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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. HW4000 Portable Generator Portable Gasoline Generator Read and Save These Instructions[...]

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 [...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com i CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ..... ............................................................................. .......... 1 Safety Messages ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ ........[...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 cover eve[...]

Safety Messages 2 www .honeywellg ener ator s.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 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 equipment to is[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 amaged, [...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 corner (fr[...]

Record Generator Information 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 on ge[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Assembly Assembly Wheel Kit 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 pieces underneath unit. Generator must be empty of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and [...]

Assembly 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 5/16&[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 each[...]

Grounding the Generato r 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Using Generato r fo r Backup Power 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 building’ [...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided i n this section to become fa miliar with your generator’s components. The informati on below is pr ovided for referen ce only. Refer to Operation section (page  15) for instructions on operating generator. FIGURE 12: HW4000 Portable [...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 be us[...]

Stopping Genera tor 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator Owner’s Manual 2. Turn fuel valve to ON position. 3. Pull choke control to ON position. 4. Press engine control switch to RUN position. 5. Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance. 6. Apply a swift, single pull to start engine. Careful[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Powering Applia nces • Plan carefully: Before using generator to power appliances, take time to add power rating (watts) of each appliance and verify that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating infor- mation can usually be found on an applian[...]

Powering Applia nces 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator Owner’s Manual Toaster oven 1225 VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25 Vacuum cleaner* 1000-1440 Water heater (40 g al) 4500-5500 Water pump* (deep well) 250-1100 * Allow up t o three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor of this appliance. Starting appliances [...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 YOU I[...]

Engine Oil 20 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 recommended f[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 avoid ha[...]

Adding Fuel 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 tank wit[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 knock,[...]

Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 Fuel Se[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 damaged or[...]

Transporting G enerator 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator 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 off cap[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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. Allow [...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 to cl[...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31 SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR Dimensions * * Measurements give n do not reflect dimensions with wheel kit installed to generator. Length 27 inches (685.8 mm) Width 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Height 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Dry Weight 155 pounds (70.3 kg ) AC Output Continuous (Rated) P[...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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 thos[...]

NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 34 www .honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Generator Owner’s Manua l 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.com B[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’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, in No[...]

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HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 37 INDEX A Air Filter maintenance 23 Appliances powering 16 rules for powering 16 wattage information 17 Assembly 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 Household 13 recoil[...]

INDEX 38 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000 Portable Gener ator Owner’s Manual W Warranty emissions control 33 limited product 35 Wattage typical appliance 17 Wheels installing 9[...]

HW4000 Portable Generator Own er’s Manual www .honeyw ellgener ator s.com 39 HW4000 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 100833A Fuel [...]

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