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Owner’s
00X31 -ZAO-6000
EX5500
Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the EX5500 generator. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for 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
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. GENERATOR SAFETY ....................... 1 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................. 2 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ...................... 4 8 4. STARTING THE ENGINE ...................... 5:GENERATOR USE .......................... 12 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE ....................... 14 7. MAlNTENAi)lCE ........................... 16 8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE .................... 25 . ........................ 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 27 10. SPECIFICATIONS ..................
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I. GENERATOR SAFETY To ensure safe operation - l Place the generator at least 1 m (3 ft) away from buildings or other equipment when operating the generator. l Operate the generator on a level surface. If the generator is tilted, fuel spillage may result. l Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the generator in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. l Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the controls. Never permi
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AIR CLEANER TOP COVER LOCK L .GROUND TERMlNAL-------- ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP -- - -ENGINE OIL FILTER r FUEL GAUGE MUFFLER 2
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CONTROL BOX VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB PILOT LAMP VOLTMETER RESET BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH r 1 FUEL VALVE KNOB Cl RCUIT AC RECEPTACLES BREAKERS AUTO-THROTTLE ENGINE SWITCH SWITCH 3
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK- CAUTION: Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Check the engine oil level. CAUTION: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended. Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SE or SF. (Motor oils classified
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2. Check the fuel level. Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. CAUTION: Gasoline substitutes are not recommended; they may be harmful to the fuel system components. Fuel tank capacity: 16.5 P (4.36 US gal 1 mm!! Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well vent
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3. Check the coolant level. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, check the cooling system for leaks and repair if necessary. Add coolant to the radiator, then check the coolant level in the reserve tank after the engine reaches operating temperature. M Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The coolant is under pressure and severe scalding could result. When the engine is at operating temperature, the coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the reser
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4. Check the battery. The electrolyte level must be maintained between the UPPER and LOWER level marks. If the electrolyte level is near the LOWER mark, add distilled water. l The batterv contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote: EXTERNAL - Flush with water. INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately. Eyes: Flush with water and get prompt medical attention.
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4. STARTING THE IENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve ON. - 4 , - 8
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2. Make sure that the circuit breakers are OFF. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected. CIRCUIT-BREAKERS ( II 0 c 0 c - 9 3. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is off, or more time will be required for warm up. AUTO-THROTTLE SWITCH 9
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4.Turn the engine switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not use the electric 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. NOTE: l When the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it is an indication that the battery should be recharged NOTE: It is normal for the oil lamp to remain lit during starting.‘ If the oil level is OK, the oil lamp will
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5. After the engine starts, let the engine-switch return to ON. ENGINE SWITCH 6. Warm up the engine for 2-3 minutes. Turn the auto-throttle switch to AUTO after the engine has warmed up.
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5. GENERATOR USE M To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal and the ground source. CAUTION: Limit operation requiring maximum power (5.5 KVA) to 30 minutes. For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power of 5.0 KVA. In either case, the total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered. l Connections for standby power to household circuits must be made by a qualifi
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Operation 1. Start the engine and make sure that the pilot lamp comes on. 2. Switch on the circuit breakers. 3. Plug in the appliance. NOTE: Connect 120V appliances to the 120V receptacles. You can use both 12OV/24OV appliances with the 12OV/24OV receptacle. CAUTION: Be sure that appliances do not exceed the rated load for more than 30 minutes, and never exceed the maximum load. Substantial. over- loading will switch off the circuit breaker. Lesser overloading will not switch off the ci
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6. STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to OFF. In normal use: 1. Turn the circuit breakers OFF. CIRCUIT BREAKERS I I I 2. Turn the engine switch OFF. ENGINE SWITCH 14
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3. Turn the fuel valve OFF. ’ ’ FUELVALVE KNOB / 15
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7. MAINTENANCE The purpose of the maintenance schedule and adjustment is to keep the generator in the best operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table on the next page. M Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. CAUTION: Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality ma
