Stopping Generator - Honeywell HW7000EH Owner's Manual

Manual (Recoil) Start
1. Place generator outside in a well-ventilated area.
NOTICE
Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from
any building, object, or wall.
Confirm the circuit breakers are set.
2.
FIGURE 23: Circuit Breaker Position
Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position.
3.
FIGURE 24: Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF Position
Pull choke control to ON position.
4.
ON
FIGURE 25: Choke Control
Press engine control switch to RUN position.
5.
FIGURE 26: Engine Control Switch
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OFF

Stopping Generator

Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
6.
slight resistance.
FIGURE 27: Recoil Starter Handle
NOTICE
NEVER allow the recoil starter handle to snap back against
the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Apply a swift pull to start the engine and carefully
7.
return the recoil starter handle to its original position.
This may need to be repeated 2-3 times until the
engine starts.
NOTICE
If engine will not start, move the choke to the OFF posi-
tion to reduce fuel to the engine.
8. As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually
push in choke control to OFF position.
Stopping Generator
In an emergency:
Press the engine control switch to the STOP position.
In normal use:
Follow the below procedure to avoid possible generator
backfire:
1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any
connected power cords.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
Allow the generator to run until it stops and the gaso-
3.
line in the fuel line has been consumed.
Press the engine control switch to the STOP position.
4.
For long-term storage instructions, see page 25.
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