Before Each Use; Check Your Generator; Controls & Features; Component And Control Locations - Honda EG2800i Owner's Manual

BEFORE EACH USE

Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and
how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the generator and its operation before you
begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the generator in case of
an emergency.

Check Your Generator

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your generator, it is
very important to take a few moments before you operate the
generator to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem
you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate
the generator.
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Improperly maintaining this generator, or failing to correct
a problem before operation, could cause a significant
malfunction.
Some malfunctions can seriously hurt or kill you.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
• Make sure the generator is on a level surface
• Look around and underneath the generator for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks
• Look for signs of damage
• Check each control for proper operation
• Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened
• Check the air filter (page 12) and oil level
• Check the fuel level (page
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
WARNING
(page 11)
7). Starting with a full tank will help to
CONTROLS & FEATURES

Component and Control Locations

Use the illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most
frequently used controls.
MUFFLER
AIR CLEANER
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
EVAP CANISTER
CONTROL PANEL
CHOKE ROD
OUTPUT INDICATOR
OVERLOAD ALARM
OIL ALERT
INDICATOR/CHECK
ENGINE SWITCH
ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FUEL SEDIMENT
CUP
STARTER GRIP
AC CIRCUIT
PROTECTORS
GROUND
TERMINAL
AC RECEPTACLES
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