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Owner’s Manual For product inquiries or support, please visit www .honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571. Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator[...]

Congratulations on owning a Ho neywell portable generator Please use spaces provided below to write down importa nt information about your generator. You may be asked to provide this information should you require p roduct service or support. Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial numb er) can be found on gen[...]

PRODUCT REGISTRATION To register your produ ct, please complete the information below and mail to the mailing addre ss at the end of form, or register online at www.honeywellgen erators.com  1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION FIRST NAME INITIAL LAST NAME  CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE PRODUCT REMINDERS AND OFFERS VIA EMAIL  CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE INFORMATI[...]

3 – DEMOGRAPHIC INFORM ATION GENDER:  MALE  FEMALE MARITAL STATUS:  MARRIED  SINGLE DATE OF BIRTH: / / MM DD YYYY  INCLUDING YOUR SELF, HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD? NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD: PRIMARY RESIDENCE:  OWN  RENT EDUCATION  SOME HIGH SCHOOL  HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA  COLLEGE [...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com i CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ..... ............................................................................. .......... 1 Safety Messages ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ ...[...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeywellg ener ator s.com 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES NOTE: i Since there are many variations in the circumstances sur- rounding the installation, operation, and maintenance of this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or pro- vide advice or safety messages to cove[...]

Safety Messages 2 www .honeywellg ener ator s.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manua l Electric Shock Hazards Fire and Burn Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that can cause death or great physical harm. • When using generator for ba ckup power, notify u tility company. Use approved transfer equipmen[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeywellg ener ator s.com 3 Location of Importan t Labe ls Location of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which provide impor tant safety and main tenance information. Samples of these labels are provided below. Should any of these label s become ille gible or d ama[...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 GETTING STARTED Use the information in this section to get your generator ready for operation. Unpacking Guidelines 1. Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. 2. Remove all contents, except generator unit. 3. Open carton completely by using a utility knife to cut each corne[...]

Record Generator Information 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the i dentification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on the inside cover of this Owner’s Manual. You can find this information[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Assembly Assembly Wheel Kit NOTE: i Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with HW5500E models. NOTE: i In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood p[...]

Assembly 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Step 1: Ins tall Support Legs 1. Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface. 2. Stand at side of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Grip frame; carefully pull up and push to tilt generator backward. 3. Gently set generator onto recoil side. 4. Place[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Assembly Step 2: Ins tall Wheel Ax le and Whee ls 1. Install wheel axle brackets to frame using 16 mm full- thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. Install pre-attached bracket to frame first. 1B. Install other bracket (included in hardware bag) to frame. On[...]

Assembly 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Step 3: Ins tall Handle Assembly 1. Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame as shown in Figure 9. 2. Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten until securely seated. 3. Slide handle bar throu[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Grounding the Generator strap. Carefully cut cable strap to disengage battery lead. 2. Connect red positive (+) battery lead to red positive (+) post on battery; fasten with nut and bolt provided. 3. Connect black negative (-) battery lead to black nega- tive (-) post o[...]

Using Generator for Backu p Po wer 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Using Generator for Backup Power If you will be using generator for backup power, generator must be connected to building’s electrical system through a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. Before connecting to buildi[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided in this sectio n to become fa miliar with your generator’s components. 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 [...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Preparing for Operation Before starting generator, complete the following prepara- tion tasks:  Be sure generator is placed outdoors in a well ventilated area . See “Generator Location”.  Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you will [...]

Starting Generator 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual 2. Turn fuel valve to ON position. 3. Pull choke control to ON position. 4. Proceed according to method you want to use to start engine (see Electric Start or Manual Start ). Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only):  Press and hold engine control swit[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Stopping Gene rator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press and hold engine control switch to STOP position until engine stops. In normal use: 1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any connected power cords. 2. Allow generator to run for 2-3 minutes. 3. Pres[...]

Powering Applia nces 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Dishwasher* 1200-2400 (using drying fe ature greatly increases energy con- sumption) Dehumidifier* 785 Electric blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fans* • Ceiling 65-175 • Window 55-250 Furnace* 750 * Hair dryer 1200-1875 Heater (portable) 750-15[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to kee p generator i n good operating conditio n. Perform service and in spec- tion at intervals shown in Generator Maintena nce Schedule (Table  2). Using a generator indoors CAN KILL [...]

Engine Oil 20 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual Engine Oil Engine Oil Recomme ndations Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automo- bile manufacturer's requirements for API Performance Class SL, SJ, or better. SAE 10W-30 is recomme[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 21 Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil 1. Be sure generator is placed on flat, level surface. 2. Start engine and run until warm. 3. Stop engine. 4. Place oil pan, or other container suitable for holding engine oil, underneath generator. 5. Keep oil fill cap on initially to avo[...]

Adding Fuel 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual 14. Reinstall oil fill cap and tighten until fully seated. NOTE: i Dispose of used motor oil according to guidelines estab- lished by your local or state government. Adding Fuel Before each use, check fuel gauge on fuel tank. If fuel level is low, refill ta[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 Air Filter Maintenance 4. Slowly pour gasoline into fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. 5. Reinstall fuel tank cap and fully tighten. NOTE: i Occasional, light spark knock, "pinging", or rattling noise is normal while operating under heavy loads. If spark k[...]

Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual 7. Soak air filter in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil. NOTE: i Engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in filter. 8. Reinstall air filter. 9. Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten thumbscrew. Cleaning F[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 25 Cleaning Spark Arresto r Sc reen 3. Remove spark plug cap. 4. Clean any dirt from around spark plug base. 5. Carefully pull off spark plug cap. 6. Using a 13/16” spark plug socket wre nch, loosen and remove spark plug. 7. Inspect spark plug.  If spark plug is damag[...]

Transporting G enerator 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Porta ble Generator Owner’s Manual 4. Pull off enclosure panel. 5. Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove screw hold- ing spark arrestor clamp (A). 6. Slide off spark arrestor clamp. 7. Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove retaining screw on park arrestor screen cap (B); pull o[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 27 Storing Generator Draining Fuel 1. Turn fuel lever to OFF position. 2. Run engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. 3. Place suitable container undernea th drain hole to catch fuel. 4. Loosen bolt (underneath fuel sediment cup). 5. Turn fuel lever to ON position. 6. A[...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: i For all customer service inquiries, call 1-888-494- 3571 or visit www.honeywellgenerators.com. ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand , and follow all safety and operation instructions pro- vided in the product manual. Failure [...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31 SPECIFICATIONS HW5500 HW5500E GENERATOR Dimensions * * Measurements give n do not reflect dimensions with wheel kit installed to generator. Length 27 inches (685.8 mm) 27 inches (685.8 mm) Width 21.5 inch es (546.1 mm) 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Height 21.5 inches (546.1 mm[...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com 33 WARRANTIES NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator WARRANTY STATEMENT US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires ma nu- facturers of small off-road eng ines (SORE) to warranty their products with a 2 year warrant y for[...]

NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 34 www .honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Gener ator Owner’s Manual QUESTIONS If you have questions regarding your emissions warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact the Warranty and Service department at NSP. By phone: (414) 3 32-2375 Via web: www.honeywellgenerators[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com 35 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will repair or replace, free of charge, to th e original reta il customer, [...]

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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com 37 INDEX A Air Filter maintenance 23 Appliances powering 17 rules for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipm ent 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets[...]

INDEX 38 www .honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Gener ator Owner’s Manual U Unpacking guidel ines 5 W Warranty emissions control 33 limited product 35 Wattage typical appliance 17 Wheels installing 9[...]

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com 39 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS To order maintenance parts, visit www .hone ywellgener at ors.com or call Custome r Hotline at 1-888-494-3571. For part numbers of replacement product labels, see page 3. Part Name Part Number Air Cleaner Assemb ly 100832A Air Filter 1[...]

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