Honda EG2800i, Owner'S Manual

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Controls
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve lever is
located between the
fuel tank and
carburetor.
The fuel valve lever
must be in the ON
position for the engine
to run.
After stopping the
engine, turn the fuel
valve lever to the OFF
position.
Choke Rod
The choke rod opens and
closes the choke valve in the
carburetor.
Pulling the choke rod to the
CLOSED position enriches the
fuel mixture for starting a cold
engine.
Pushing the choke rod to the OPEN position provides the correct fuel
mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
Engine Switch
The engine switch controls the
ignition system.
OFF - Stops the engine.
ON - Running position, and for
starting with the recoil starter.
Recoil Starter
Pulling the starter grip
operates the recoil starter to
crank the engine.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip
to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body, or the rope
will wear out prematurely.
AC Circuit
Protector
The AC circuit protector
will automatically switch
to OFF if there is a short
circuit or a significant
overload of the
generator at the 20A
receptacles. If an AC
circuit protector
switches OFF
automatically, check that
the appliance is working
properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit
before resetting the AC circuit protector ON.
ECO THROTTLE
®
Switch
The Eco Throttle system
automatically reduces engine
speed when loads are turned
off or disconnected. When
appliances are turned on or
reconnected, the engine
returns to the proper speed to
power the electrical load.
If high electrical loads are connected simultaneously, turn the Eco
Throttle switch to the 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 does not operate. Generator operates
at full speed.
Features
Output Indicator
The output indicator (green) is
illuminated when the generator
is operating normally. It
indicates that the generator is
producing electrical power at
the receptacles.
In addition, the output indicator
has a simplified hour meter
function. When you start the
engine, the indicator blinks according to the generator’s cumulative
operating hours as follows:
Overload Alarm
(Indicator)
If the generator is overloaded
(in excess of 2.8kVA), or if there
is a short circuit in a connected
appliance, the overload alarm
(red) will come ON. The
overload alarm (red) will stay
ON, and after about 4~10 seconds, current to the connected
appliance(s) will shut off, and the output indicator (green) will go OFF.
However, the engine will continue to run.
Oil Alert ®
Indicator/Check
The Oil Alert system is
designed to prevent engine
damage caused by an
insufficient amount of oil in the
crankcase. Before the oil level
in the crankcase can fall below
a safe limit, the Oil Alert indicator/check (red) comes on and the Oil
Alert system automatically will stop the engine (the engine switch will
remain in the ON position).
If the engine stops or the Oil Alert indicator/check (red) comes on
when you pull the starter grip, check the engine oil level (
page 11 )
before troubleshooting in other areas.
OFF ON
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
CHOKE ROD
OPEN
CLOSED
ENGINE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
STARTER
GRIP
AC CIRCUIT
PROTECTORS
OFF
ON
PUSH
TO
RESET
20A RECEPTACLES
• No blinks: 0~100 hours • 3 blinks: 300~400 hours
• 1 blink: 100~200 hours • 4 blinks: 400~500 hours
• 2 blinks: 200~300 hours • 5 blinks: 500 or more hours
ECO-THROTTLE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
OUTPUT
INDICATOR
(GREEN)
OVERLOAD
ALARM (RED)
OIL ALERT
INDICATOR/
CHECK (RED)