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HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13
COMPONENTS
Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator’s components.
A—Power Control Center
Household Outlets
120V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R)
outlets to connect 120V appliances to
generator for power.
Power Cord/ Transfer Switch
120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lock outlet
can be used to:
• Power 120V appliances using 4-
in-1 power cord (included with generator).
• Power 240V appliances using appropriate (NEMA L14-
30R) power cord (not included).
• Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for back-up power (see page 11).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by
overload or short-circuit by stopping 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.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only)
Provides power for electric start feature.
C—Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
D—Engine Oil Plug
When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.
E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to run and stop the engine.
• START—Starts generator engine (HW5500E only)
• RUN—Prepares engine to start (HW5500 only);
Indicates engine is currently running (HW5500E only)
• STOP—Stops generator engine
F—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine (HW5500).
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed
(HW5500E).
G—Fuel Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
H—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
I— Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON
position when starting a cold engine.
J—Fuel Gauge
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
K—Fuel Tank Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
L—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other
combustible materials from escaping generator.
M—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers voltage to spark plug. When spark plug needs ser-
vice, cap must be removed.
N—Carbon Canister (HW5500L & EL models only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
Information below is provided for reference only. Refer to “OPERATION” on page 15 for instructions on operating
the generator.
FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with HW5500E & HW5500EL models only)
CAUTION
K
F
B
I
H
E
C
D
A
G
J
L
M
N
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
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
5500
337cc
BREAKER
MASTER
BREAKER
Set
Tripped
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING