Honda Power Equipment EG2500X User Manual

Owner’s

Manual

GENERATOR

EG14OOX/EG25OOX

02001

Honda

Motor

Co.,

Ltd.

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Rights

Reserved

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known

of

California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

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to

the State

The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused.

not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow.

generator get wet, and do not operate

Keep this owner's manual handy,

This

owner's manual

and should remain with the generator if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design whatever. written permission.

at

the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor

at

any time without notice and without incurring any obligation

No

part of this publication may be reproduced without

is

considered a permanent part

it

with wet hands.

so

you can refer to

Do

not let the

it

at

any time.

of

the generator

Co.,

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Ltd.

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda generator. We are certain you will generators on the market.

want

We to operate do that; please read

As

you read this manual, you damage to your generator, other property, or the environment. We suggest you read

coverage and your responsibilities

is

a

dealer. When your generator needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind

that

Honda generators. Your authorized Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

to help you get the best results from your new generator and

symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid

separate document that should have been given to you by your

your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing

be

pleased with your purchase of one of the finest

it

safely. This manual contains the information on how to

it

carefully.

will

find information preceded

the

warranty policy to fully understand its

of

ownership. The warranty policy

by

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FEW

WORDS

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, hazards associated with operating or maintaining must use your own good judgement.

You

will

find important safety information in

including:

ABOUT SAFETY

it

is not practical or possible to warn you about

a

all

a

generator. You

variety of forms,

the

Safety Labels Safety Messages

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

These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

INFORMATION.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information

it

read

carefully.

-

on the generator.

-

preceded by a safety alert symbol

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.

CAN

You tions.

-

such as

-

such as

-

how to use this generator correctly and safely.

GENERATOR SAFETY.

be HURT if you don‘t follow instruc-

lMPORTANT SAFETY

a

and one

-

please

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SAFETY

These labels

LABEL

warn

LOCATIONS

you of potential hazards that can cause serious

injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes

generator dealer for

off

or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda

a

replacement.

(

EG2500X

)

GASOLINE YOU COULD BE BURNED IFTHE GASOLINE

1

EXHAUST CONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON THAT CAN BUlD UPTO BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS .NEVER

IMPROPER CONNECTIONS TO ELECTRICAL CURRENTTO BACKFEED CREATING AN ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.

THE GENERATOR SHOCK IF NOT KEPT

I

SEAD OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION.

IS

HIGLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

STOPTHE ENGINE AN0 KEEP HEAT, SPARKS, AN0 FLAME AWA HANDLE FUEL ONLY

DO

NOT FILLTHE FUELTANK ABOVETHE UPPER LIMIT LINE.

WIPE UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY

RUNTHE

OR

EVEN

PARTLY

AREA WHERE PEOPLE MAY BE PRESENT.

CONNECTIONSTO A BUILDING MUST ISOLATE GENERATOR

POWER

FROM

APPLICABLE LAWS

DO NOT EXPOSETHE GENERATOR TO MOISTURE, RAIN DO NOT OPERATETHE GENERATOR WITH WET HANDS,

unm

OR

SERIOUSLY INJURED.

IS

IGNITED.

OUTDOORS.

DANGEROUS LEVELS

OR

DEATH.

GENERATOR

CLOSED

AN0

IS

A PUTENllAL SOURCE

DRY,

IN

A

BUILDING CAN ALLOW

POWER

AND

COMPLY

ELECTRICAL CODES.

MONOXIDE GA!

IN

CLOSED AREAS.

ACLOSED,

INTO

UTlLlTY

WITH

OF

ELECTRICAL

ALL

OR

LINES.

SNOW.

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NOT CONNECT THIS GENERATOR TO ANY IUILDINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNLESS AN ISOLATION SWITCH

BY A

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.

READ

OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

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USING THE GENERATOR NEAR WATER CAN LEAD TO DEATH FROM ELLCTRIC SHOCK. KEEP GENERATOR

IN

RAIN, SNOW

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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 Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles,

and connections. Be sure

instruction. parental supervision.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause and may lead to death.

If you run the generator enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. adequate ventilation.

that

anyone who operates the generator receives proper

Do

not

let

children operate the generator without

in

an

area that is confined, or even partially

To

keep exhaust gas from accumulating, provide

of

emergency.

loss

of consciousness

7

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

wet,

are If

the

could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.

generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,

check all electrical components on the control panel, before each

a

use. Moisture or ice can cause

malfunction or short circuit

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.

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

and other equipment during operation.

-Do

not enclose the generator in any structure.

-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

while

it

is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator

indoors.

in

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain

Do

conditions.

not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the

generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-

with

ventilated area

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.

Use the special cables (optional equipment) when connecting two generators for parallel operation.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

9

GROL

FUEL

TANK

\

CAP

MUFFLER

*Record the engine and frame serial numbers for your future

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

when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page49

).

Frame serial number:

Engine serial number:

10

ENGINE SWITCH

To

start and stop

Key

position:

OFF:

ON:

To

stop the engine.

To

run the engine.

the

CONTROLS

engine.

ENGINE

RECOIL STARTER

To

start

the

engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,

then pull briskly.

SWITCH

m

Do

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

gently to prevent damage to the starter.

STARTER

GRIP

it

11

FUEL VALVE LEVER

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

in

the

ON

position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank to the

carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the

the

after stopping

engine.

OFF

VALVE

position

LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

The choke cold engine.

is

used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a

It

can be opened and closed

manually. Move the lever to the

for cold starting.

CHOKE

LEVER

12

CLOSE

by

operating the choke lever

position to enrich the mixture

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AC CIRCUIT BREAKER

The AC circuit breaker circuit or an overload of the generator circuit breaker is switched

will

automatically switch

OFF

automatically, check that the appliance

OFF

if there is a short

at

the AC receptacle. If the AC

is working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the

the

AC circuit before switching

AC circuit breaker

The AC circuit breaker may be used to switch

ON

or

OFF.

ON

again.

the

generator AC power

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.

13

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

limit,

the crankcase can fall below a safe automatically stop the engine (the engine switch

the Oil Alert? system

will

remain in the

will

ON

position). If the engine stops and page

OIL FILL

23

)

before troubleshooting in other areas.

will

DIPSTICK

not restart, check the engine oil level (see

UPPER LEVEL

14

DC TERMINALS

The DC terminals may

ONLY

be used for charging

12

volt automotive

type batteries.

(+)

The terminals are colored red to identify the positive

black to identify the negative

(-)

terminal. The battery must be

terminal and

connected to the generator DC terminals with the proper polarity

(battery positive to generator red terminal and battery negative to the

generator black terminal).

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 CIRCUIT

NEGATIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL

(BLACK) (RED)

POSITIVE

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Honda Power Equipment EG2500X User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE SWITCH

CONTROLS

RECOIL STARTER

FUEL VALVE LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

AC CIRCUIT BREAKER

GROUND TERMINAL

DC TERMINALS

DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR