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HW5500/5500E Portable 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 outlets to connect
120V appliances to generator for power.
Power Cord/ Transfer Switch
120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can
be used to:
• Power 120V appliances using 4-in-1
power cord (included with generator).
• Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-30) power
cord (not included).
• Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for backup power (see page12).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by over-
load or short-circuit by stopping flow of electricity
between generator and appliance. 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)
• RUN—Prepares engine for starting (HW5500);
Indicates engine is currently running (HW5500E)
• 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 volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service,
cap must be removed.
Information below is provided for reference only. Refer to Operation section (page15) for instructions on operat-
ing generator.
FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is available only with HW5500E models)
K
F
B
I
H
J
E
C
D
A
G
M
L
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
Set Tripped
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.