Honda EG2800i, Owner'S Manual

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Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Place a suitable container below the sediment cup.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
3. Remove the sediment cup (
page 13 ), and then turn the fuel valve
lever to the ON position to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Install the sediment cup and a new O-ring.
5. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
Cleaning
Wipe the generator with a moist cloth. After the generator has dried,
touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with
a light film of oil.
Oil
Change the engine oil (see page 11 ). Add oil in the engine cylinder to
prevent corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug (
page 12 ).
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc)
of clean engine oil into
the cylinder to keep it
from rusting.
3. Pull the starter rope
several times to
distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark
plug.
5. Pull the starter rope
slowly until resistance
is felt, and then return the starter grip gently. This will close the
valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
Storage Location
If your generator will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the generator to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust 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 was coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may smoke briefly at startup.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
No Power at the AC Receptacles
OIL
SPARK PLUG
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve lever OFF Turn the fuel valve level ON
( page 6 ).
Out of fuel Refuel ( page 11 ).
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline
( page 18 ).
Low oil level caused Oil Alert to
stop engine
Check oil level ( page 11 ). Add
oil as necessary. Turn the
engine switch OFF and then
ON and restart the engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
( page 12 ).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter
( page 12 ).
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline
( page 18 ).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Output indicator is OFF, and the
overload alarm is ON
Check the AC load. Stop and
restart the engine. ( page 8 ).
Check the cooling air inlet.
Stop and restart the engine.
AC circuit protector is tripped Check the AC load and reset
the circuit protector. ( page 8 ).
Faulty power tool or appliance Replace or repair the power
tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Faulty generator Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to the shop
manual. ( page 19 ).