HW3000/HW3000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual
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Air Filter Maintenance
Adding Fuel
1.
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
pletely cool.
2.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove fuel cap (A).
4.
Slowly pour gasoline into fuel tank. Be careful not to
overfill above the filler neck that supports the fuel
strainer (C).
5.
Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten.
NOTE:
Occasional, light spark knock, "pinging", or rattling noise
is normal while operating under heavy loads. If spark
knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at a steady engine
speed, under normal load, drain fuel (page 26) and refill
with fresh gasoline. If noise persists, see an authorized
generator dealer.
Air Filter Maintenance
Clean air filter every 50 hours of generator operation. If
operating generator in extremely dusty areas, clean air fil-
ter more frequently.
1.
Stop engine if it is running. Allow to completely cool.
2.
Remove the air cleaner cover.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to engine, never use stale or contaminated
gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in
fuel tank.
Use fresh gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or
higher.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn
generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with
fuel.
FIGURE 30:
Top of Fuel Tank (B) and Maximum Fuel Level (D)
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
the area must be dry before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Running engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can
cause engine damage. Warranty does not cover parts dam-
aged by misuse.
DANGER
B
A
C
D
DANGER
NOTICE
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to carburetor, which may
cause poor engine performance or damage.
Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly prop-
erly attached.
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or
explosion. NEVER use gasoline or flammable sol-
vent to clean air filter element.
• Use only household soap and water to clean air filter
element.
To clean air filter, you will need:
Household soap and water
Clean, dry cloth
Clean engine oil
FIGURE 31:
Air Cleaner Cover - HW3000 Model
FIGURE 32:
Air Cleaner Cover - HW3000L Model
WARNING
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