Components - Honeywell HW4000L - Portable Generator Owner's Manual

COMPONENTS

Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator's components.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to "OPERATION" on page 13 for
instructions on operating the generator.
A—Power Control Center
Household Outlets
125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-
20R) outlets to connect 120V appli-
ances to generator for power.
Power Cord / Transfer Switch
125/250VAC 30 Amp Twist-Lock
(NEMA L14-30R) outlet can be used
to:
•
Power 240V appliances using
appropriate (NEMA L14-30P) power cord (not included).
•
Connect a transfer switch to building's main electrical sys-
tem for back-up power (see page 10).
Breakers
Protects circuits from
damage caused by
overload or short-cir-
cuit by stopping the
flow of electricity
from the generator to the appliance. Master circuit breaker
controls power to all outlets. If there is no power at outlets,
see Troubleshooting section.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 10.
B—Oil Fill Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
C—Oil Drain Plug
Allows engine oil to drain from generator.
HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator
D—Engine Control Switch
Control used to start and stop the engine. Engine control
switch has two positions:
•
RUN—Prepares engine to start
•
STOP—Stops generator engine
E—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine.
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F—Fuel Shut-off Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
G—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
H—Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON
position when starting a cold engine.
I— Fuel Gage
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
J—Fuel Tank Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other
combustible materials from escaping generator.
L—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers voltage to spark plug. When spark plug needs ser-
vice, cap must be removed.
M—Carbon Canister (HW4000L model only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
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