
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)
Household Outlets
120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect
120V appliances to generator for power.
Power Cord/ Transfer Switch
120/240V 30 Amp
•Power 120V appliances using
•Power 240V appliances using appropriate
•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
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.
Provides power for electric start feature.
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine oil level.
When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.
Control used to run and stop the engine.
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Starts engine (HW5500).
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed (HW5500E).
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
I— Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine.
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
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.
Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed.
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