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Owner’s Manual
EM3000EM4000
©1994 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the EM 3000 and EM4000 generators. 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 permanen
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. GENERATOR SAFETY ................................... 1 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 2 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ................................. 4 4. STARTING THE ENGINE ................................... 8 5. GENERATOR USE ....................................... 11 14 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE .................................. 16 7, MAINTENANCE ......................................... 8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ...........................
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1. 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 VOLT METER PILOT LAMP AC CIRCUIT BREAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH DC CIRCUIT \ ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE ,\ \ RECEPTACLES RECOIL ,/ STARTER, GRIP - OIL FILLER CAP I ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUi; 2
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SPARK PLUG COVER FUEL GAUGE FUEL TANK CAP \ \ / tkJFFLER 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 reommended. Use Honda cl-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 S
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NOTE: vyhen the oil runs lower than the specified level during operation, the oil alert switch automatically turns off to protect the engine from overheating. If this occurs, add oil to the top of the filler hole neck, then turn the switch on and restart the engine according to the instructions. OIL ALERT SWITCH 5
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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. l Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. l Do not
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3. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is OFF and that nothing is con- nected to the DC terminals. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected. AC ClRCUlT BREAKER DC TERMINALS
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4. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve on. FUEL VALVE \ 2. Pull the choke rod to CLOSE. CHOKE ROD
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3. Turn the oil alert switch on. 4. Turn the engine switch on. ENGI 9
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5. Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand. STARTER GRIP 6. Push the choke rod to OPEN as the engine warms up. CHOKE ROD
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5. GENERATOR USE w 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: l Limit operation requiring maximum power (EM3000: 3.0kVA. EM4000: 4.0 kVA) to 30 minutes. For continuous operation, do not exceed the ‘rated power of 2.8 WA (EM3000) and 3.8 kVA (EM4000). In either case, the total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered. l Do not exceed the cu
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AC applications 1. Start the engine and make sure the pilot lamp comes on. If not, the filament may be burnt out. 2. Turn the voltage selector switch to either position as required. When the switch is turned to “120V ONLY” position, you can use only 120V AC. At “12OVf24OV” position, you can use both 120V and 240V sources. 3. Switch on the AC Circuit Breaker. 4. Plug in the appliance. CAUTION: Be sure that appliances do not exceed the rated load for more than 30 minutes, and never exceed
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DC application The DC terminals may be used for charging 12 volt automotive-type batteries only. m Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. To prevent the possibility of creating .a spark near the battery, connect charging cables first to the battery, then to the generator, and disconnect cables first at the generator. CAUTION: l Do not attempt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to the battery. The generator may be damage
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6. STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch OFF. In normal use: 1. Turn the AC circuit breakers OFF and or disconnect the charging leads at the DC terminals. AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 2. Turn the engine switch OFF. -ENGINE SWITCH 14
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3. Turn the fuel valve OFF. FUEL VALVE 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 make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust engine must be run, 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 m
