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10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
Step 3: Install Handle Assembly
1. Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame
as shown in Figure 9.
2. Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style
hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten
until securely seated.
3. Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and
line up bolt holes.
4. Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer
style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten
until securely seated.
NOTE:
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Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and
nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and
nuts further.
5. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and
push to achieve snug fit.
Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if
desired.
• To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle
until it rests vertically against generator frame.
• To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on
handle.
Battery
To use electric start feature, battery (included) must be
connected to generator’s electric starter.
1. Generator is packaged with the negative (-) battery
lead attached to top of alternator with a plastic cable
To install handle assembly, you will need:
Handle Brackets (2)
Handle Bars (2)
Rubber Handle Grips (2)
40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)
10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
Socket wrench with 8mm socket
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* Not included
FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame
FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket
Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible
handles.
• Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col-
lapsing generator handles.
Battery gases are explosive.
• NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or
spark-producing equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid,
which can be very dangerous and cause severe
burns.
• NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush
the area with water.
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batter-
ies, can cause electric shock.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare
hands at the same time.
• Remove rings, watches or any other object
containing metal when working with battery. If
metal comes into contact with battery termi-
nals, electric shock and serious burns can
result.
• Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when
working with or near battery.
• NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top
of battery.