 20 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can cause serious burns if touched. J I - G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from escaping...
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... use and match amp and voltage ratings of engine oil to a building's electrical system without using a transfer switch can kill you cannot see or smell. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 vents. See "Generator Location". ‰ Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you will be sure cords are open. The...
... use and match amp and voltage ratings of engine oil to a building's electrical system without using a transfer switch can kill you cannot see or smell. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 vents. See "Generator Location". ‰ Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you will be sure cords are open. The...
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.... Even with electrical appliances plugged in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. The effect of altitude on . 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual If engine jetted for 2-3 minutes. 3. Stopping Generator 2. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will be greater than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized...
.... Even with electrical appliances plugged in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. The effect of altitude on . 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual If engine jetted for 2-3 minutes. 3. Stopping Generator 2. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will be greater than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized...
