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CONTENTS

Air Cleaner ......................................

12

Engine Oil Change ..........................

11

Maintenance Schedule............................

10

AC Operation ....................................

8

Engine Oil Recommendations.........

12

Refueling .................................................

11

Dealer Locator Information .............

19

Fuel Recommendations ..................

11

Spark Plug...............................................

12

Engine Oil Level Check...................

11

How to Contact Honda ....................

19

FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................

2

SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR...

9

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................

14

GENERATOR SAFETY.....................

2

The Importance of Maintenance ...

9

Engine Will Not Start............................

14

INITIAL USE INFORMATION ...........

4

Maintenance Safety ......................

9

Loss of Power ......................................

14

Add Engine Oil...............................

4

Maintenance Schedule .................

10

No Power at the AC Receptacles ........

14

Fuel ...............................................

4

Refueling.......................................

11

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................

15

BEFORE EACH USE........................

5

Fuel Recommendations ................

11

Serial Number Locations .....................

15

Check Your Generator...................

5

Engine Oil Level Check.................

11

High Altitude Operation........................

15

CONTROLS & FEATURES...............

5

Engine Oil Change........................

11

Emission Control System.....................

15

Component and Control Locations

5

Engine Oil Recommendations ......

12

Air Index...............................................

16

Controls .........................................

6

Air Cleaner ....................................

12

Specifications.......................................

16

Features ........................................

6

Spark Plug.....................................

12

Wiring Diagram ....................................

17

OPERATION .....................................

7

Sediment Cup Cleaning................

13

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

18

Safe Operating Instructions ...........

7

Spark Arrester ...............................

13

CUSTOMER INFORMATION..................

19

Starting the Engine ........................

7

TRANSPORTING..............................

13

Parts, Service Items & Accessories.....

19

Stopping the Engine ......................

8

STORAGE........................................

13

Dealer Locator Information ..................

19

AC Operation.................................

8

Fuel...............................................

13

How to Contact Honda.........................

19

Eco Throttle System ......................

8

Cleaning........................................

14

Honda Publications..............................

19

Standby Power ..............................

9

Oil .................................................

14

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

20

Special Requirements....................

9

Storage Location...........................

14

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..........

21

Removing from Storage ................

14

PRODUCT REGISTRATION...................

23

OWNER’S MANUAL

EG2800i

GENERATOR

Before operating the generator for the first time, please 
read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated 
other generators, take time to become familiar with how 
this generator operates.

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Summary of Contents for EG2800i

Page 1: ...Air Index 16 Controls 6 Air Cleaner 12 Specifications 16 Features 6 Spark Plug 12 Wiring Diagram 17 OPERATION 7 Sediment Cup Cleaning 13 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 18 Safe Operating Instructions 7...

Page 2: ...table power requirements Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the generator and other property Most injuries or property damage can be prevented if you follow all the instructi...

Page 3: ...ignite some materials Keep the generator at least 3 feet 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during operation Do not enclose the generator in any structure Keep flammable materials away f...

Page 4: ...ctane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol E10 or 5 methanol by volume Refer to page 11 for additional fuel recommendations 1 Remove the fuel tank cap 2 Add fuel slowly to prevent...

Page 5: ...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 page 11 Check the fuel level page 7 Starting w...

Page 6: ...OFF position to reduce voltage changes ON Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further reduce noise levels when less than a full load is applied to the generator OFF The Eco Throttle system d...

Page 7: ...ings and other equipment Do not operate the generator in an enclosed structure Do not place flammable objects close to the engine or locate the generator near flammable materials Starting the Engine T...

Page 8: ...wer cord can create a potential for electrical shock If an appliance begins to operate abnormally becomes sluggish or stops suddenly turn it off immediately Disconnect the appliance and determine whet...

Page 9: ...able to your individual needs and use Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your generator best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it To ensure the best quality and reliab...

Page 10: ...able failures Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or first month 25 hours of use or every 3 months 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 250 hours of use or every 2 y...

Page 11: ...e DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis please refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter page 13 for additional information regard...

Page 12: ...inside Never try to brush off dirt brushing will force dirt into the fibers 5 Foam Air Filter Wash the foam air filter in a solution of household detergent and warm water then rinse thoroughly or wash...

Page 13: ...el Position the generator so that its base is level on the bed of the transport vehicle Tie the generator down with rope or straps Keep the tie down rope or straps away from the controls Do not operat...

Page 14: ...cover A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the generator promoting rust and corrosion Removing from Storage Check your generator as described in BEFORE EACH USE on page 5 If the engine cylinder...

Page 15: ...ontrol systems to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emission...

Page 16: ...tended 300 hours 0 80 cc 500 hours greater than 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater EG2800i Lightweight inverter generator with Eco Throttle Length 16 9 in 430 mm Width 17 6 in 448 mm Overall height 1...

Page 17: ...17 Wiring Diagram...

Page 18: ...k it before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reaso...

Page 19: ...detailed description of the problem Honda Publications These publications will give you information for maintaining and repairing your generator Owner s Manual Keep this owner s manual handy so you c...

Page 20: ...w limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you...

Page 21: ...place other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of yo...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES...

Page 23: ...ne Complete and mail the postage paid card shown below Complete and submit the on line form at powerequipment honda com Scan the QR code below and then complete and submit the on line form commercial...

Page 24: ...ick Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSIN...

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