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Owner's Manual
EB11000
EN2000 • EN2500
©1996 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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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. defects or other reproductive harm. .
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. 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. This owner’s manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Honda EBl 1000 Generator. All information,in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. reserves the right to make changes at
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CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 4 SAFETY 4 ............................................................... Safety Label Locations ..................................................................... Safety Information ................................................... i?i COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 11 .............................................................................. CONTROLS ...............................
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........................................................................ 32 MAINTENANCE 32 .................................................... Importance of Maintenance.. 33 .................................................................. Maintenance safety ......................................................... Emission Control System ................ ..: 2 Proper Maintenance is the Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................... .36 Maintena
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SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully, These labels are considered permanent parts of your generator. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda generator dealer for a repiacement. BE SURE 10 FILL CRANKCASE WITH RECOMMENDED OIL BEFORE USING. FOR DETAILED EXPLANATION. SEE THE OWNER’S MANUAL. “OLTAGE FREQUENCY RATED OUTPUT yLEOUVPUT 4
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OlUltCT THIS CENEMTOII I ElECTRlrA SYSTlY UNLE SWITCH IUS BEtbl IYSTA ‘WARN,NC 00 NOT USE INOOOAS. EXHAUST GAS CONTAINS POISUNOUS - CARBON MONOXIDE. A~~,ON NE PAS UTILISER DANS UN ENDROll FLRME A CAUSE DU RISOUE D’EMPOISONNEMENT OU CAZ. ATENCjON NO 10 USE EN LUGARES CERRAOOS POROUE EL MONOXIDE OE CARBON0 ES VENENOSO.
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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 connectio
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Electric Shock Hazards . 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 the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle, and all other electrical componen
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AIR CLEANER OIL FILLER CAP , FILTER RiCOIL STARTER \ GRID Y.... \ OIL‘DRAIN BOLT 8
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LIFTII!lG HOOK FUEL TANK ND NAL I FUEL VALVE l Record the engine and frame serial numbers for ydur future refer- ence. Refer to these serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 56). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 9
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CONTROL PANEL CHOKE KNOB AUTO-THROTTLE SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH \ I I HoYR METER AC RECEPTACLES 20A 120V CTOR FI~~R,E~~~~E~~TAC LE l-L%ii%+ CIRCUIT BREAKER / I Y AC RECEPTACLE AC RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT 50A 12OVI24OV 30A 12Of 24OV PROTECTORS 30A
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CONTROLS ENGINE SWITCH To start and stop the engine. Key position : OFF: To Stop the engine. Key can be removed/inserted. To run the engine after starting. ON: START: To start the engine by turning the starter motor. OF ENGINE SWITCH Return the key to the ON position once the engine has started. Do not use the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again. RECOIL STARTER To start th
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FUEL VALVE The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and carburetor. When the knob is in the ON position, fuel is allowed to flow from the f.uel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the knob to OFF after stopping the engine. FF \ FUEi VALVE KNOB CHOKE KNOB The choke is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine is cold. It can be opened and closed by operating the choke knob manually. Pull the knob toward the CLOSE position to enrich the mixture for cold start
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CIRCUIT BREAKER The circuit breaker protects the individual circuit protectors and the 50A 120/24OV receptacle. The circuit breaker will automatically switch OFF if the circuit is overloaded or the appliance plugged into the circuit is faulty. If the circuit breaker switches OFF automatically, check whether the appliance is working properly or is exceeding the rated load capacity of the circuit before switching the circuit breaker ON again. ON MA;N CIRCUIT BREAKER \ OFF CIRCU’IT PROT
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GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) RECEPTA- CLES BU sing the generator in rain, snow or near water can lead to death from electric shock. Keep the generator dry. All of the 20 ampere 120 volt receptacles on the generator are protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit interrupter (GFCI) for protection against the hazards of ground fault currents. An example of ground- fault current is the current which would flow through a person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the
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INSPECTION Perform the tests below to ensure proper operation of the GFCI receptacle. Record your test on the GFCI test card provided on the generator. Before each use: If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use as described in the monthly, inspection. Monthly : Under normal operating conditions, perform the GFCI test monthly. 1. Unplug all appliances from the generator. 2. Start the engine. 3. Turn the circuit breaker
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5. Press the RESET BUTTON - The RESET BUTTON should be flush with the test button, - If the RESET BUTTON is not flush with the TEST BUTTON, contact an authorized Honda generator dealer. 6. When the RESET BUTTON extends during operation: - Unplug all appliances from the GFCI protected receptacle. - Press the RESET BUTTON: IF THE GFCI CANNOT BE RESET: The GFCI is faulty. Contact an authorized Honda generator dealer. IF THE GFCI RESETS PROPERLY: Check the appliance or the power cord. RE
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HOUR METER The hour meter indicates the hours the generator has been operated. Use it to determine when scheduled maintenance should be perfor- med (see Page 36). ljiummi] HOUR METER AUTO-THRO-lTLE SWITCH The auto-throttle system automatically reduces engine speed when all loads are turned off or disconnected. When appliances are turned on or reconnected, the engine returns to the rated speed. AUTO: Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further reduce noise levels when no load
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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. Ground Terminal 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 system will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remai
