Honeywell HW5500EL Owners Manual - Page 19

COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator's components. CAUTION Information below is provided for reference only. Refer to "OPERATION" on page 15 for instructions on operating the generator. J K I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with HW5500E & HW5500EL models only) A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power. POWER CONTROL CENTER HOUSEHOLD OUTLETS 120 VOLTS AC 4-IN-1POWER CORD OF TRANSFER SWITCH 120/240 VOLTS AC Power Cord/ Transfer Switch 120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lock outlet BREAKER BREAKER MASTER BREAKER can be used to: 5500 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS • 9375MAXIMUM WATTS • Power 120V appliances using 4- in-1 power cord (included with generator). • Power 240V appliances using appropriate (NEMA L14- 30R) power cord (not included). • Connect a transfer switch to building's main electrical sys- tem for back-up power (see page 11). Breakers Protects circuits from damage caused by overload or short-circuit by stopping flow of electricity from the generator to the 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. CAUTION Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances. See page 11. E-Engine Control Switch Control used to run and stop the engine. • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E only) • RUN-Prepares engine to start (HW5500 only); Indicates engine is currently running (HW5500E only) • 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. L-Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from escaping generator. WARNING B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for electric start feature. Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. 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. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers voltage to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. N-Carbon Canister (HW5500L & EL models only) Reduces hydrocarbon emissions. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13