Honeywell HW6200L Owners Manual - Page 20

Starting Generator Starting Generator WARNING Thoroughly read and understand all information provided in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. NOTICE It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to each use. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause permanent damage to appliances. • NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on. 1. Place generator outside in a well-ventilated area. NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or wall. 2. Confirm the circuit breakers are set. Set Tripped Set Tripped FIGURE 17: Circuit Breaker Position 3. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position. FIGURE 18: Fuel Shut-off Valve - ON/OFF Position 4. Pull choke control to ON position. 5. Press engine control switch to RUN position. ENGINE RUN STOP FIGURE 20: Engine Control Switch 6. Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance. FIGURE 21: Recoil Starter Handle NOTICE NEVER allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. 7. Apply a swift pull to start the engine and carefully return the recoil starter handle to its original position. This may need to be repeated 2-3 times until the engine starts. NOTICE If engine will not start, move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to the engine. 8. As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually push choke control to OFF position. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual