Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup; Spark Plug Service - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual

7.3 CLEANING FUEL SEDIMENT CUP

The sediment cup prevents any dirt or water that may be
in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor.
Clean fuel sediment cup at the intervals specified in
Table 7-1.
To clean fuel sediment cup, you will need:
‰ 10 mm box wrench
‰ 22 mm open end wrench
‰ Household soap and water
‰ Clean, dry cloth
To clean fuel sediment cup:
1. Stop the engine if it is running. Allow to completely
cool.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
While holding the fitting above the fuel shut-off valve
4.
with a 22 mm open end wrench, remove the fuel sedi-
ment cup assembly (sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel
screen) using a 10 mm box wrench.
FIGURE 7-11: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Removal
FIGURE 7-12: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly
Clean the fuel screen (A), o-ring (B), and sediment
5.
cup (C), with soap and water.
Rinse parts thoroughly with water.
6.
7. Wipe the pieces clean with a clean, dry cloth.
Reinstall the sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel screen.
8.
9. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
10. Start generator and check for leaks.
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CLEANING FUEL SEDIMENT CUP
A
B
C

7.4 SPARK PLUG SERVICE

To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must
be properly gapped and free of deposits.
WARNING
If the engine has been running, the spark plug will
reach temperatures that could cause severe burns.
Do not touch.
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire feeler gauge.
Gap should be: 0.028-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm).
FIGURE 7-13: Correct Spark Plug Gap
If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side
2.
electrode.
Torque spark plug to 28 N•m (21 lb. ft.).
3.
NOTICE
The spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly
tightened spark plug can become very hot and damage the
engine. NEVER use spark plugs that have an improper heat
range. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
HW3000 & HW3000L Models:
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: 102557A
AutoLite
Bosch
Champion
Denso
NGK
TABLE 7-3. Spark Plug Equivalents to 102557A
All Other Models:
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: 100842A
AutoLite
Bosch
Champion
Denso
NGK
TABLE 7-4. Spark Plug Equivalents to 100842A
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.028 - .031 in.
(.70 - .80 mm)
62
WR5DC
RN6YC
W22EPR-U
BPR7ES
63
WR7DC
RN9YC
W20EPR
BPR6ES
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