Honda Automobiles EX350 User Manual

EX350

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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.

The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if

Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the EX350

generator. The EX350 is equipped for manual starting only. All information

in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the

time of printing.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
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 of the generator and

should remain with the generator if it is resold.
In some areas, generators are required by law io be registered with local

utility companies. Please check local regulations for proper registration and
use procedures.

This generator is equipped with a U.S.D.A. qualified spark arrester which

requires periodic maintenance to ensure its effectiveness. It is illegal in
some areas to operate an engine without a spark arrester; check local laws
and regulations.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

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instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal Injury or equipment damage

if instructions are not followed.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

If a problem should arise, or if you have eny questions about your

generator, consult an authorized Honda dealer.

w Operating this equipment requires special effort to ensure the

safety of the operator and the safety of others. Read and understand this
Owner’s Manual before operating this equipment; failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipmeot damage,

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1988, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY

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Safety Label Location ........................................................

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Safety Information

2: COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

4. STARTING THE ENGINE

6. GENERATOR USE
AC Applications

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Output and Overload Indicators

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DC Application

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High Altitude Operation

6. STOPPING THE ENGINE

7. MAINTENANCE

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Maintenance Schedule ......................................................

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Air Cleaner Service

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Spark Plug Service
Spark Arrester Maintenance

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Exhaust Pipe Screen Maintenance ......................................

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8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

10. WIRING DIAGRAM

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11. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................

12. CUSTOMER SERVICE fNFORMATiON

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Read this label before you operate the generator.

I. SAFETY

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Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service when
operated according

to

instructions. Read and understand this Owner’s
Manual before operating the generator. Failure to do so could result in per­sonal injury or equipment damage.

lo avoid severe personal injury or equipment damage, observe the
following precautions:

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Place the generator on a firm, level surface; avoid loose sand or snow. If
the generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage and a fire may result.

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To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the
generator at least 1 meter (3
ment dun’ng operation.

feet) away

Do not place

from buildings and other equip-

flammable objects close to the

generator.

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Connections for standby power to a building’s electrical system must be
made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all’applicable 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 or others who contact the lines dur­ing a power outage, and when utility power Is restored, the generator
may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building’s electrical system.

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Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation due to a
possibility of electric shock or bums from hot components.

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Know how to stop the generator quickly, and understand the operation

of all the controls. Never permit anyone

to

operate the generator with-

out proper instruction.

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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.

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Fuel is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.

- Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks in the refueling area or where fuel is
stored.

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Do not

overfill the fuel tank.

After

refueling, make sure the tank cap is

closed properly and securely.

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

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Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of con­sciousness and may lead to death.

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The exhaust pipe becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the exhaust
pipe while it is hot. To avold severe bums or fire hazards, let the engine
cool before transporting the generator or storing it indoors.

CAUTION: Equipment damage and corrosion from sand, dirt, and. water
can occur if the generator Is overturned or sinka fnto a soft surface.

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2. COMPONENT lDENTlFlCATlON

AC RECEPTACLE
DC RECEPTACLE

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OUTPUT WDICATOR

‘AC OVERLOAO INDICATOR

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DC 0icw
RREAXER

TERMWAL COVER

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FUEL TANK CAP

FRAMi BEmAt.

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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

CAUTION: Check the fpmerator on l laval utrfaco

with

the engine

Mopped.

FUEL

The Honda EX36D has a

two-stroke

engine that requires a gasoline-oil
mixture.
Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank with pre­mixed fuel if the fuel level ir low. Do not

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Your engine i de ‘gned to use any gasoline that has a pump oc­tane number (
number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumpa at service stations normally

1 of 86 or higher, or that has a research octane

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above the UPPER LEVEL line.

display the pump octane number.

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We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because It produces fewer
engine and spark pluff deposits and extenda the fife

of

exhaust system

components.

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Never use stale

or

contaminated gasoline.

Avoid

getting dirt, dust or
water In the fuel tank, Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persis­tent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping noise) which,
if severe, can lead

CAUTION: If “rpatk knock” or”- man at a ataady angina speed

to engh damage.

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Premix gasoline and oil In a ratio of 100 : 1

Failure

to do so Is con-

Use only HONDA 2-STROKE OIL or NMMA @IAl certified service TC-W
2-stroke oil.

Preparation of Gasoline-Oil

Use

a plastic one-ounce kitchen
measuring cup for the oil, prepare
the mixture in a clean approved fuel
container and shake until thoroughly
mixed before filling tha

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Mixture:

fuel tank.

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t U.S. quart

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Fuel tank capacity: 0.81 I (0.21 US gal)
Gasoline: Unleaded regular gasoline
Oil: Honda 2-stroke oil or NMMA (BIA) certified service TC-W 2-stroke oil.

Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under

heavy loads. This is no cause for concern, it simply means your engine is
operating efficiently.

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Gasoline is extremaly fbmmabb and b explosive under certain
conditions.

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Refuel

or allow flamen or

where gasoline is stored.

o Do not overfill the fuel tank (them &odd be no fuel ln the filler neck).

After refueling, make sure the tank cap Is dosed properly and securely.

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Be careful not to

ignite.

in a well-ventilated area with the engine btopped. Do not smoke

spill

If any fuel is

rparks In

fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may

spilled,

the area wherd- the

make sure the area is dry before

engine is refueled or

starting the

engine.

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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact wlth skin 01 breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner accumulates dust and must be cleaned periodically. If the
engine in operated in unusually dusty arean, the air cleaner must be cleaned

at more frequent intervale than specified In the maintenance section.

Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition.

Clean or replace the element if necessary (page 26).

CAUTION: Never run the engine
wear will result from conteminants, euch as dust end dirt, being drawn
through the carburetor, Into the ongina.

without the

ak

cleaner.

Rapid engine

1. Remove the spark plug Inspection cover by raising the tab.

2. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the cover screw with a
screwdriver.

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