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HW7500E/HW7500EL 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 backup 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 section.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Battery Tray and Battery
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. Engine switch has
three positions:
• START—Starts generator engine
• RUN—Prepares engine to start (manual start);
Indicates engine is currently running (electric start)
• STOP—Stops generator engine
F—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed.
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 moved 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 Arrestor
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 (HW7500EL model only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to “OPERATION” on page 15 for instructions on oper-
ating generator.
FIGURE 20: HW7500EL Portable Generator
CAUTION
K
F
B
I
H
E
C
D
A
J
G
M
L
N
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
7500 CONTINUOUS WATTS • 9375MAXIMUM WATTS
Set
Tripped
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING