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STARTING THE ENGINE

Do not allow the starter
grip to snap back. Return it
slowly by hand.

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ENGINE SWITCH

START

STARTER GRIP

ON

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ENGINE SWITCH

Type without
electric starter:

Type with
electric starter:

Start the engine.

When the engine starts,
release the key, allowing the
switch to return to the ON
position.

Turn the engine switch to the
START position, and hold it
there until the engine starts.

Using the electric starter:

Using the recoil starter:

Turn the engine switch to
the ON position.

Pull the starter grip lightly
until you feel resistance,
then pull briskly in the
direction of the arrow as
shown.

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Summary of Contents for EG4000CX

Page 1: ...EG4000CX EG5000CX EG6500CX EG6500CXS GENERATOR OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...OWNER S MANUAL Honda EU20i Original instructions EG4000CX EG5000CX EG6500CX EG6500CXS...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ...Installation 34 RH type The illustration may vary according to the type The illustrations herein are mainly based on PRE OPERATION CHECK 4 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 4 FUEL LEVEL 5 AIR CLEANER 6 BATTERY SERVIC...

Page 5: ...instruction Do not let children operate the generator without parental supervision Carbon Monoxide Hazards A generator s exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide which you cannot see or smell Breathing...

Page 6: ...aust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials Keep the generator at least 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during operation Do not enclose the generator in any structure Keep fla...

Page 7: ...STROKE MOTOR OIL SAE 10W 30 API Service category SE or later 1 2 3 Recommended oil ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1 OIL FILLER NECK OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL Check the engine oil level with the generator...

Page 8: ...LEVEL FUEL TANK CAP UPPER LEVEL MARK RED Never use an oil gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline Check the fuel level If the fuel level is low fill the fuel to the upper level After filling install the f...

Page 9: ...r cover taking care not to damage it Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips and pull the air cleaner cover Free the hooks from the setting pins Remove to the right side of the frame pipe Check the air cle...

Page 10: ...all the air cleaner cover Place the air cleaner cover over the air cleaner case Set the hooks to the setting pins securely Push the air cleaner cover to lock the clips Be sure that the air cleaner cov...

Page 11: ...allowing electric starter type only Your generator s engine charging system charges the battery while the engine is running However if the generator is only used periodically the battery must be charg...

Page 12: ...tor dealer Locate the battery Check the battery fluid level with the generator on a level surface Remove the battery cell caps Inspect the battery fluid level of each cell The battery fluid level must...

Page 13: ...ypes LDH type FUEL VALVE LEVER O OP PE EN N Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position To restart the warm engine leave the choke knob in the OPEN position Move the choke knob to the...

Page 14: ...Type with electric starter Start the engine When the engine starts release the key allowing the switch to return to the ON position Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there unti...

Page 15: ...witch will remain in the ON position If the engine stops and will not restart check the engine oil level see page before troubleshooting in other areas During operation the engine will automatically s...

Page 16: ...he connected apparatus must not exceed the rated capacity of the generator Rated capacity 5 0 kVA 5 5 kVA 4 0 kVA 4 5 kVA 3 2 kVA 3 6 kVA Turn the voltage selector switch to either 120V only or 120V 2...

Page 17: ...REAKER AC CIRCUIT BREAKER AC CIRCUIT BREAKER PLUG PLUG PLUG SH RH KH types MH type LDH type Turn the AC circuit breaker to the ON position Confirm that the appliance to be used is switched off and plu...

Page 18: ...CUIT BREAKER LDH type SH MH RH KH types Turn on the equipment to be used An overloaded AC circuit will switch off the AC circuit breaker If this happens reduce the load on the circuit and wait a few m...

Page 19: ...16 A 16 A 14 5 A 18 2 A 22 7 A Available power Receptacles 1 2 EG6500CX EG6500CXS EG5000CX EG4000CX EG6500CX EG6500CXS EG5000CX SH type RH KH types Receptacles 1 2 Available power EG4000CX EG5000CX E...

Page 20: ...the receptacles Make sure the load on any receptacle does not exceed its available power shown below and the total load does not exceed the total current available Total Current Available 30 A 20 A 20...

Page 21: ...ositive DC terminal to negative battery terminal to negative DC terminal Connect the charging cable to the DC terminals and battery terminals in numerical order as shown An overloaded DC circuit will...

Page 22: ...VALVE LEVER Type without electric starter Type with electric starter In emergency turn the engine switch to the OFF position Switch off the connected appliance and pull off the plug Turn the AC circui...

Page 23: ...oficient Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures Service more frequently when used in dusty areas First month or 20 hrs Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whiche...

Page 24: ...PSTICK OIL DRAIN PLUG UPPER LEVEL Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and oil drain plug to drain the oil Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick secure...

Page 25: ...o the right side of the frame pipe Remove the air cleaner element from the air cleaner case and clean it Wash the air cleaner element in a solution of household detergent and warm water then rinse tho...

Page 26: ...nt to the air cleaner case Push the air cleaner cover to lock the clips Set the hooks to the setting pins securely Place the air cleaner cover over the air cleaner case Reinstall the air cleaner cover...

Page 27: ...sure the plug gap Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode Spark plug gap Clean the spark plug with a wire brush BPR5ES NGK Remove the spark plug cap and then remove the spark plug using a s...

Page 28: ...ING replace Turn the engine switch to the OFF position and remove the key Turn the engine switch to the OFF position Reinstall the new O ring and sediment cup securely Clean the sediment cup Remove th...

Page 29: ...ove the key before checking or replacing the fuse Remove the fuse holder cover and pull the fuse out Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating Never use a fuse with a different rating f...

Page 30: ...ons Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area DRAIN SCREW Loosen the drain screw and drain the carburetor Change the engine oil see page Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt...

Page 31: ...engine switch ON Add the recommended oil Clean readjust gap and dry the spark plug Replace it if necessary Is the spark plug in good condition Take the generator to an authorized Honda dealer Is the...

Page 32: ...rotector ON Take the generator to an authorized Honda dealer Replace the electrical appliance or equipment Take the electrical appliance or equipment to an electrical shop for repair No electricity at...

Page 33: ...gh oil in the engine Add the recommended oil Turn engine switch to OFF and restart the engine If the engine still does not start take the generator to an authorized Honda dealer YES NO NO YES If the e...

Page 34: ...tage Rated current Rated voltage Rated current Rated voltage Rated current Model EG4000CX Type LD1H MH RH REH KH AC output Rated voltage 120 V 240 V 220 V Rated frequency 60 Hz 50 Hz Rated current 30...

Page 35: ...rminal first then to the negative terminal When disconnecting disconnect at the battery negative terminal first Install the battery guard pipe on the frame Set the battery tray on the battery guard pi...

Page 36: ...17 BATTERY SET BOLT BATTERY SET PLATE BATTERY GROUND CABLE 6 mm FLANGE NUT STARTER CABLE CABLE TIE 6 12 mm BOLT BATTERY GUARD PIPE BATTERY TRAY BATTERY GUARD PLATE BATTERY BOX 6 30 mm FLANGE BOLT WASH...

Page 37: ...PLAIN WASHER 5 REAR WHEEL SHAFT FRONT WHEEL SHAFT Install the wheel shaft assembly on the generator using eight 8 16 mm hex bolts Install the lock plate and four wheels on the wheel shaft using the p...

Page 38: ...4MZ30602 00X4M Z30 6020 Honda Motor Co Ltd 2014 Printed in China FM C...

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