Honeywell HW7000EH owner manual Manual Recoil Start, Recoil Starter Handle

Manual (Recoil) Start

1.Place generator outside in a well-ventilated area.

NOTICE

Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or wall.

2.Confirm the circuit breakers are set.

Set Tripped

FIGURE 24: Circuit Breaker Position

3.Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position.

FIGURE 25: Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF position

4.Pull choke control to ON position.

OFF

ON

FIGURE 26: Choke Control

Starting Generator

5.Press engine control switch to RUN position.

ENGINE

START

RUN

STOP

FIGURE 27: Engine Control Switch

6.Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance.

FIGURE 28: Recoil Starter Handle

NOTICE

NEVER allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

7.Apply a swift, single pull to start the engine and care- fully return the recoil starter handle to its original posi- tion. This may need to be repeated 2-3 times until the engine starts.

NOTICE

If engine will not start, move the choke to the OFF posi- tion to reduce fuel to the engine.

8.As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually

push in choke control to OFF position.

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