Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen; Transporting Generator - Honeywell HW5500 Manual Del Propietário

Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen

WARNING
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
‰ 1/4" socket wrench
‰ 8 mm socket
‰ 7/32" socket
‰ #2 Phillips screwdriver
‰ Wire brush
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
1.
pletely cool.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove
3.
spark arrestor enclosure panel bolts.
FIGURE 60: Remove Spark Arrestor Enclosure Panel
4. Pull off enclosure panel.
A
B
FIGURE 61:
Spark Arrestor Assembly
Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove screw hold-
5.
ing spark arrestor clamp (A).
Slide off spark arrestor clamp.
6.
Using a socket wrench with a 7/32" socket, remove
7.
the retaining screw on spark arrestor screen cap (B);
pull off cap.
8. Pull out spark arrestor screen (C).
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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
9. Inspect spark arrestor screen.
„ If screen is damaged or excessively worn, replace
with new screen.
If screen is in good condition, clean using wire
„
brush and then reinstall.
FIGURE 62: Clean Screen
Reinstall remaining spark arrestor components care-
10.
fully aligning screw holes.
„ Spark arrestor cap
„ Retaining screw
„ Clamp and screw
„ Spark arrestor enclosure panel

Transporting Generator

WARNING
Hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious
burns or fires. Cool generator completely before
transporting or storing.
When transporting the generator:
•
Press engine control switch to OFF position.
•
Turn fuel valve lever to OFF position.
•
Keep generator level to prevent fuel spillage.
• Be sure pins are in place in the handle and handle
bracket before moving generator.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to generator, take care not to drop or strike
generator when transporting. Do not place heavy objects on
generator.
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