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.

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J

 

 

D

A

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

H

G

F

EB

C

FIGURE 12: HW4000 Portable Generator

A—Power Control Center Household Outlets

120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power.

Generator Cord/ Transfer Switch 120V 20 Amp Twist-Lok outlet can be used to:

•Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-20) power cord (not included).

•Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys- tem for backup power (see page 11).

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

Set Tripped

there is no power at outlets, see Troubleshoot-

 

 

 

ing section.

 

 

 

Ground Terminal

Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.

Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances. See page 10.

B—Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine oil level.

C—Engine Oil Plug

When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.

D—Engine Control Switch

Control used to run and stop the engine. Engine switch has two positions:

•RUN—Prepares engine for starting

•STOP—Stops generator engine

E—Recoil Starter Grip Handle

Starts engine.

F—Fuel Valve

Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.

G—Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from engine intake air.

H—Choke Control

Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine.

I— Fuel Gauge

Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.

J—Fuel Tank Cap

Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.

K—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester

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.

L—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)

Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed.

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