Honeywell HW4000 Owners Manual
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HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571. - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 2
information should you require product service or support. Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial number) can be found on generator's nameplate. Date of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 3
MODEL NUMBER*: SERIAL NUMBER*: *Found on nameplate of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: … IN-STORE … ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE … BRAND … REPUTATION … PORTABILITY … … POWER RATING … … PRICE FOR PRODUCT USE: … HOME … WORK TYPE OF WORK - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 4
OF CREDIT CARDS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: … VISA/MASTER CARD … DISCOVER … AMERICAN EXPRESS … GAS/RETAIL … OTHER … NONE HOUSEHOLD INTERESTS: … HOME IMPROVEMENT … AUTOMOTIVE WORK … CAMPING … OTHER: THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT. THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR MARKETING - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 5
...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW4000 MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 6
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IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 8
equipment during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 9
of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of these G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 10
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included in the generator package: ‰ HW4000 Portable Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰ 1 L Engine Oil ‰ Paper Funnel ‰ Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this Owner's Manual. Be sure - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 12
specific to your generator in the spaces provided on the inside cover of this Owner's Manual. You can find this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below). FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 13
on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is intended to be used specifically with this generator. NEVER use wheel kit for any other purpose. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 14
nuts; tighten until securely seated. FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Gently set generator onto recoil side. 4. Place 5/16" washer in center of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 15
wheels and leg supports are touching ground). FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide and push wheel onto axle until it fits snug against washer. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 16
as for a home receptacle. Special Requirements generators are required to be regis- tered with local utility companies. • If generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 17
of manual and automatic. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line, allowing for efficient operation of generator without backfeeding onto utility. Using Generator for Backup Power HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 18
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from escaping generator. Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. L-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 20
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start-up, follow instructions on oil container provided with generator. ‰ Check/add generator: 1. Be sure generator is placed outside, in well-ventilated area. * You must add fuel before using the generator for the first time. See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 22
5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer perform this carburetor modification. Even with suitable carburetor NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 23
determine whether problem is appliance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been Watts • Window 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock radio 10 Coffee maker 900-1200 Washing machine 350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 24
1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages * Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor of this appliance. Starting appliances that have motors appliance does not exceed that of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 25
first. † Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas. ‡ It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer. Every 6 months or 100 hours of use X X X X Every year or 200 hours of use X‡ X‡ HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 26
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will follow instructions provided on engine oil bottle provided with generator. 1. Stop generator if engine is running. 2. Be sure generator is HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 27
initially to avoid having oil spray out too fast. FIGURE 24: Oil Draining from Generator 10. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to . 13. Check oil level. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 25: Engine Oil Dipstick-Oil Level Indicator www.honeywellgenerators. - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 28
performance problems and may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of generator: 1. Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool. 2. Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface. 3. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 29
parts damaged by misuse. Air Filter Maintenance A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to carburetor, which may cause poor engine performance or damage. Never run the generator careful not to twist or tear the filter. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 30
tank from entering the carburetor. Clean fuel sediment cup at check for leaks. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, generator is set on flat, level surface. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com * See Maintenance Parts at end of this manual. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 31
, which must be cleaned according to maintenance schedule (Table 2) to ensure prevention of sparks escaping generator. To clean spark arrestor screen, you adjust gap by carefully bending side electrode. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 35: Remove Spark Arrestor Enclosure Panel www - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 32
Transporting Generator Storing Generator Follow service procedures for preparing generator for storage. Inadequate or improper care of generator can result in damage to generator components it from internal corrosion. 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 33
starter handle. Storing Generator FIGURE 39: Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel 8. Allow fuel to completely drain into container. 9. When ready to put generator back into operation, refill with fresh fuel (see page 22). HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 27 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 34
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TROUBLESHOOTING ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property damage. Using a - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 36
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L) Spark Plug Type 100842A Spark Plug Gap 0.028-0.031 inches (0.70-0.80 millimeters) TABLE 7. HW4000 Portable Generator Specifications * Measurements given do not reflect dimensions with wheel kit installed to generator. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 38
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is replaced or repaired as required by the maintenance schedule defined in the Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used for maintenance or repairs. HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 33 - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 40
at NSP. By phone: (414) 332-2375 Via web: www.honeywellgenerators.com By US mail: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 34 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 41
LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original retail customer, in North America, any parts of the portable generator found by NSP or an authorized service center to - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 42
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26 HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual INDEX unpacking guidelines 5 warranty 35 Ground 10 special requirements 10 terminal 13 H Handles installing 10 High Altitude operation 16 M Maintenance 19 air filter 23 changing engine oil 21 cleaning spark arrestor 25 fuel sediment cup 24 parts listing - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 44
INDEX W Warranty emissions control 33 limited product 35 Wattage typical appliance 17 Wheels installing 9 38 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 45
Handle Pivot Bracket HW4000 Maintenance Parts List For part numbers of replacement product labels, see page 3 100832A 100833A 100834A 100835A 100836A 100846A 100837A 100841A 100839A 100840A 100847A 100848A 100843A 100842A 100844A 100845A Part Number HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www - Honeywell HW4000 | Owners Manual - Page 46
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, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-494-3571 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 - P/N: 100901A March 2008 © 2008 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to
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Owner’s Manual
For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com
or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
HW4000 Portable Generator
Portable Gasoline Generator
Read and Save These Instructions