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

Page 3: ...main with the generator when it is sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words mm Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions...

Page 4: ...T IDENTIFICATION i 6 4 PRE OPERATION CHECK 8 5 STARTING THE ENGINE 11 6 GENERATOR USE 14 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE 17 8 MAINTENANCE 18 9 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 27 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 11 WIRING DIAGRAM 30...

Page 5: ...enerator when it is in operation l Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running l Connections for standby power to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electricia...

Page 6: ...2 CAUTION LABEL LOCATION HOT l EXHAUST ECHAPPEMENT l CHAUD I...

Page 7: ...S CONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE JTI N NEPASUTILISER DANSUNENDROIT FERME A CAUSE DURISQUE D EMPOISONNENT DUGAZ 1 ICHECKFORSPILLEDFUELOR FUELLEAKS 7 g p l jjjj I Liig C j j A ARRETER LE MOTEUR AVAN...

Page 8: ...NENT IDENTIFICATION VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB AC RECEPTACLES CHOKE KNOB ENGINE SWITCH llnterlocked with fuel valve STARTER GRIP OIL ALERT LAMP DAMPER RUBBER TERMINAL FRONT MAINTENANCE COVER L OIL FILLER...

Page 9: ...SPARK PLUG UPPER MAINTENANCE COVER 7 OIL DRAIN BOLT 1 FUEL TANK CAP AIR CLEANER REAR MAINTENANCE COVER 7...

Page 10: ...0 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range Remove the oil filler cap and...

Page 11: ...r in the fuel tank U se of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent pinging or heavy spark knock a metallic rapp ing noise which if severe can lead to engine damage CAUTION If spark knock or pingi...

Page 12: ...ed by Honda There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl...

Page 13: ...5 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn off the AC circuit breaker CIRCUIT 2 Turn on the engine switch BREAKER ENGliE SWITCH 11...

Page 14: ...tance is felt then pull briskly CAUTION l Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand l Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body or the rope will wear out pre...

Page 15: ...tically shut off the engine The Oil Alert Lamp will light when the recoil starter grip is pulled To restart add enough recommended engine oil to bring the oil level to the upper level mark on the dips...

Page 16: ...or to backfeed into the utility lines Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines dur ing a power outage and when utility power is restored the generator may...

Page 17: ...city Substantial overloading will switch off the circuit breaker Marginal overloading may not switch off the circuit breaker but it will shorten the service life of the generator Be sure that all appl...

Page 18: ...n to the generator Disconnect cables first at the generator l Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a vehi cle disconnect the vehicle s grounded battery cable Reconnect t...

Page 19: ...7 STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch OFF 1 Turn off the AC circuit breaker I 2 Turn off the engine switch I I ENGINE SWITCH AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 17...

Page 20: ...lated The exhaust con tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Use genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator...

Page 21: ...nce Check Readjust Fuel tank and strainer Clean Fuel line Check Replace if necessary EACH USE 0 0 FIRST MONTH OR 20 HRS 0 0 0 I EVERY YEAR OR 300 HRS O 2 O 2 Every 3 Years 2 NOTE 1 Service more freque...

Page 22: ...ER LEVEL 0 6P 0 63 US qt OIL FILLER CAP CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used...

Page 23: ...sion could result CAUTION Never run the generator without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear will result 1 Open the rear maintenance cover 2 Unscrew the wing nut and then remove the air cleaner cover a...

Page 24: ...any dirt from around the spark plug base 4 Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug 5 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean th...

Page 25: ...ith a wrench to compress its washer If a used plug is being reinstalled it should only require l 8 to l 4 turn after being seated CAUTION l The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tigh...

Page 26: ...nt maintenance cover 2 Turn the engine switch to STOP Remove the sediment cup by turning it counterclockwise 3 Clean the cup and rubber gasket in solvent thoroughly 4 Reassemble the rubber gasket and...

Page 27: ...to cool before proceeding CAUTION The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to main tain its efficiency 1 Remove the nine 6 mm bolts the handle and right side cover RIGHT SIDE COVER HANDLE...

Page 28: ...a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen NOTE Inspect the spark airester screen for holes or tears Replace if necessary 4 Reinstall the spark arrester right side cover and hand...

Page 29: ...carburetor and fuel tank into a suitable container m Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Perform this task in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do no...

Page 30: ...there is no spilled fuel around the spark plug Spill ed fuel may ignite YES To check I Remove the spark plug cap and clean any dirt from around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug and install the s...

Page 31: ...C circuit breaker on Check the electrical appliance or equip r ment for any defects NO DEFECTS Take the generator b to an authorized Honda dealer DEFECTS l Replace the elect rical appliance or equipme...

Page 32: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAM I 1 BI 1 BLACK I 30...

Page 33: ...g System Ignition System Oil Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Spark Plug HONDA GX140 4 Stroke O H V 1 cylinder 25 Otilted 144 cm3 8 8 cu in 64 x 45 mm 2 5 x 1 8 in 8 75 1 3600 rpm Forced air cooled Transis...

Page 34: ...r than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Generator dealer perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximatel...

Page 35: ...r problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact American Honda Motor Co Inc P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We will need the following information in...

Page 36: ...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...

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