Controls And Components - Honeywell HW4000 Service Manual

4: CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

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FIGURE 4-6: Portable Generator Controls and Components
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:
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Power 120V appliances using 4-in-1 power cord (included
with select generator models).
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Power 240V appliances using appropriate (L14-30) power
cord (not included).
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Connect a transfer switch to building's main electrical sys-
tem for backup power (not included).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by overload or
short-circuit by stopping flow of electricity between gener-
ator and appliance. Master circuit breaker controls power
to all outlet. If there is no power at outlets, see TROUBLE-
SHOOTING.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protec-
tion.
CAUTION
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
B—Battery Tray and Battery (Electric start models 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.
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E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to run and stop the engine ignition system.
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START—Starts generator engine (electric start models)
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RUN—Prepares engine for starting (manual start mod-
els); Indicates engine is currently running (electric start
models)
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STOP—Stops generator engine by inhibiting ignition
F—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine when pulled.
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 ser-
vice, cap must be removed.
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