HW7000E/HW7000EL Portable Electrical 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
Electrical Outlets
•
125V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-
20R) outlets to connect 120V
appliances to generator for
power.
•
125/250VAC 30 Amp Twist-Lock
(NEMA L14-30R) outlet can be
used to power appliances using
appropriate (NEMA L14-30P)
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
overload or short-circuit by stopping flow of
electricity from the generator to the appli-
ance. Master circuit breaker controls power
to all outlets. If there is no power at outlets,
see
Troubleshooting
section.
Ground Terminal
Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
B—Battery Tray and Battery
Provides power for electric start feature.
C—Oil Fill Dipstick
Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine
oil level.
D—Oil Drain Screw
Allows engine oil to drain from generator.
E—Engine Control Switch
Control used to start and stop the engine. Engine control
switch has three positions:
•
START
—Starts generator engine
•
RUN
—Prepares engine to start (manual start);
Indicates engine is currently running (electric start)
•
STOP
—Stops generator engine
F—Recoil Starter Handle
Provides means to manually start engine, if needed.
G—Fuel Shut-off Valve
Controls flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
H—Air Cleaner Assembly
Removes dust from engine intake air.
I— Choke Control
Controls choke valve. Choke control must be moved to ON
position when starting a cold engine.
J—Fuel Cap
Provides a secure seal on fuel tank.
K—Fuel Gage
Indicates level of fuel currently in fuel tank.
L—Muffler Equipped with Spark Arrestor
Provides outlet for engine exhaust. Prevents sparks and other
combustible materials from escaping generator.
M—Spark Plug Cap (Wire)
Delivers voltage to spark plug. When spark plug needs ser-
vice, cap must be removed.
N—Carbon Canister (HW7000EL model only)
Reduces hydrocarbon emissions.
The information below is provided for reference only. Refer to “OPERATION” on page 15 for instructions
on operating generator.
FIGURE 19:
HW7000EL Portable Generator
CAUTION
J
F
B
I
H
E
C
D
A
K
G
M
L
N
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances. See page 11.
7000 RATED WATTS • 8750 MAXIMUM WATTS
7000
120 VOLTS AC
120/240 VOLTS AC
POWER CORD or
TRANSFER SWITCH
HOUSEHOLD
OUTLETS
BREAKER
BREAKER
MASTER
BREAKER
Set
Tripped
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
WARNING
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