Honda EB5000X Owner's Manual

The generator is a potential source misused. the generator get wet, and

Do

not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow.

of

do

not operate it with wet hands.

electrical shock

Do

not let

if

Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance

All

information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

This manual should be considered a permanent part

remain Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

ADANGER: Indicates severe personal injury or structions are not followed.

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CAUTION:

if instructions are not followed.

NOTE: Gives helpful information. If

consult

with

instructions are not followed.

a

problem should arise, or if

an

in

this publication is based on the latest product information

Co.,

Ltd. reserves the right to make changes

the generator when sold.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage

you

have any questions about the generator,

authorized Honda dealer.

of

the EB5000X generator.

at

any time

of

the generator and

death

will result

if

in-

The Honda generator is designed to give safe and dependable

if

service Owner's Manual result

operated according to instructions. Read and understand the

in

personal

before operating the generator. Failure to do injury or equipment damage.

so

could

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I.

GENERATOR

SAFETY

Place the generator on a firm. level surface: avoid loose sand or snow. the generator is tilted or overturned, ,fuel spillage may result. generator is overturned or sinks may enter the generator.

To

prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the generator at least ?'meter ment during operation. generator. Know

of

without proper instructions. The generator is a potential source of electrical shock not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. generator get we.t, and

Do

away Grorn the area of operation. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel

with

Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust gasses. Never run the engine area.

The rnuffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the rnuffler while Connections ,for standby power to a building's electrical system tnust be made by a qualified electrician and must comply laws and electrical codes. Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers tact the lines during a power outage, and when utility power is restored, the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires trical system.

how

to

stop the generator quickly, and understand .the operation

all the controls. Newer permit anyone to operate the generator

not allow children to operate the generator. Keep children and pets

DQ

not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator

the engine stopped.

it

is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.

Do

do

into

a soft surjace, sand, dirt, or water

(3

feet) away from buildings and other equip-

not place flammable objects Close to the

not operate

it

with

wet hands.

in

a well-ventilated area

in

a

closed garage or confined

with

or

in

the building's elec-

Also,

if

misused.

Do

not

all applicable

others who

If

if the

Do

let the

is

a

con-

3

RNlNG

DO NOT USE INDOORS. EXHAUST GAS CONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE.

NE PAS UTlLlSER DANS UN ENDROIT FERME

A

CAUSE DU RISQUE D'EMPOISONNEMENT DU GAZ. NO LO USE EN LUGARES CERRADOS PORQUE EL MONOXIDE DE CARBON0 ES VENENOSO.

BCHECK

FOR

STOP ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING

~COHTROLER

REPANOUE ARRETER LE

llNSPECClONAR PARA COMBUSTIBLE DERRAMADO

0

SPILLED FUEL

au'lt

SUR

MOlEUR

ESCAPE

PARAR MOTOR ANTES OE ECHAA

OR

FUEL LEAKS

N'Y

A

HI

FUITE

L'APP4REIL

AVANT DE REFAIRE LE PLEIN.

NI

+

ESSENCE

4

EB5000X

HONDA

MOTOR

CO.,

LTD.

MADE

IN

JAPAN

B'

WITH

RECOMMENDED

BEFORE USING. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL. PHASE

OIL

FREQUENCY RATED OUTPUT 4.5kVA

120f240V

5

2.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIOIU

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

FUEL VALVE

OIL ALERT

I

RECOIL STARTER GRIP

""'i""

\

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG

AC CIRCUIT BREAKER

6

FUEL FILLER

CAP

7

I

MUFFLER

\'

SPARK

PLUG

CAP

7

3.

PRE-OPERATION

CHECK

Engine Oil

CAUTION:

Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine

oils

are not recommended.

Check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet exceed

U.S.

automobile manufac-

or

turer’s requirements for Service Classification oils classified

SG,

SF/CC, CD. Motor

SG,

SF/CC,

CD

will

show this designation on the container.

SAE

IOW-30

general, all-temperature use. Other viscosities shown

is recommended for

in

the chart may

7

-30

,

4

-20

-10

0

Ambient temperature

I

,

I

10

20

30

be used when the average tempera-

in

ture

your area is

within

the indi-

cated range.

1.

Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.

2.

Check the oil level

it

screwing

3.

If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper mark on the

in.

by

inserting the dipstick

in

the filler neck without

dipstick.

I

40°C

NOTE:

The Oil Alert System oil level falls below the safe an unexpected shutdown, regularly.

OIL FILLER

CAP

\

OIL FILLER

HOLE

8

will

automatically stop the engine before the

limit.

However, to avoid the inconvenience of

it

is advisable to visually inspect the oil level

LEVEL

Fuel

Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank level is low.

Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number

91

or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display

Do not fill above the

R+M

(7)

of

86

or higher, or that has a research octane number of

UPPER

LEVEL

line.

if

the fuel

the

pump

octane number.

it

We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because

produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components.

Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid

in

the

fuel

getting dirt, dust or water can cause persistent "pinging"

tank. Use of a lower octane gasoline

or

heavy "spark knock" (a metallic

rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine damage.

CAUTION:

speed under normal load, change brands

pinging persists, consult your authorized Honda dealer. Failure

If

"spark knock" or "pinging" occurs at a steady engine

of

gasoline.

If

spark knock or

to

do

so

is

considered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by

Honda's Limited Warranty.

Occasionally you may experience light spark knock

it

heavy loads. This is no cause for concern,

simply means your engine

while

operating under

is

operating efficiently.

Fuel tank capacity:

17.0

lit.

(4.5

us gal)

FUEL

FILLER

CAP

FUEL

UPPER

LEVEL

STRAINER

LINE

9

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.

0

Refuel or allow flames where gasoline is stored.

Do

After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

Avoid repeated or prolonged contact

KEEP

in

a well-ventilated area

or

sparks

not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel

OUT

OF

REACH

OF

with

the engine stopped.

in

the area where the engine

with

skin or breathing of vapor.

CHILDREN.

Do

not smoke

is

refueled or

in

the filler neck).

may

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If

you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it's

octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are

two types of "gasohol": one containing ethanol, and the other containing

Do

methanol. not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than and corrosion inhibitors.

NOTE:

Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty. Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete. Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if the fuel contains alcohol, used. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.

not use gasohol that contains more than

5% methanol, even if

if

it

does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol

or

one that you think contains alcohol,

10%

ethanol.

it

has cosolvents

Do

IO

Air Cleaner

~~

Check the air Clean or replace the element

cleaner

element

to

be sure

if

necessary (page

it

is

clean and

25).

in

good

condition.

CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner, Rapid engine wear will result.

AIR

CLEANER

ELEMENT

4.

STARTING

1.

Make sure that the The generator may

THE

AC

ENGINE

AC

circuit breaker is in the

be

hard to start if a load

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

OFF

position.

is

connected.

2.

Turn the fuel valve to the

12

ON

position.

FUEL

VALVE