Page 1: Table Of Contents
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY Special Requirements....Storage Location......EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..Removing from Storage ....PRODUCT REGISTRATION....QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31Z43 G010 © 2016-2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 2: For Your Safety
State of that Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are California to cause cancer, birth specially trained in servicing Honda generators and are supported by defects, or other reproductive harm. the parts and service divisions of American Honda.
Page 3 Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to coordination, loss of consciousness, and then death. read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. Electric Shock Hazards • The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
Page 4: Initial Use Information
10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general use. For additional recommendations, see page Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. You can register: Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the •...
Page 5: Before Each Use
BEFORE EACH USE CONTROLS & FEATURES Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will Component and Control Locations significantly reduce your risk of injury. Use the illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most Read and understand this manual.
Page 6: Controls
Controls ® ECO THROTTLE ECO-THROTTLE Switch SWITCH Fuel Valve Lever The Eco Throttle system The fuel valve lever is automatically reduces engine located between the speed when loads are turned fuel tank and off or disconnected. When carburetor. appliances are turned on or FUEL reconnected, the engine VALVE...
Page 7: Operation
Starting the Engine Ground Terminal The generator ground To prevent a possible fire, keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) GROUND terminal is connected to the away from building walls and other equipment during operation. Do TERMINAL frame of the generator, the not place flammable objects close to the engine.
Page 8: Stopping The Engine
AC Applications 7. If the choke rod was moved CHOKE to the CLOSED position to Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: start the engine, gradually OPEN • Make sure that it is in good working order. A faulty appliance or push it to the OPEN position power cord can create a potential for electrical shock.
Page 9: Standby Power
Improper connections to a building's electrical system To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda can allow current from the generator to backfeed into Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures. (3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.
Page 11: Refueling
Refueling Engine Oil Level Check With the engine stopped, remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel Check the oil level BEFORE EACH USE with the generator on a level level. Refill the fuel tank if the fuel level is low. Turn the fuel valve OFF surface and the engine stopped.
Page 12: Engine Oil Recommendations
20). plug with a 13/16 in WRENCH SPARK PLUG We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it (21 mm) spark plug seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can wrench. result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel 3.
Page 13: Sediment Cup Cleaning
Sediment Cup Cleaning TRANSPORTING The sediment cup prevents water that may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the 1.
Page 14: Cleaning
3. Pull the starter rope Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the generator to an several times to malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorized Honda servicing distribute the oil in the valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair. cylinder. 4. Reinstall the spark Loss of Power plug.
Page 15: Technical Information
The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. Tampering and Altering FRAME SERIAL NUMBER NOTICE Tampering is a violation of federal and California law.
Page 16: Air Index
An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified Generator Features to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the California Air Resources Board. EG2800i Lightweight inverter generator with The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to Eco Throttle compare the emissions performance of available engines.
Page 17: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram...
Page 18: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda generator should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.
Page 19: Customer Information
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.
Page 20: Distributor's Limited Warranty
You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under warranty time period.
Page 21: Emission System Warranty
Canada. In the remainder of this Emission Control System Warranty, in question is not related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as will not be denied.
Page 22 NOTES...
Page 23: Product Registration
• Complete and mail the postage paid card shown below you receive important service information in the event of a product • Complete and submit the on-line form at powerequipment.honda.com update or recall and for added coverage during certain sales •...
Page 24 1. Go to: powerequipment.honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.