Honda Automobiles EU2000i User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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DIC F101

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GENERATOR

EU2000i

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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 of electrical shock if misused. Do
not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do not let the
generator get wet, and do not operate it with wet hands.

Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the generator
and should remain with the generator if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation
whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
written permission.

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda generator. We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
generators on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new generator 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 a

symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your generator, other property, or the environment.

We suggest you read the
understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The

Distributor’s Limited Warranty

have been given to you by your dealer.

When your generator needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda generators. Your authorized Honda servicing dealer is
dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your
questions and concerns.

Best Wishes,
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Distributor’s Limited Warranty

is a separate document that should

to fully

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A 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 all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a generator. You
must use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

on the generator.

Safety Labels

Safety Messages

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

These signal words mean:

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and

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You WILL KILLED SERIOUSLY HURT

you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN KILLED SERIOUSLY HURT

you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN HURT

tions.

such as

Safety Headings

Safety Section

Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please
read it carefully.

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such as

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how to use this generator correctly and safely.

be or if

be or if

be if you don’t follow instruc-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GEN E RATOR SAF E T Y.

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CONTENTS

......................................................................................................SAFETY . 5

.......................................................................Safety Label Locations . 5

..............................................................................Safety Information . 7

..............................................................COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . 9

..............................................................................................CONTROLS . 11

....................................................................................Engine Switch . 11

.....................................................................................Recoil Starter . 11

.................................................................Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever . 12

.......................................................................................Choke Lever . 12

.......................................................................Output Indicator Light . 13

...................................................................Overload Indicator Light . 13

System . 14

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..........................................................................................Engine Oil . 28

............................................................................................Refueling . 30

..............................................................................Oil Alert

...............................................................................Ground Terminal . 14

.........................................................................EcoThrottle Switch . 15

................................................................Parallel Operation Outlets . 15

..........................................................................AC Circuit Protector . 16

....................................................................................DC Receptacle . 17

..........................................................................DC Circuit Protector . 17

...................................................................................GENERATOR USE . 18

..................................Connections to a Building Electrical System . 18

.................................................................................Ground System . 18

.......................................................................Special Requirements . 18

.................................................................................AC Applications . 19

.....................................................................................AC Operation . 20

.................................................AC Parallel Operation Applications . 21

.......................................................................AC Parallel Operation . 23

.....................................................................................DC Operation . 24

......Connecting the battery charging cable (optional equipment) . 24

......................................Disconnecting the battery charging cable . 25

........................................................................EcoThrottle System . 26

....................................................................High Altitude Operation . 27

.......................................................................PRE-OPERATION CHECK . 28

....................................................................Fuel Recommendations . 31

........................................................................STARTING THE ENGINE . 33

........................................................................STOPPING THE ENGINE . 34

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......................................................................................MAINTENANCE . 35

......................................................The Importance of Maintenance . 35

..........................................................................Maintenance Safety . 36

............................................Emission Control System Information . 37

.............................................................................................Air Index . 39

.....................................................................Maintenance Schedule . 40

............................................................................Engine Oil Change . 41

...........................................................................Air Cleaner Service . 43

............................................................................Spark Plug Service . 45

............................................................Spark Arrester Maintenance . 47

..................................................................TRANSPORTING/STORAGE . 49

............................................................................Storage Procedure . 50

.............................................................................TROUBLESHOOTING . 52

.................................................................................WIRING DIAGRAM . 54

....................................................................................SPECIFICATIONS . 55

..................................................CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION . 56

......................................................................................................INDEX . 57

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SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

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

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
generator dealer for a replacement.

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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 all generator controls, output receptacles,
and connections.

Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper
instruction. Do not let children operate the generator 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 generator in an area that is confined, or even partially
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from accumulating, provide
adequate ventilation.

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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 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 generator dry.

If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,
check all of the 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.

Use only a Honda approved parallel operation kit (optional
equipment) when connecting two EU2000i generators for parallel
operation.

Never connect different generator models and types.

Fire and Burn Hazards

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.

Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings

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and other equipment during operation.
Do not enclose the generator in any structure.

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Keep flammable materials away from the generator.

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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
indoors.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the
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.

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS

ECOTHROTTLE SWITCH

OIL ALERT INDICATOR LIGHT

OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT

OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT

CHOKE LEVER

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AC RECEPTACLES

DC RECEPTACLE

DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

GROUND TERMINAL

FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER

FUEL TANK CAP

MAINTENANCE COVER

RECOIL STARTER GRIP

ENGINE SWITCH

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FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

AIR CLEANER

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE COVER

SPARK PLUG

MUFFLER

Record the frame serial number for your future reference. Refer to this
serial number when ordering parts, and when making technical or
warranty inquiries (see page ).

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Frame serial number:

Date purchased:

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ENGINE SWITCH

To start and stop the engine.

Switch position:
OFF:
ON:

To stop the engine.
To start and run the engine.

CONTROLS

ENGINE SWITCH

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RECOIL STARTER

To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly.

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 TANK CAP VENT LEVER

The fuel tank cap is provided with a vent lever to seal the fuel tank.

The vent lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run.

When the engine is not in use, leave the vent lever in the OFF position
to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Allow the engine to cool well
before turning the vent lever to the OFF position.

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FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

The choke is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine
is cold. It can be opened and closed by operating the choke lever
manually. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position to enrich the
mixture for cold starting.

CHOKE LEVER

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CLOSED

OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT

The output indicator light (green) is illuminated when the generator is
operating normally. It indicates that the generator is producing
electrical power at the receptacles.

OUTPUT INDICATOR
LIGHT (GREEN)

OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT

If the generator is overloaded (in excess of 2,000 VA), or if there is a
short circuit in a connected appliance, the overload indicator light (red)
will go ON. The overload indicator light (red) will stay ON, and after
about four seconds, current to the connected appliance(s) will shut off,
and the output indicator light (green) will go OFF.

OVERLOAD INDICATOR
LIGHT (RED)

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OIL ALERT SYSTEM

The Oil Alert

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 indicator light
comes on and the Oil Alert

system will automatically stop the engine
(the engine switch will remain in the ON position).
If the engine stops or the Oil Alert
pull the starter grip, check the engine oil level (see page ) before

indicator light comes on when you

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troubleshooting in other areas.

OIL ALERT INDICATOR
LIGHT (RED)

GROUND TERMINAL

The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the
generator, the metal non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and
the ground terminals of each receptacle.

Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes
or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.

GROUND TERMINAL

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ECOTHROTTLE SWITCH

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The EcoThrottle system automatically reduces engine speed when

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all loads are turned off or disconnected. When appliances are turned
on or reconnected, the engine returns to the proper speed to power
the electrical load.
If high electrical loads are connected simultaneously, turn the
EcoThrottle switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage changes.
When using the DC output, turn the EcoThrottle switch to the OFF

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position.

ON:

OFF:

Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further
reduce noise levels when no load is applied to the generator.
The EcoThrottle system does not operate.

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ECOTHROTTLE SWITCH

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PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS

These outlets are used for connecting two EU2000i generators for
parallel operation (see page ). A Honda approved parallel operation

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kit (optional equipment) is required for parallel operation. This kit can
be purchased from an authorized Honda generator dealer.

PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS

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AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

The AC circuit protector will automatically switch OFF if there is a short
circuit or a significant overload of the generator at the AC receptacles.
If the circuit protector switches OFF automatically, check that the
appliance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load
capacity of the circuit before resetting the circuit protector ON.

AC RECEPTACLES

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AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

ON

OFF

PUSH

DC RECEPTACLE

The DC receptacle should ONLY be used for charging 12-volt
automotive type batteries.

DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

The DC circuit protector automatically shuts off the DC battery
charging circuit when the DC charging circuit is overloaded, when
there is a problem with the battery, or when the connections between
the battery and the generator are improper.

DC RECEPTACLE

DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

OFF

ON

PUSH

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