Honeywell HW7000EH Owner's Manual page 23

Manual (Recoil) Start
1. Place generator outside in a well-ventilated area.
NOTICE
Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from
any building, object, or wall.
Confirm the circuit breakers are set.
2.
FIGURE 24: Circuit Breaker Position
3. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position.
FIGURE 25: Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF position
Pull choke control to ON position.
4.
ON
FIGURE 26: Choke Control
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OFF
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Press engine control switch to RUN position.
5.
FIGURE 27: Engine Control Switch
6. Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
slight resistance.
FIGURE 28: Recoil Starter Handle
NOTICE
NEVER allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
7. Apply a swift, single pull to start the engine and care-
fully return the recoil starter handle to its original posi-
tion. This may need to be repeated 2-3 times until the
engine starts.
NOTICE
If engine will not start, move the choke to the OFF posi-
tion to reduce fuel to the engine.
As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually
8.
push in choke control to OFF position.
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