Honeywell HW4000 Owners Manual - Page 19

COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator's components. The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to Operation section (page 15) for instructions on operating generator. J I D A H G F E B C FIGURE 12: HW4000 Portable Generator K L A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power. Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch 120V 20 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can be used to: • Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-20) power cord (not included). • Connect a transfer switch to building's main electrical system for backup power (see page 11). Breakers Protects circuits from damage caused by overload 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 section. Set Tripped Ground Terminal Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection. Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances. See page 10. B-Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine oil level. C-Engine Oil Plug When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator. D-Engine Control Switch Control used to run and stop the engine. Engine switch has two positions: • RUN-Prepares engine for starting • STOP-Stops generator engine E-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine. F-Fuel Valve Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor. G-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from engine intake air. H-Choke Control Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine. I- Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank. J-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on fuel tank. K-Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other combustible materials 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.com 13