Honda Automobiles EN5000 User Manual

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FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this generator safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided 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 hazards associated with operating or maintaining must use your own good judgment.

You

will

find important safety information in

a

variety of forms,

including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

-

on the generator.

-

preceded by a safety alert symbol nand one

of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

Safety Headings

-

such as

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION.

Safety Section

-

such as

GENERATOR SAFETY.

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generator. You

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the

Instructions

-

how to use this generator correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information

it

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carefully.

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please

SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.

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a

label comes

generator dealer for

off

or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if

operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s

manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent

accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls, and by

observing safe operating procedures.

Operator Responsibility

Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of

and connections. Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper

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instruction. parental supervision.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe could contain exhaust gas. adequate ventilation.

not let children operate the generator without

To

all

generator controls, output receptacles,

a

colorless and

a

dangerous amount of

keep exhaust gas from accumulating, provide

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Electric Shock Hazards

The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.

Using a generator or electrical appliance rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands

are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry. If the generator 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.

Do

not connect to a building electrical system unless an isolation

switch has been installed by

a

qualified electrician.

in

wet conditions, such as

Fire and Burn Hazards

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.

at

-Keep the generator and other equipment during operation.

-Do

not enclose the generator in

-Keep flammable materials away from the generator.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler

it

while indoors.

is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator

least 3 feet

(1

meter ) away from buildings

any

structure.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a wellventilated 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.

Do

not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the

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CHOKE LEVER

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

IGNITION SWITCH

RECOIL STARTER GRIP

I

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

9

FUEL FILLER CAP

AC

RECEPTACLES

*Record the engine

and

frame seriaO numbers for your future

reference. Refer to these serial numbers when ordering parts, and

when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page44

).

Frame serial number:

Engine serial number:

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CONTROLS

IGNITION

To

start and stop the engine.

Switch position:

OFF:

ON:

RECOIL STARTER

To

start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until

then pull briskly.

SWITCH

To

stop the engine.

To

start

and

run the engine.

IGNITION

SWITCH

resistance is felt,

Do

not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return

it

gently to prevent damage to the starter.

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FUEL VALVE LEVER

The fuel valve is located on the carburetor. When the fuel valve lever is

in the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the after stopping the engine.

ON

position, fuel is allowed to flow from

the

fuel tank to the

OFF

position

I

CHOKE LEVER

The choke is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine

It

is cold. manually. Move the choke lever to the mixture for cold starting.

can be opened and closed by operating the choke lever

FUEL VALVE LEVER

CLOSED

position to enrich the

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AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

The

AC

circuit protector power if there is a short circuit or generator

The

AC

protector has switched off. Push the button in to reset

protector, and then restart the engine.

at

the generator receptacle.

circuit protector button will pop out to show that

will

automatically shut

OFF

a

significant overload of the

the

AC

output

circuit circuit

If the working properly and does not exceed circuit before switching the

GROUND TERMINAL

The generator ground terminal is connected to

generator, the metal non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground terminals of each receptacle.

Before using

electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes

or ordinances that apply to the intended use

AC

circuit protector is switched

CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

AC

circuit protector

the

ground terminal, consult

off,

check that the appliance is

the

rated load capacity of the

ON

again.

ON OFF

the

frame of the

a

qualified electrician,

of

the generator.

GROUND TERMINAL

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OIL ALERT@ SYSTEM

The Oil Alert? system is designed to prevent engine damage caused

by an insufficient amount

the

crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert@ system automatically stop the engine position).

If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil level (see page

19

)

before troubleshooting in other areas.

of

oil

(the

in

the

crankcase. Before

engine switch

UPPER

LIMIT

the oil

will

remain in the

level

will

in

ON

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Honda Automobiles EN5000 User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

CONTROLS

RECOIL STARTER

FUEL VALVE LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

GROUND TERMINAL