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.

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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 sys- tem 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 Set Tripped

no power at outlets, see Troubleshooting.

Ground Terminal

Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.

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.

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.

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.

L—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.

M—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)

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

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