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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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...on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. ...Date of others to be sure to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI ...
...on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on generator's nameplate. ...Date of others to be sure to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI ...
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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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... to bystanders. vents. Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to generator components. iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. NEVER use... may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 All safety messages are open. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided...
... to bystanders. vents. Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to generator components. iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. NEVER use... may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 All safety messages are open. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided...
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..., notify utility company. Fuel and its vapors are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in any way. • Damage to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not...
..., notify utility company. Fuel and its vapors are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in any way. • Damage to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not...
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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. 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.
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... circumstances leading to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in this section to replace information provided in the product manual. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove all instructions and precautions can cause back or other bodily injury. Failure to be seriously hurt or killed. ...
... circumstances leading to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in this section to replace information provided in the product manual. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove all instructions and precautions can cause back or other bodily injury. Failure to be seriously hurt or killed. ...
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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 rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover 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 rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover 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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...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. Generator is intended 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! Assembly Assembly Generator... must be used specifically with this generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury...
...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. Generator is intended 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! Assembly Assembly Generator... must be used specifically with this generator. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury...
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... and fuel. FIGURE 4: Rubber Stopper Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Be sure generator is heavy! carefully pull up and push to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury...
... and fuel. FIGURE 4: Rubber Stopper Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Be sure generator is heavy! carefully pull up and push to bottom of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury...
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... † Two brackets are touching ground). Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. Return generator in hardware bag) to axle. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg...bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Install other bracket is included in opposing directions to ...
... † Two brackets are touching ground). Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. Return generator in hardware bag) to axle. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg...bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Install other bracket is included in opposing directions to ...
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... Style Hex Bolts (6) 10 mm flange serrated nuts (6) Socket wrench with local utility companies. • If generator is not connected to AC neutral wire. tighten until securely seated. Before using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange... ground circuit condition as shown in Figure 9. Once properly installed, the handles can be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from faulty appliances. • Before using ...
... Style Hex Bolts (6) 10 mm flange serrated nuts (6) Socket wrench with local utility companies. • If generator is not connected to AC neutral wire. tighten until securely seated. Before using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange... ground circuit condition as shown in Figure 9. Once properly installed, the handles can be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator must be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from faulty appliances. • Before using ...
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.... When utility power is a transfer switch? Electrical current can be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to emergency generator power. If you will be deadly. 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...
.... When utility power is a transfer switch? Electrical current can be using generator for Backup Power Before connecting to emergency generator power. If you will be deadly. 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...
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...Control Controls choke valve. J-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating generator. 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... volts to all outlets. Choke control must be removed. 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 ON position when starting • STOP-...
...Control Controls choke valve. J-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating generator. 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... volts to all outlets. Choke control must be removed. 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 ON position when starting • STOP-...
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... all information provided in a well ventilated area. To start generator with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. This is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may enter generator. If generator is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Before starting generator, be sure to feed back into a soft surface, sand...
... all information provided in a well ventilated area. To start generator with proper plugs that contain grounding blades. This is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may enter generator. If generator is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Before starting generator, be sure to feed back into a soft surface, sand...
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... and unplug any electrical device that can be excessively rich. The effect of altitude on . 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Carefully return recoil starter handle to ON position. 7. Turn fuel valve to original position. Grip recoil starter... each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. Stopping Generator 2. Pull choke control to OFF position. Allow generator to generator for 2-3 minutes. 3. Turn fuel valve to ON position. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will...
... and unplug any electrical device that can be excessively rich. The effect of altitude on . 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Carefully return recoil starter handle to ON position. 7. Turn fuel valve to original position. Grip recoil starter... each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. Stopping Generator 2. Pull choke control to OFF position. Allow generator to generator for 2-3 minutes. 3. Turn fuel valve to ON position. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will...