Honda Power Equipment EX700c User 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 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
m symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid
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damage to your generator, other property, or the environment.
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 needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda generators. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your
satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and
concerns.
Best Wishes,
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
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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 judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
l Safety Labels
l Safety Messages
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the
generator.
- preceded by a safety alert symbol
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and 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.
l Safety Headings
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such as
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.
l Safety Section
l Instructions - how to use this generator correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please ’
read it carefully.
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such as
GENERATOR SAFETY.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
CONTROLS
GENERATOR USE
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Safety Label Locations
Safety Information
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Engine Switch
Recoil Starter
Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever
Choke Lever
AC Circuit Protector
Output Indicator Light
Oil Alert System
Ground Terminal
DC Receptacle
DC Circuit Protector
Connections to a Building’s Electrical
Ground System
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Special Requirements
AC Applications ..................................................................................
AC Operation
DC Operation
Connecting the battery charging cable
Disconnecting the battery charging cable
High Altitude Operation
Engine Oil
Refueling
Fuel Recommendations
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MAINTENANCE
The Importance
Maintenance
Emission
Air Index
Maintenance
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner Service
Spark Plug
Spark Arrester
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of Maintenance
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System
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Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
Storage procedure
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
INDEX
SERVICE INFORMATION
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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
l Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
l Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles,
and connections.
l Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper
instruction. Do not let children operate the generator without
parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
l Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death.
l 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 building up, provide
adequate ventilation.
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Electric Shock Hazards
l The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious
shock or electrocution if misused.
l 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.
l 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.
l Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless an isolation
switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.
Fire and Burn Hazards
l 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.
l 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.
l 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.
l 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.
.AC RECEPTACLES
AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
GROUND TERMINAL
OIL ALERT INDICATOR LIGHT
OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT
DC RECEPTACLE
DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
CHOKE LEVER
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FUEL TANK c;;;N::v;;P
RECOIL STARTER GRIP
ENGINE SWITCH
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AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
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COVER
SPARK PLUG
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
*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 50 1.
Frame serial number:
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ENGINE SWITCH
To start and stop the engine.
Switch position:
OFF: To stop the engine.
ON: To start and run the engine.
ENGINE
RECOIL STARTER
CONTROLS
OFF
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly.
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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.
FUEL TA
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
VENT LEVER
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AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
The AC circuit protector will automatically shut off the AC output
power if there is a short circuit or a significant overload of the
generator at the generator receptacle.
The yellow indicator inside the clear circuit protector button will pop
out to show that the circuit protector has switched off. Wait a few
minutes and push the button in to reset the circuit protector, and then
restart the engine.
If the circuit protector is switched off, check that the appliance is
working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the
circuit before switching the circuit protector ON again.
AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
: OFF
:ON
OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT
The output indicator light (green) will remain ON during normal
operating conditions.
If the output indicator light (green) blinks, current to the connected
appliance(s) will shut off. When this happens, stop the engine and
disconnect the appliance(s). Then restart the engine.
If the output indicator light (green) blinks again, consult your Honda
generator dealer.
OUTPUT INDICATOR
LIGHT (GREEN)
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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 indicator light comes on when you
pull the starter grip, check the engine oil level (see page22) before
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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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 CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
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DC RECEPTACLE
OFF
ON
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