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HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11
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.
FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator
CAUTION
J
E
H
G
D
B
C
A
I
F
L
K
M
A—Power Control Center
Household Outlets
120V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R)
outlets to connect 120V appliances
to generator for power.
Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch
120V 20 Amp Twist-Lock outlet can
be used to:
• Power 240V appliances using
appropriate (NEMA L14-20R)
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-circuit by stopping the flow
of electricity from the generator to the appli-
ance. 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.
B—Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
C—Engine Oil Plug
When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.
D—Engine Control Switch
Control used to run and stop the engine. Engine switch has
two positions:
• RUN—Prepares engine to start
• STOP—Stops generator engine
E—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine.
F—Fuel 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 Gauge
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.
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 10.
POWER CONTROL CENTER
HOUSEHOLD
OUTLETS
4-IN-1POWER CORD OF
TRANSFER SWITCH
120 VOLTS AC 120/240 VOLTS AC
BREAKER
PORTABLE GENERATOR
5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS • 9375MAXIMUM WATTS
4000
242cc
BREAKER
MASTER
BREAKER
Set Tripped
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING