HW6200 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
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COMPONENTS
Use information provided in this section to become familiar with your generator’s components.
A—Power Control Center
Household Outlets
120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to
connect 120V appliances to
generator for power.
Power Cord/ Transfer Switch
120/240V 30 Amp Twist-Lok
outlet can be used to:
•
Power 120V appliances
using 4-in-1 power cord
(included with generator).
•
Power 240V appliances
using appropriate (L14-30) power cord (not included).
•
Connect a transfer switch to building’s main electrical sys-
tem for backup power (see page
11).
Breakers
Protects circuits from damage caused by over-
load or short circuit by stopping flow of electric-
ity between generator and appliance. Master
circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. If
there is no power at outlets, see
Troubleshoot-
ing
section.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
C—Engine Oil Plug
When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from generator.
D—Engine Control Switch
Control used to run and stop the engine. Engine switch has
two positions:
•
RUN
—Prepares engine for starting
•
STOP
—Stops generator engine
E—Recoil Starter Grip Handle
Starts engine.
F—Fuel Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
G—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
H—Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be pulled out to
ON position when starting a cold engine.
I— Fuel Gauge
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
J—Fuel Tank Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrester
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and
other combustible materials from escaping generator.
L—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service,
cap must be removed.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to
Operation
section (page
15) for instructions on
operating generator.
FIGURE 12:
HW6200 Portable Generator
J
E
H
G
I
D
B
C
A
F
L
K
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 10.
Set Tripped
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
