Honeywell HW2000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual page 19

HW2000i Model Only: Depress the primer bulb 3
times to supply fuel to start the engine.
FIGURE 11: Prime Engine
NOTE:
INITIAL START: Depress the primer bulb 30-50 times to
prime the fuel lines.
NOTE:
If the generator has a low fuel tank or has been run to
empty before being refilled, the primer bulb may need to
be depressed 30-50 times to prime the fuel lines.
9. While securing the generator with one hand, grip the
recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
slight resistance. (HW2000i model illustrated)
FIGURE 12: Recoil Starter Handle
10. Apply 1 to 4 swift pulls to start the engine, carefully
returning the recoil starter handle to the original posi-
tion.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the generator, do not allow the recoil
starter handle to snap back against the engine.
After the engine starts, let run for 2-5 seconds and
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then slowly move the choke to the OFF position.
HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual
After starting, confirm the output ready indicator light
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is green and stays on.
FIGURE 13: Output Ready Indicator Light (HW1000i model)
Allow the engine to run continuously and warm up
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before connecting any appliance.
NOTICE
If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil
level before troubleshooting in other areas.
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