Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual page 40

ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS (ALL MODELS EXCEPT HW3000/L)
Rated Power Check
(Low Power Output)
NOTE: At high-altitudes, standard
carburetor air-fuel mixture will be
rich causing a decrease in engine
performance and an increase in
fuel consumption.
NOTE: At this time, a high-altitude
carburetor kit is not available.
Start Engine and
Add Resistive Loads Until
One of the Following Occurs:
at the
NEMA L14-30R 240V Receptacle
is Within Rated Power
Specification Range
Minimum
If Minimum Rated Power
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NOTE: The alternator must be at room temperature when resistance is measured.
For best results, use an ohmmeter capable of measuring low resistance values:
Check Alternator Winding Resistances
NOTE: Each Terminal Contains Nut, Lock Washer, and Flat Washer
Measure Resistance
Winding
Stator-X Red
Stator-Y White
AVR Tap Green White
Exciter
Fuel Cutout
Slip Rings
Rotor or
Slip Ring Terminals*
If a Winding Resistance is Out of Spec, Replace Alternator
Stator-X Red
Stator-X Red
Stator-Y White
Stator-X Red
Stator-Y White
Stator-X Red
Stator-Y White
Alternator Check
Resolution: 10 milliohms
+ 1%
Ω
Resistance Range Specification (Ω)
Specification
Stator-Y White
AVR Tap Green
AVR Tap Green
Replace Alternator
Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual
Refer to Illustrations on
Page 8-9.
1.3 - 1.8