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Summary of Contents for EX5500

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual EX5500 00X31 ZAO 6000 ...

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Page 3: ...emain with the generator when sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words m Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any questions...

Page 4: ...IDENTIFICATION 2 3 PRE OPERATION CHECK 4 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 8 5 GENERATOR USE 12 6 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 7 MAlNTENAi lCE 16 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 25 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 10 SPECIFICATIONS 29 11 WIRING DIAGRAM 30 12 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL PARTS 31 ...

Page 5: ...an enclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation l Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the controls Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper instructions l Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation l Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running l The generator is a potential source of electri...

Page 6: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AIR CLEANER TOP COVER LOCK L GROUND TERMlNAL ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP r ENGINE OIL FILTER FUEL GAUGE MUFFLER 2 ...

Page 7: ...CONTROL BOX VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB PILOT LAMP VOLTMETER Cl RCUIT BREAKERS AUTO THROTTLE SWITCH RESET BUTTON REMOTE r CONTROL SWITCH ENGINE 1 FUEL VALVE KNOB AC RECEPTACLES SWITCH 3 ...

Page 8: ...ed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements for Service Classification SE or SF Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container SAE low 40 is recommended for general all temperature use If single viscosity oil is used select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level If the level is low fill to t...

Page 9: ...el tank capacity 16 5 P 4 36 US gal 1 mm Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored Do not overfill the tank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling Be careful not to spill fuel wh...

Page 10: ...ng it up to the MAX mark Coolant Recommendation Use high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze that is specifically formulated for use in aluminum engines Mix the antifreeze with low mineral drinking water or distilled water A 50 50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water is recommended for most temperatures and provides good corrosion protection A higher concentration of antifreeze decreases...

Page 11: ...ush with water and get prompt medical attention l Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flames and cigarettes away Always shield the eyes when working near batteries CAUTION l Use only distilled water in the battery Tap water will shorten the service life of the battery l Do not fill the battery beyond the UPPER level If overfilled electrolyte may overflow and corrode generator components ...

Page 12: ...4 STARTING THE IENGINE 1 Turn the fuel valve ON 4 8 ...

Page 13: ... circuit breakers are OFF The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected 9 CIRCUIT BREAKERS II 0 0 c c 3 Make sure the auto throttle switch is off or more time will be required for warm up AUTO THROTTLE SWITCH 9 ...

Page 14: ...ds before operating the starter again NOTE l When the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time indication that the battery should be recharged it is an NOTE It is normal for the oil lamp to remain lit during starting If the oil level is OK the oil lamp will go off when the engine is running If the oil level is low the oil lamp will stay on the engine may start but will not continue ...

Page 15: ...5 After the engine starts let the engine switch return to ON ENGINE SWITCH 6 Warm up the engine for 2 3 minutes Turn the auto throttle switch to AUTO after the engine has warmed up ...

Page 16: ...an idle when all loads are turned off or disconnected When appliances are turned on or reconnected the engine resumes the rated speed At OFF the auto throttle system does not operate NOTE l AUTO is recommended to minimize fuel consumption l The auto throttle system will not respond to electrical loads of less than 1 ampere l The system is not effective for use with appliance that requires only mom...

Page 17: ...d the rated load for more than 30 minutes and never exceed the maximum load Substantial over loading will switch off the circuit breaker Lesser overloading will not switch off the circuit breaker and will shorten the service life of the generator NOTE This generator is equipped with an AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator Though voltage adjustment is not required fine adjustments may be made by turning...

Page 18: ...6 STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency move the engine switch to OFF In normal use 1 Turn the circuit breakers OFF CIRCUIT BREAKERS I II 2 Turn the engine switch OFF ENGINE SWITCH 14 ...

Page 19: ...3 Turn the fuel valve OFF FUELVALVE KNOB 15 ...

Page 20: ...uled in the table on the next page M Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance If the engine must be run make sure the area is well ventilated The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator 16 ...

Page 21: ... hour interval whichever occurs NOTE 1J Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual ...

Page 22: ... filler cap and drain the oil Retighten the plug securely and reinstall the filler cap 2 Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out 3 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the filter rubber seal and screw it in by hand until you feel it seat against the engine then turn it 314 of a turn more 4 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil See page 4 and check the lev...

Page 23: ... dusty areas N Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner elements A fire or explosion could result CAUTION Never run the generator without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear may result 1 Pull the lock levers out and open the top cover 2 Unscrew the wing nut and remove the air cleaner cover 3 Remove the urethane and paper elements WIN NUT 9 COVER AIR CLEANid ELEMENT...

Page 24: ...eral times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt or blow compressed air through the filter from the inside out Never try to brush the dirt off brushing will force dirt into the fibers Clean in warm soapy water and rinse Dry using compressed air blown from the inside out or shake the element and allow it to air dry thoroughly Or clean in high flash point solvent remove immediately and allow to dr...

Page 25: ...r should be cleaned 1 Turn the two lock pins and open the carburetor cover 2 Turn the fuel valve OFF Remove the filter cup 3 Clean the cup thoroughly 4 Reassemble Do not damage the O ring 5 Close the carburetor cover and lock with the lock pins B After installing the filter cup check for fuel leaks and make sure the area is dry before starting the engine FILTER CUP 21 ...

Page 26: ...h a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 9 1 0 mm 0 035 0 039 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 6 Attach the plug washer Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 7 Tighten a new spark plug l 2 turn with the wrench to compress the washer If you are reusing a plug it should only take l 8 1 4 turn after the plug seats 8 Reinstall the top cover CAUTION l The spark plug mus...

Page 27: ...switch OFF 3 Remove the fuse holder and replace the fuse Use only a 10A fuse 4 Close the top cover CAUTION If frequent fuse failure occurs determine the cause and correct the problem before attempting to bperate the generator further Never use a fuse with a rating other than 10A Serious damage to the electrical system or a fire may result FUSE HOLDER 23 ...

Page 28: ...urs to maintain its efficiency 1 Loosen two 5 mm pan screws on the arrester cap 2 Remove the arrester cap then pull out spark arrester taking care not to damage the wire mesh 3 Check the muffler exhaust port for carbon deposits clean if necessary 4 Install the spark arrester and arrester cap on the muffler 5 Tighten two 5 mm pan screws to the arrester cap _ ARRESTER ARRESTER CAP 24 ...

Page 29: ...led fuel may ignite Before storing the unit for an extended period 1 Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust 2 Drain the fuel a With the fuel valve OFF remove and empty the filter cup b Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into a suitable container c Replace the filter cup and tighten securely FILTER CUP 25 ...

Page 30: ...d Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw Drain the gasoline into a suitable container P DRAIN SCREW 3 Once a month recharge the battery 26 ...

Page 31: ... the drain screw with the fuel valve on bw If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting the engine Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite DRAIN SCREW I 4 Is the reset button pushed in 5 Are the circuit breakers off 6 Is the engine switch on 7 Is the fuse good 8 Is there a spark at the spark plug Page 28 27 ...

Page 32: ...he gap e If there are no sparks replace the plug If OK try to start the engine according to the instructions 9 If the engine still does not start take the generator to the dealer B When the engine starts but stops immediately a Is there enough oil in the crankcase If not the oil lamp will go on b Is there enough coolant in the radiator is the engine overheated If not the coolant lamp will go on C ...

Page 33: ...cm3 21 Q cu in Bore x Stroke 58 x 68 mm 2 3 x 2 7 in 1 Compression Ratio 8 5 1 Engine Speed 3 600 rpm Ignition System C D I Oil Capacity 1 4 P 1 48 US qt Cooling System Capacity 2 0 P 2 11 us qt Fuel Tank Capacity 16 5 P 4 36 US gal Spark plug BPRGHS 10 NGK Generator Rated voltage 12OJ240 V 1 Rated frequency 60 Hz AC output Rated ampere 41 7120 8A Rated output 5 0 KVA Maximum output 5 5 KVA 29 ...

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Page 35: ... with the studs inserted through the holes in the relay box flange Install a 4 mm nut and lock washer on each stud and tighten securely 3 Remove the 6 P coupler with a jumper wire from the wire harness female coupler Connect the relay box 6 P male coupler to the wire harness female coupler 4 Insert the relay box 6 P female coupler in the hole in the sub panel below the control panel and install wi...

Page 36: ...l with the 6 x 10 mm flange bolts and 6 x 8 mm screws 6 Connect the remote control 6 P male coupler to the 6 P coupler on the sub panel 6 P FEMALE COUPLER RE CO CA 7 Connect the remote control 6 P male coupler to the switch box 32 ...

Page 37: ...ARTING i Turn the fuel valve on 2 Turn the auto throttle switch off 3 Turn the ignition switch key off or remove it from the generator 41 Turn the relay switch on 5 Flip the remote control engine switch knob up to ON IN6lNt SW 33 ...

Page 38: ...6 Depressthe starter button until the pilot lamp is on 34 ...

Page 39: ...his 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 Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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