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Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 4-1
4: COMPONENTS
A—Power Control Center
Electrical Outlets
• 125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlets to connect
120V appliances to generator for power.
• 125/250VAC 30 Amp Twist-Lock (NEMA L14-30R) outlet
(on select models) can be used to power appliances
using appropriate (NEMA L14-30P) power cord (with
select models) or connect a transfer switch (not
included) to a building’s main electrical system for
backup power.
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, page 8-1.
HW3000 / HW3000L models only:
• 15-amp circuit breaker (left outlet)
• 10-amp circuit breaker (right outlet)
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protec-
tion.
B—Battery Tray and Battery (Electric start models only)
Provides power for electric start feature.
C—Oil Fill Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for
engine oil level.
D—Oil Drain Screw
Allows engine oil to drain from generator.
E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to start and stop the engine ignition system.
• START—Starts generator engine (electric start models)
• RUN—Prepares engine to start (manual start models);
Indicates engine is currently running (electric start mod-
els)
• STOP—Stops generator engine by inhibiting ignition
F—Fuel Shut-off Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
G—Recoil Starter Handle
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed.
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 Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Fuel Gage
Indicates level of fuel currently in 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
service, cap must be removed.
N—Carbon Canister (Model numbers ending in “L” only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
FIGURE 4-1: Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Controls and Components (HW5500EL Model Illustrated)
K
G
B
I
H
J
E
C
D
A
F
M
L
N
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
Tripped
Set
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING