Honda EB11000 User Manual Page 1

EN2000 • EN2500Owner's ManualEB11000©1996 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION , FILTER AIR CLEANER OIL FILLER CAP \ RiCOIL STARTER GRID \ Y... OIL‘DRAIN BOLT 8

LIFTII!lG HOOK FUEL TANK ND NAL I FUEL VALVE l Record the engine and frame serial numbers for ydur future refer- ence. Refer to these

CONTROL PANEL AUTO-THROTTLE SWITCH CHOKE KNOB \ ENGINE SWITCH I I HoYR METER AC RECEPTACLES 20A 120V FI~~R,E~~~~E~~TAC LE CTOR l-L%ii%+ CIRCU

CONTROLS ENGINE SWITCH To start and stop the engine. Key position : OFF: To Stop the engine. Key can be removed/inserted. ON: To run th

FUEL VALVE The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and carburetor. When the knob is in the ON position, fuel is allowed t

CIRCUIT BREAKER The circuit breaker protects the individual circuit protectors and the 50A 120/24OV receptacle. The circuit breaker wi

GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) RECEPTA- CLES BU sing the generator in rain, snow or near water can lead to death from elect

INSPECTION Perform the tests below to ensure proper operation of the GFCI receptacle. Record your test on the GFCI test card provide

5. Press the RESET BUTTON - The RESET BUTTON should be flush with the test button, - If the RESET BUTTON is not flush with the

HOUR METER The hour meter indicates the hours the generator has been operated. Use it to determine when scheduled maintenance should

The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused. ’ Do not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do n

GROUND TERMINAL The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal non-current-carrying parts of the

GENERATOR USE CONNECTIONS TO A BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Connections for standby power to a building’s electrical system must be mad

AC APPLICATIONS Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: l Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty

AC OPERATION 1. Start the engine (see page 30). 2. Switch the AC circuit breaker ON. 3. Plug the appliance into the appropriate AC

HOW TO USE THE RECEPTACLES When. two or more receptacles are used, refer to the table below and apply the load to each receptacle

AUTO-THROll-LE SYSTEM With the switch in the AUTO position, engine speed is automatically reduced when ALL loads are turned OFF or

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and f

PRE-OPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Nondetergent oils and 2-s

FUEL Refueling Fuel tank capacity: 6.9 US gal (26e. 5.7lmp gal) Check the fuel level gauge, and refill the tank if the fuel level

Fuel Recommendations Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

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Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively ref

AIR CLEANER 1. Remove the wing bolt and air cleaner cover and remove the foam air filter. 2. Inspect the air filters. Clean or re

STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve ON 2. Make sure that the circuit breaker is OFF. The generator may b

STOPPING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE In an emergency: 1. To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the OFF p

MAINTENANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also

MAINTENANCE SAFETY Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitro- gen, and hydrocarbons. Co

Problems That May Afect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine inspected and repaired by yo

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD(B) 1 First 1 Every ( Every Every ITEM Perform at every indicated month or operating hour in

ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. e 1. Remove the oil filler cap and

CONTENTS SAFETY ... 4 Safety Label Locations ...

OIL FILTER CHANGE 1. Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain bolt securely (see page 37). 2. Remove the oil filter, and drai

AIR CLEANER SERVICE Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the gene

6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover, using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entening the

SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plugs: BPRGES (NGK) WZOEPR-U (NIPPONDENSO) To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plugs must

6. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. 7. Afte

SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. If the engine has

!. Use a brush to clean carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen. 3. The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes. R

FUEL SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If

FUEL FILTER 1. Remove the two 6 mm special bolts from the control cover and remove the control cover. 6 mm SPECIAL BOLT 2. Check

FUSE REPLACEMENT If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start until it is replaced. 1. Turn the engine switch OFF. 2. Remove the

MAINTENANCE ... 32 Importance of Maintenance.. ...

BATTERY The generator’s engine has a 3-amp charging system to charge the battery while the engine is running. If the generator is

Inspection : 1. Remove the battery cell caps. 2. Inspect the electrolyte level of each cell. The electrolyte level must be maintained

Charging: The battery is rated at 14AH (ampere-hour). 10% of the ampere- hour rating should be used as the charging current. A batt

TRANSPORTING/STORAGE When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch and the fuel valve OFF. Keep the generator level to prev

Before storing the unit for an extended period; 1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust. 2. Drain the

3. Change the engine oil (page 37). 4. Remove the two spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder

I TROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start: - NO Is there fuel in the tank 1 Refill the fuel tank. YES Is there enough oil NO

No electricity at the AC receptacles: Is the circuit breaker ON ? NO Turn the circuit breaker Is the circuit protector reset 7 l ON. I

WIRING DIAGRAM :: m I 1 8 , # i I I 0 I 0 I ! 0 1 ! 0 i I i , ; ! i i j .j ii I :I ;! i I i ;i !I :: i/ .I :I 56

SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Model Length Width Height Dry weight E811000 37.5 in (953 mm) 24.3 in (617 mm) 24.5 in (622 mm) 403 lb (183 kg)

SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully, These labels are

WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION Honda power equipment dealership personnel are trained profes- sionals. They should be able to answer any

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INDEX COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ... CONTETS ...

Oil Filter Change ... Proper Maintenance is the Owner’s Responsibility ...

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SAFETY INFORMATION Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and

Electric Shock Hazards . The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused. l Using a