Honda EU20i Series Maintenance Manual

CONTENTS
1 . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .... . .... . .. ................. .. . ........ . ........ .... ..... . 3
2.SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ........ ..... .......... ... . ... .. ..... ... ...... ..... ... 7
• CE mark and noise label locations ......... ...... ...... .... ..... ... ..... . ... 11
3. COMPONENT 10ENTIFICATION .. .. .. .............. ... ...... .. .... ..... ...... .. 12
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........... .. .. .. .. ... .............. ...... .............. . 16
5. STARTING THE ENGINE ... .. ... ... .. .......... ... .... ....... .... ..... ... .. .. ..... 21
• Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation .. ......... .. ..... 24
6. GENERATOR USE .. ... .. .... .... ........... .. .. .. .............. ...... ... . ...... ... .. 25
7.STOPPING THE ENGINE .. .. .. .. ........... .. .. .... ... .... ..... " ...... .. .. .. ... .. 38
8 . MAINTENANCE ...... .. ....... ..... .... .. .. ... ................ ....................... 40
9. TRANSPORTING /STORAGE ...... .. ........ .. ........... .. .. ... . .. .............. 45
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ....... .... .. ... .. .. ... ........ ..... ... 48
11. SPECIFICATIONS ..... . .... ... ... .. .. .... .... ....... ...... .. .... .. ................ 51
12. WIRING DIAGRAM .... .. .......................................... ..... .. ........ 53
RECEPTACLE . .... ... ... .... .... ... ..... .... . ....... ... ............ ..... ......... .. . 54
MAJOR Honda OISTRIBUTOR AOORESSES .... .. ...... . Inside back cover
"EC Oeclaration of Conformity"
CONTENT OUTLINE ...... .. ........ .. ... .. .......... ..... .. .. . Inside back cover
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Honda generators are designed for use with electrical equipment that
has suitable power requ irements. Other uses can result in injury to the
operator or damage to the generator and other property.
Most injuries or propert y damage can be prevented if you follow all
instructions in this manual and on the generator. The most common
hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect
yourself and others.
Never attempt to modify the generator. It can cause an accident as
wel~
as dam age to the generator and appliances.
• Do not connect an extension to the muffler.
• Do not modify the intake system .
• Do not adjust the governor.
• Do not remove the control panel or do not change the wiring of the
control panel.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all generator controis, output receptacles, and
connections.
Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper
instruction. Do not let children operate the generator without parental
superv ision .
Be sure to observe the instructions in this manual for how to use the
generator and maintenance information . Ignoring or improperly
folIowing the instructions can cause an accident s.uch as an electric
shock , and the condition of the exhaust gas may deteriorate.
Obey all applicable laws and regulations where the generator is used.
Gasoline and Oil is toxic. Follow the instructions provided by each
manufacturer before use.
Place the generator on a firm level place before operation .
Do not operate the generator with any cover removed . You may get
your hand or foot caught in the generator and it may cause accident.
Consult your authorized Honda dealer for disassembly and service of
the generator that are not covered in this manual.
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