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Current customer service contact information: 

 
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: 

Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should 
be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your 
dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's 
management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems 
are solved in this way.  

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact 
the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office. You can write: 

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
Power Equipment Division 
Customer Relations Office 
4900 Marconi Drive 
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847 

Or telephone: (770) 497-6400 M-F, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm EST 

When you write or call, please provide the following information: 

  Model and serial numbers 

  Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you 

  Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment 

  Date of purchase 

  Your name, address, and telephone number 

  A detailed description of the problem 

 

Summary of Contents for EG1400X

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Page 2: ...m The generator is a potential source of electrical shock L if misused Do notexpose the generator to moisture rain or snow Do not let the generator get wet and do not operate it with wet hands...

Page 3: ...of others is very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the generator Please read these messages carefully A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that c...

Page 4: ...l Alert System I 3 DC Terminals I 3 DC Circuit Protector I 3 GENERATOR USE 14 Connections to a Building s Electrical System 14 Ground System 14 Special Requirements 14 AC Applications 15 AC Operation...

Page 5: ...25 Engine Oil Change 26 Air Cleaner Service 27 Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning 28 Spark Plug Service 29 Spark Arrester Maintenance 31 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 WIRING DIAGRAM 36 SPECIFICAT...

Page 6: ...comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda Generator dealer for a replacement I 1 WARNiNG DONOTUSEINDOORS EXHAUST GASCONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE ATTENTION NE PASUTILISER DANSUNENDROI...

Page 7: ...E USING FOR DETAILED EXPLANATION SEE OWNER S MANUAL AC 12OV VOLTAGE DC VOLTAGE 12v FREQUENCY 60Hz CURRENT 8 3A mATCnC n rrDl IT 1 k A LEE EG 250 r I HONDA MOTOR CO LTD MADEIN JAPAN FOR DETAILED EXPLAN...

Page 8: ...loss of consciousness and may lead to death l If you run the generator in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas To kee...

Page 9: ...for a while after stopping the engine Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive unde...

Page 10: ...OMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FUEL VALVE4 cyn I DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR DC OUTPUT TERMINAL CHOKE LE EPTACLES OIL ALERT LAMP ENGINE SWITCH ACCliUIT BREAKER ENGINE SERIAL iUMBER I OIL FiLLER CAP OIL DRAIN PLUG 8...

Page 11: ...FRAME SERIAL NUMBER Record the engine and frame serial numbers for your future reference Refer to these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see page 39 F...

Page 12: ...top the engine ON To run the engine ENGINE SWITCH Recoil Starter To start the engine pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly 1 Do not allow the starter to snap back ag...

Page 13: ...m the fuel tank to the carburetor Be sure to return the lever to OFF after stopping the engine FUEL VALVE Choke Lever The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine...

Page 14: ...the circuit breaker ON again The circuit breaker may be used to switch the generator power ON or OFF AC CIRCUIT BREAKER Ground Terminal The gernerator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the...

Page 15: ...may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt automotive type batteries The terminals are colored red to identify the positive terminal and black to identify the negative terminal The battery must be connecte...

Page 16: ...When utility power is restored the generator may explode burn or cause fires in the building s electrical system Ground System Honda portable generators have a system ground that connects generator f...

Page 17: ...e maximum power rating of the generator Power levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes 1 Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker Exceeding the time limit...

Page 18: ...ances require more than their rated wattage for startup AC CiRCUlT BREAKER Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle If an overloaded circuit causes the AC circuit breaker or ci...

Page 19: ...nal NEGATIVE DC CIRCUIT TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL PROTECTBR BLACK RED 4 Connect the negative battery cable to the battery negative terminal 5 Connect the other end of the negative battery cable to th...

Page 20: ...er end of the negative battery cablefrom the battery negative terminal 4 Disconnect the positive battery cable from the generator positive c terminal 5 Disconnect the other end of the positive M tery...

Page 21: ...ne at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have an authorized Honda generator dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decre...

Page 22: ...I I Service Classification SG SF CC CD 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 c Motor oils classified SG SF CC CD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE will show this designation on the container SAE low 30 is recommended for general...

Page 23: ...the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the eng...

Page 24: ...containing more than 10 ethanol by volume may cause starting and or performance problems Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Methanol methyl or wood alcohol Gasoline co...

Page 25: ...til resistance is felt then pull briskly 1 Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing 6 As the ehgine warm up slowly tur...

Page 26: ...rformed at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever comes first ITEM Engine oil Check level Change Air cleaner Check Clean Sediment Cup Clean Spark pulg Check Clean Spark Arrester Cl...

Page 27: ...h the generator will help you to perform the owner maintenance procedures listed on the following page Always keep this tool kit with the generator 10 x 12 mm WRENCH SCREW DRIVER PLUG WRENCH HANDLE BA...

Page 28: ...RAIN PLUG ok F ILLERCAP m Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left 0 in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis...

Page 29: ...ully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged 2 Foam element Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water then rinse thoroughly or wash in nonflammable or...

Page 30: ...has not been run for a long time the sediment cup should be cleaned 1 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Remove the sediment cup and O ring 2 Clean the sediment cup and O ring in nonflammable or...

Page 31: ...e spark plug cap 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 3 Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug PLUG WREN PLUG CAP 5 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if...

Page 32: ...spark plug tighten l 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer If reinstalling a used spark plug tighten l 8 l 4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer 1 NOTICE 1 The sp...

Page 33: ...ollows 1 Loosen two 8 mm nuts and I 6 mm bolt to remove the J muffler assembly 2 Loosen four 5 mm screws and remove the muffler protector from the muffler 3 Loosen 4 mm screw and remove spark arrester...

Page 34: ...an 1 month No preparation required 1 to 2 months Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline 2 months to 1 year conditioner Drain the carburetor flo...

Page 35: ...is procedure DRAIN SCREW 2 Change the engine oil 3 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil th...

Page 36: ...clean any dirt from around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug and install the spark plug in the plug cap 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head 4 Crank the engine sparks should jump a...

Page 37: ...No electricity atthe AC receptacles Is the AC circuit breaker No ON Turn the ACcircuit breakerON YES v Check the electrical NO DEFECTS appliance or equipment 35...

Page 38: ...CONTROL BOX BLOCK _ ____ ENGINE SWITCH dh GNITION COIL ITCH GENERATOR BLOCK ENGINE BLOCK BI BLACK Bu BLUE W Br WHITE BROWN Lb LIGHTBLUE Y G YELLOW GREEN Gr Lg LIGHT GREEN GRAY R RED...

Page 39: ...CONTROL BOX BLOCK _ _ W r Lg rW Bl BVR I BACK UP COIL _ GENERATORBLOCK ENGINE BLOCK J BI BLACK Bu BLUE W WHITE Br BROWN Lb LIGHTBLUE Y YELLOW 2 G GREEN Lg LIGHT GREEN r GRAY R RED...

Page 40: ...7 2 in 163cm3 9 9cu in 60 x 42mm 2 4 x 1 7 in 68 x 45mm 2 7 x 1 8 in I 8 5 1 7 Displacement Bore x Stroke Compression Ratio Engine Speed Cooling System Ignition System Oil Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity...

Page 41: ...d with the decision made by the dealership s manage ment contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Power Equipment Division Customer...

Page 42: ...is way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipme...

Page 43: ...stem 14 DC Operation 17 Disconnecting the battery cables 18 Generator Ground Circuits 14 High Altitude Operation 19 MAINTENANCE 24 Air Cleaner Service 27 Engine Oil Change 26 Fuel Sediment Cup Cleanin...

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