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Owner's Manual
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Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
The generator is a potential source expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow.
of
Do not let the generator
if
misused.
Do
not
get wet, and do not operate it with wet. hands.
Keep this owner’s manual handy,
owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the generator and should
if
remain with the generator
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.
tion may be reproduced without written permission.
resold.
so
you can refer to it at any time. This
Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right,
No
part of this publica-
Congratulations on your selection certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one eratordwelders on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new generator/welder and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
As
you read this manual, you will find information preceded by am symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your generatodwelder, other property,
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer.
When your generator/welder needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your tlonda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda generators/welders. Your authorized Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your ques­tions and concerns.
of
a Honda generatodwelder. We are
of
the finest gen-
or
the environment.
Best Wishes,
Honda Motor
Co.,
Ltd.
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A
FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this generator/welder safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a generator/welder. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels Safety Messages
signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
-
on the generator/welder.
-
preceded by a safety alert symbol Aand one of three
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT don’t follow instructions.
we
have provided
if
if
you
you
Safety Headings Safety Section Instructions
This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.
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such
as
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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such
as
GENERATOR/WELDER SAFETY.
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how to use this generator/welder correctly and safely.
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please read it

CONTENTS

SAFETY
Safety Label Locations Safety Information
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CONTROLS
Engine Switch Recoil Starter
Fuel Valve Lever Choke Rod Circuit Breaker Oil Alert@ System Auto-throttle system AC/DC (Weld) Selector Switch
Welding Cable Terminal
Welding Current Adjust System
GENERATOFUWELDER USE
Connections to a Building Electrical System
AC Operation
Welding
Welding Cable Selection
PREOPERATICIN CHECK
STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Selecting the Correct Welding Current
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Welding Duty Cycle
Polarity Selection High Altitude Operation
Auto-throttle System
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Engine Oil Fuel Recommendation
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10 12
12 12 13 13 14
14 15 15 16 16 17 17
18 19
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20 20
21 21
22 23 23 24
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MAINTENANCE
The Importance of Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Emission Control System Information
Air Index Maintenance Schedule
Engine Oil Change Air Cleaner Service Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Maintenance
TRANSPORTING/STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING
WIRING DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL PARTS
WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION
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SAFETY

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

These labels warn them carefully.
If
a label comes
dealer for
NEAR
WATER
CAN
off
a
replacement.
LEAD
TO
you of
or beco
OEATH
FROM
potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read
lard
to
lmes
t
(#
read, contact your Honda Genera
BCHECK
TOR
SPILLED
FUEL
OR
FUEL
STOP
EH61NE
BEFORE
lCFNTR6LER
REP?HDUE
ARRETER LE
MIHSPECCIOHAR PARA COMBUSTIEU
0
ESCAPE.
PARAR MOTOR
RU'IL
H'Y
SUR
L'APPAREIL.
YOTEUR
AVANT
ANTES
REFUELIHG.
A
OE
HI
FUlTE
DE
REFAIRE
ECHAR.
LEAKS.
HI
LE
OERRAMAOO
ESSEHCE
PLEIN.
,
Itor
/
DO
NOT USE INDOORS. EXHAUST GAS CONTAINS POISONOUS
pARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE. NE PAS UTlLlSER DANS UN ENDROIT FERME A CAUSE
I
RISOUE D'EMPOISONNEMENT DU GAZ. NO LO USE EN LUGARES CERRADOS PORQUE EL MONOXIDE
IATENCloN
DE
CARBON0 ES VENENOSO.
DU
I
5
f
EWI
WITH RECOMMENDED OIL FREQUENCY
BEFORE U~~T'oN FOR DETAILED EXPLANATION. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL. DUTY CYCLE
71
HONDA
BE SURE TO FILL CRANKCASE CURRENT RANGE
MOTOR
co..
LTD.
WELDER
1
RATE~o&Jk7~E%PS
130
A
OUT PUT
-26.5
50%
V-DC
-
130
DC
AC
1
iGE
A
OUTPUT
MAD
IN
JAPAN
60
4.C8lz;
GASOLINE
(PETROL)
@
Hz
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda generator/welders are designed to give safe and dependable service
if
operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your generator/welder. You can held prevent acci­dents by being familiar with your generator/welder’s controls, and by observ­ing safe operating procedures.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator/welder quickly in case of emergency.
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Understand the use of all generator/welder controls, output receptacles,
and connections.
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Be sure that anyone who operates the generator/welder receives proper instruction.
Do
not let children operate the generator/welder without
parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If
you run the generatodwelder in an area that is confined, or even partially
of
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain adangerous amount
To
gas.
keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation.
exhaust
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Electric Shock Hazards
The generator/welder produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
Using a generator/welder or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are
wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generatodwelder dry.
If
the generator/welder is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components on the control panel, before each use. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical components which could result in electrocution.
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Do
not connect to a building’s electrical system unless an isolation switch
has been installed by a qualified electrician.
Fire
and
Burn
Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
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Keep the generator/welder at least 1 meter
(3
feet) away from buildings
and other equipment during operation.
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Do
not enclose the generator/welder in any structure.
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Keep flammable materials away from the generator/welder.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine
cool
before storing the generator/welder indoors.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator/welder is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the generator/welder.
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Use adequate eye protection. Eye protection is
of
the utmost importance,
not only for the operator, but also for any other personnel in thevicinity while welding is being done. Eye hazards include arc glare, reflected glare, stray flashes, sparks, and flying bits of molten metal.
Looking at a welding arc with unprotected eyes may produce severe pain and event ternporary blindness.
Use a helmet or hand-held shieid with a
#10
or darker filter lens.
Filter lenses eliminate the harmful effects of infrared and ultraviolet radiation from the arc and reduce the glare from the arc light as well.
Wear protective clothing such as leather gloves, cap, sleeves, jacket, apron, and high-top safety shoes.
All
outer clothing must be free
of
oil and
grease.
FACE SHIELD
GLOVES
SAFETY
SHOES
APRON
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

FUEL GAUGE
WELDING CURRENT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
\
STARTER GRIP ENGINE
AUTO THROTTLE SWITCH
ENGINESERIAL
\
NUMBER
WELDING CABLE
RECEPTACLES
GlNE OIL FILLER CAP
OIL DRAIN PLUG
10
FUEL
TANK
CAP
1
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Record the engine and frame serial numbers Refer to these serial numbers when ordering
technical or warranty inquiries (see
Frame serial number: Engine serial number:
page
48).
for
yo~lr
parts,
f~~fure
and when making
reference.
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Fuel Valve Lever

The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and carburetor. When the fuel
ON
valve lever is in the
position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank
carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel lever to the
OFF
position after stopping
to
the
the engine.
L
VALVE LEVER
Choke
Rod
The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold
by
engine. It can be opened and closed the rod out toward CLOSED to enrich the mixture
CHOKE
ROD
operating the choke rod manually. Pull
for
cold starting.
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Circuit Breaker

The circuit breaker will automatically switch OFF if there is a short circuit or a
If
significant overload of the generator at the receptacle. switched,OFF automatically, check that the applicance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before switching the circuit breaker The circuit breaker may be used to switch the generator power

Oil Alert@ System

The Oil Alerta system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert@ System will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the and will not restart, check the engine oil level (p.23) before troubleshooting in other areas.
ON
again.
ON
position).
the circuit breaker is
ON
or OFF.
If
the engine stops
OIL FILLER HOLE
14
UPPER
LEVEL
\

Auto-throttle System

The auto-throttle system automatically reduces engine speed when AC loads
is
are turned off or disconnected, or DC welding are turned on or reconnected, or DC welding to the rated speed.
AUTO:
OFF:
Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further reduce
is
noise levels when no load The auto-throttle system does not operate.
Recommended to minimize warm uptime when the engine is started.
applied to the generator/welder.
discontinued. When AC loads
is
resumed, the engine returns
AUTO-THROTTLE
AC/DC
The AC/DC (Weld) selector switch
(Weld)
Selector
Switch
is
located on the control panel.
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To
avoid accidental arcing, one cable end should be firmly attached to the object to be welded, and the electrode holder at the end of the other cable should be held in the operator’s hand.
all
terminals at selector.
Under no circumstances should into any of the AC receptacles when the selector
position.
of
the position of the AC/DC (WELD) selector. However, when this selector is in the DC considerably.
AC
times, regardless
voltage is present at the
(WELD)
position, the AC voltage
any
DC
voltage is present at the welding
of
the
position
type
of
electrical appliance be plugged
AC
receptacle at all times, regardless
of
the AC/DC
is
in the
is
unregulated and fluctuates
)
SELECTOR SWITCH
DC
(WELD)
(WELD)
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