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Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of EM5000SX/EM5000X gen- erators. 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 p
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CONTENTS .’ CONTENTS GENERATOR’SAFETY:. .................................. 3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 7 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ..... : ............................. 9 4. STARTING THE ENGINE .................................. .13 5. GENERATOR USE. ...................................... .18 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE ................................... .25 l High altitude operation ........... ;. ...................... .26 7. MAINTENANCE...................
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1. GENERATOR SAFETY l Place the generator on a firm, level surface; avoid loose sand or snow. If the generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage and a fire may result. l To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the gen- erator at least 1 meter (3 feet) -away from buildings and other equipment during operation. Do not place flammable objects close to the generator. l Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation due to a possibility of electri
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Such backfeed may electrocut6 utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage, and when utility power is restored, the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building’s electrical system. CAUTION: Equipment damage and corrosion from sand, dirt, and water may occur if the generator is overturned or sinks into a soft surface. ‘4
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Read these labels before you operate the generator. / FWARNING DO NOT USE INDOORS. EXHAUST GAS CDNTAlNS> POISONOUSCARBON MONOXIDE. ATTENTION NE,PASUTlLlSERDANSUNENDROlT FERMEACAUSE DU RISQUED'EMPOISONNEMENT DU GAZ. ATENCl(')N NO LO USE EN LUGARES CERRADOS PORQUE EL MONOXIDE DE CARBON0 ESVENENOSO. \ // 5
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SWITCH (EM5000X) PILOT LAMP VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH VOLT R/lCl-CD 1 -. lYlL,Lrl ,\ .‘\’ I OIL ALERT LAMP ENGINE SWITCH \ \I \ CHOKE ROD \ \ FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER :EPTACLES RECOIL STARTER GRIP TERMINAL DC CIRCUIT OIL FILLER CAP PROTECTOR DC OUTPUT SWITCH (EMSOOOSX) TERMINAL OIL DRAIN PLUG 7
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FUEL METER FUEL TANK CAP I SPARK PLUG CAP MUFFLER i 8
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK Perform the pre-operation check with the generator on a level surface and the i’ engine stopped. , 1. Engine Oil CAUTION: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non detergent oils, ‘castor-based oils, and 2-stroke engine dils are not recommended because they have inadequate lubrictitihg characteris!ics. Use Honda 4-stroke oil an equivalent high-detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobil man
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2. Fuel Check the fuel meter and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number (-1 of 86 or higher, or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump oc- tane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or
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‘m ,: I l ’ Gasoline is extremely .flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. l Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not ~ smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refuel-’ ’ ed- or where .gasoline is stored. l Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and i securely. l Be careful not to,spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel
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3. Air Cleaner Check the air cleaner elements to be sure they are clean and in good condi- tion. Clean or replace the elements if necessary (page30). CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear r will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the carburetor, into the engine. e ELEMENT .’ . . ., ” 12
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4. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is. in the OFF position, and that nothing is connected to the DC terminals. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected. AC ClkUlT BREAKER DC TERM’IidALS 2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. FUEL VALVE
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3. Pull the choke rod out td the CLOSE position. CHOKE ROD 4. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is’ in the.O.FF position, or more time will be required for warm up. (ERi15000SX only) AU’TO-TH ROTTLE SW I’TCH ‘14
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I , : ., 5. Start the engine l With recoil starter: Turn the engine switch to the ON position. ITCH \y I, ., ENGINE SWITCH (EM5000SXI (EM5000X) Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing. .STARTER GRIP 15
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l With electric starter (EM5000SX only): Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. NOTE: l 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. l If the generator is equipped with a remote control kit, make sure the switch ‘I on the relay box is turned off, or the engine will not start. 0 If the speed of the starter motor d
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7. Push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the engine warms up. CHdKE RQD 8. If you wish to use the auto-throttle system, turn the auto-throttle switch to the AUTO position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3 minutes. (EM5000SX only) NOTE: When a battery is connected for electric starting, choke operation is automatic, but you can override the automatic choke by manually pulling the choke rod. If the choke is closed manually, you must also push in the choke rod manually to allow
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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 ter- minal and the ground source. Connections for standby power to a building’s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician’ and must comply with all applicable laws and elec- trical codes. Improper connections can allow electrical current from the gen- erator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electrocu
