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Owner's Manual
GENERATOR
EM1600X • EM1800X EM2200X
©1983 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the EM1600X, 1800X and 2200X 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 per
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. GENERATOR SAFETY .................... L .............. 3 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECK 3. 6 ................................. 4. STARTING THE ENGINE 8 .................................. l High altitude operatioty .................................. 10 5. GENERATOR USE 11 ....................................... 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE .................................. 14 MAINTENANCE .........................
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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 equip- ment during operation. 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 permit anyone t
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FUEL GAUGE (Except EM1600XI VOLTAGE METER (Except EM1600X) ENGINE SWITCH AIR CLEANER PILOT LAMP (Except EM1600X) \ \- \ GRIP BREAKER AGE ADJUSTMENT \ KNOB (Except EM1600XI OIL ALERT / LAMP DC TERMINALS v \ / OIL ~LLER CAP DC CIA/CUIT BREAKER
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FUEL FUEL TANK TANK CAP \ -SPARK PLUG EXHAUST OUTLET I MUFFLER 5
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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 US. automobile manufacturers’ requirements for Service Classification SE or SF. (Motor oils classified SE
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2. Check the fuel level Check the fuel gauge (EM1800X and EM2200X only), and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Use low lead or unleaded automotive gasoline 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. Clean the fuel filler screen regularly. CAUTION: .Gasoline substitutes are not recommended; they may be harmful to fuel system components. Gasoline is extremely flammable and exp
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4. STARTING THE ENGINE AC CIRCUIT (1) Disconnect any load from the DC BREAKER terminals and make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. DC TERMINALS (2) Turn on the fuel valve. (3) Turn on the engine switch. ON 8
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(4) Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. (5) Pull the starter rope lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand. NOTE: Make sure the pilot lamp comes on. If not, check the bulb filament. (6) Move the choke lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms up. 9-
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Oil Alert System Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert System will automatically shut off the engine. The Oil Alert Lamp will light when the recoil starter grip is pulled. To restart, add enough recommended engine oil to bring the oil level to the upper level mark on the dipstick (See page 6), and restart the engine. ENGINE SWITCH OIL ALERT LAMPE NOTE: The engine switch will remain in the ON position if the engine is stopped by the Oil Alert
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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 generator’s ground terminal and an external ground source. GROUND TERMINAL CAUTION: l Limit operation requiring maximum poyver (1.6 KVA for the EM1600X; 1.8 KVA for the EM1800X and 2.2 KVA for the EM2200X) to 30 minutes. For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power (1.4 KVA for the EM1600X; 1.5 KVA for the EM1800X and 2.0 KVA for
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AC applications 1. Start the engine and make sure the pilot lamp comes on. If not, check the filament. 2. Switch on the AC Circuit Breaker. NOTE: Although voltage adjustment is usually not required, fine adjust- ments may be made by turning the voltage adjustment knob. Use the generator at the specified voltage (12OV). 3. Plug in the appliance; always three-pronged plugs, CAUTION: Be sure that appliances do not exceed the generator’s rated load capacity for more than 30 minutes and that
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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 at the generator first. CAUTION: l Do not attempt to start an automobile engine while the generator is still connected to the battery. The generator may be dam
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6. STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn off the AC circuit breaker and (1) disconnect any charging leads at the DC terminals. Turn the engine switch to the OFF (21 position. - (3) Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. 14
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7. MAINTENANCE The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the best operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table on the next page. B Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated, The exhaust con- tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. CAUTION: Use genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent. The use of re- placement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
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Maintenance Schedule Air cleaner (Replace if necessary) NOTE (1) : Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. (2) : These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient, See the Honda Shop Manual.
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Changing oil Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the drain plug and filler cap, and drain the oil. Retighten the plug securely. 2. Refill with the recommended oil (see page 6) and check the level. 01 L CAPACITY: 0.6 II (0.63 USqt) OIL FILLER OIL DRAIN PLUG CAUTION: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you han- dle used oil on a d
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Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, To prevent car- buretor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly (page 16)). Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas. m Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result. CAUTION: Never run the genetrator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result. 1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover sprin
