Starting Generator - Honeywell HW1000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

Starting Generator

Starting Generator
Starting Generator
Thoroughly read and understand all information
provided in this Owner's Manual before operating
generator.
NOTICE
It is very important to maintain the proper level of engine oil
to keep the engine in good running condition.
• Check engine oil level prior to each use.
IMPORTANT! BEFORE STARTING GENERATOR, FILL
WITH ENGINE OIL.
Starting generator with appliances connected can cause
permanent damage to appliances.
• NEVER start generator with electrical appliances
plugged in and turned on.
• Do not move the generator while it is running.
1. Place the generator outside on a flat surface free of
debris to prevent blocking the air intake vents in the
bottom of the generator.
FIGURE 7: Air Intake - DO NOT BLOCK
NOTICE
Blocking the air flow may cause damage to the generator.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
2.
FIGURE 8: Fuel Valve — ON Position
Fill the fuel tank and check oil is to appropriate level.
3.
NOTE:
The generator starts more easily with a full fuel tank.
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Move the choke to the ON position.
4.
NOTE:
Place the choke in the OFF position when the HW1000i
has a warm engine.
Set the efficiency mode switch to the OFF position.
5.
FIGURE 9: Efficiency Mode Switch
Press the engine control switch to the RUN position.
6.
FIGURE 10: Engine Control Switch
7. HW1000i Model Only: Turn the fuel cap vent to the
ON position.
FIGURE 11: Fuel Cap Vent — ON Position
While securing the generator with one hand, grip the
8.
recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
slight resistance. (HW2000i model illustrated)
FIGURE 12: Recoil Starter Handle
9. Apply swift pulls to start the engine, carefully returning
the recoil starter handle to the original position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the generator, do not allow the recoil
starter handle to snap back against the engine.
HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual