Honeywell 5500 Owners Manual - Page 19

COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator's components. 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: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is available only with HW5500E models) 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. Set Tripped Ground Terminal Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection. E-Engine Control Switch Control used to run and stop the engine. • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E) • RUN-Prepares engine for starting (HW5500); Indicates engine is currently running (HW5500E) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500). Provides means to manually start engine, if needed (HW5500E). 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 pulled out 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. Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances. See page 11. B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for electric start feature. L-Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from escaping generator. 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. 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. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13