Stopping Generator - Honeywell HW7000E Owner's Manual

Manual (Recoil) Start
Place generator outside in a well-ventilated area.
1.
NOTICE
Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from
any building, object, or wall.
Confirm the circuit breakers are set.
2.
Set
FIGURE 24: Circuit Breaker Position
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
FIGURE 25: Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF Position
4. Move the choke control to the ON position.
ON
FIGURE 26: Choke Control
5. Press engine control switch to the RUN position.
FIGURE 27: Engine Control Switch
HW7000E/HW7000EL Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
Tripped
OFF
ENGINE
START
STOP

Stopping Generator

Grip the recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you
6.
feel slight resistance.
FIGURE 28: Recoil Starter Handle
NOTICE
NEVER allow the recoil starter handle to snap back against
the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
7. Apply a swift pull to start the engine and carefully
return the recoil starter handle to its original position.
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
move the choke control to the OFF position.
Stopping Generator
In an emergency:
Press engine control switch to the STOP position.
In normal use:
Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any
1.
connected power cords.
Allow the generator to run for 2-3 minutes.
2.
Press the engine control switch to the STOP position.
3.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
4.
For long-term storage instructions, see page 30.
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