Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Owner's Manual page 16

Assembly
Step 3: Install Handle Assembly
To install handle assembly, you will need:
Handle Brackets (2)
Handle Bars (2)
Rubber Handle Grips (2)
40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)
10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
Socket wrench with 8mm socket
* Not included
Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame
1.
as shown in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame
Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style
2.
hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten
until securely seated.
Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and
3.
line up bolt holes.
FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket
Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer
4.
style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten
until securely seated.
i NOTE:
Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and
nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and
nuts further.
Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and
5.
push to achieve snug fit.
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Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if
desired.
• Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col-
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Battery
To use electric start feature, battery (included) must be
connected to generator's electric starter.
• NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or
• NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
1.
Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible
handles.
lapsing generator handles.
To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle
until it rests vertically against generator frame.
To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on
handle.
Battery gases are explosive.
spark-producing equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid,
which can be very dangerous and cause severe
burns.
clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush
the area with water.
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batter-
ies, can cause electric shock.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare
hands at the same time.
• Remove rings, watches or any other object
containing metal when working with battery. If
metal comes into contact with battery termi-
nals, electric shock and serious burns can
result.
• Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when
working with or near battery.
• NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top
of battery.
Generator is packaged with the negative (-) battery
lead attached to top of alternator with a plastic cable
HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual