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COMPONENTS, L-Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrestor

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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. K J I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW7500E Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power. Power Cord/ Transfer Switch 120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can be used to: • Power 120V appliances using 4-in-1 power cord (included with generator). • Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-30) power cord (not included). • Connect a transfer switch to building's main electrical system for backup power (see page 12). 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 11. 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-Indicates engine is currently running • 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. Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13

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HW7500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
www.honeywellgenerators.com
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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 outlets to
connect 120V appliances to gener-
ator for power.
Power Cord/ Transfer Switch
120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lok outlet
can be used to:
Power 120V appliances using
4-in-1 power cord (included
with generator).
Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-30) power
cord (not included).
Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for backup power (see page 12).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by over-
load or short-circuit by stopping flow of electric-
ity between generator and appliance. Master
circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. If
there is no power at outlets, see
Troubleshoot-
ing
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
—Indicates engine is currently running
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 volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service,
cap must be removed.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to
Operation
section (page 15) for instructions on
operating generator.
FIGURE 14:
HW7500E Portable Generator
K
F
B
I
H
J
E
C
D
A
G
M
L
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
Set
Tripped
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.