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Page 2: ...o you can refer to it at any time This owner s manual is considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with the generator if resold The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at thetimeofapprovalforprinting HondaMotor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurr...

Page 3: ...hat information is intended to help you avoid damage to your generator other property or the environment We suggestyoureadthewarrantypolicy tofullyunderstand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer Whenyourgenerator needs scheduledmaintenance keep inmind thatyourHondaservicing dealer is special...

Page 4: ...e your own good judgement You will findimportantsafetyinformation in avarietyofforms including Safety Labels on thegenerator Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert s mbol B a n d one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or 8AUTION These signal words mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions Yo...

Page 5: ...tem 14 Volt Meter 15 Voltage Adjustment Knob 15 DC Terminals 16 DC Circuit Protector 16 Ground Terminal 14 GENERATOR USE 17 Connections to a Building Electrical System 17 Ground System 17 AC Operation 19 Special Requirements 17 AC Applications 18 DC Operation 20 High Altitude Operation 22 Engine Oil 23 Refueling 24 Fuel Recommendations 25 STARTING THE ENGINE 27 STOPPING THE ENGINE 28 PRE OPERATION...

Page 6: ...Air Index 33 Maintenance Schedule 34 Engine Oil Change 35 Air Cleaner Service 36 Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning 37 Spark Plug Service 38 Spark Arrester Maintenance 40 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 42 Transporting 42 Storage 43 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 WIRING DIAGRAM 47 SPECIFICATIONS 48 WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION 49 INDEX 50 4 ...

Page 7: ...o read contactyourHonda generator dealer for a replacement ISMAllDN SWlTCH I U S IEEN INSTALLED BY A LIUNPD EUCTMCIU I WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE DO NOT USE INDOORS EXHAUST GAS CONTAINS POISONOUS I RISOUE DEMPOISONNEMENT DU GAZ NE PAS UTlLlSER DANS UN ENOROIT FERME A CAUSE DU I 2TENc10N DE CARBON0 ES VENENOSO NO LO USE EN LUGARES CERRADOSPORQUEEL MONOXIDE 5 ...

Page 8: ... GASOLINE SEE THE OWNER S MANUAL PHASE PETROL 4 8 VOLTAGE 12V CURRENT 8 3A I EM1800X HONDA MOTOR co LTD MADE IN JAPAN g CAUTION DC BE SURETO FILL CRANKCASE VOLTAGE 12V VOLTAGE WITH RECOMMENDED OIL FOR DETAILED EXPLANATION BEFORE USING FREQUENCY RATED OUTPUT 1 5kVA MAX OUTPUT 1 8kVA FUEL GASOLINE SEE THE OWNER S MANUAL PHASE PETROL CURRENT 8 3A I 6 ...

Page 9: ... Understandthe use of allgeneratorcontrols output receptacles and connections Be surethatanyone who operates thegenerator receives proper instruction Do not let children operate the generator without parental supervision Carbon Monoxide Hazards Exhaustcontainspoisonouscarbonmonoxide acolorlessand odorless gas Breathingexhaust cancause loss ofconsciousness and may lead to death If you run the gener...

Page 10: ...electrician Fire and Burn Hazards The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials Keep the generator at least 3 feet 1 meter away from buildings Do not enclose the generator in any structure Keep flammable materials away from the generator and other equipment during operation The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine Be careful ...

Page 11: ...COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SWITCH VOLT METER AIR CLEANER SEDIMENT CUP RECOIL STARTER GRIP DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 9 ...

Page 12: ... NUMBER MUFFLER CAP Record the engine and frame serial numbers for your future reference Refer to these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see page49 Frame serial number Engine serial number 10 ...

Page 13: ... the engine ON To startandruntheengine ON ENGINESWITCH RECOIL STARTER To start the engine pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly riiZEi4 Do not allow the starter grip tosnap backagainst theengine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter ...

Page 14: ...o the carburetor Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the OFF position after stopping the engine FUEL VALVE LEVER CHOKE LEVER The choke is usedto provide proper starting mixture when the engine iscold It canbeopenedandclosedbyoperatingthechokelever manually Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position to enrich the mixture for cold starting CHOKE LEVER CLOSED 12 ...

Page 15: ...generator at the AC receptacle If the AC circuit breaker is switched OFF automatically check that the appliance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the AC circuit before switching the AC circuit breaker ON again The AC circuit breaker may be used to switch the generator AC power ON or OFF 13 ...

Page 16: ...dwill not restart check the engine oil level see page 23 before troubleshooting in other areas OIL FILLER HOLE OIL FILLER CAP OIL FILLER CAP GROUNDTERMINAL Thegeneratorgroundterminal is connected totheframeofthe generator the metal non current carrying parts of the generator and the ground terminals of each receptacle Before using the ground terminal corsult a qualified electrician electrical insp...

Page 17: ...generator is producing VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Although voltage adjustmentis usually not required fine adjustments may be made by turning the voltage adjustment knob Use the generator at the specified voltage 120 V VOLT METER VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB 15 ...

Page 18: ...rminalswiththeproperpolarity battery positive to generator red terminal and battery negative to the generator black terminal DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR The DC circuit protector automatically shuts off the DC battery chargingcircuitwhenthe DC chargingcircuitisoverloaded when there is a problem with the battery or when the connections between the battery and the generator are improper DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR...

Page 19: ...ualified electrician GROUND SYSTEM Honda portable generators have a system ground that connects generator frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output receptacles The system ground is notconnected to the AC neutral wire If the generator is tested by a receptacle tester it will not show the same ground circuit condition as for a homereceptacle SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS There may be Federal ...

Page 20: ...ximum power rating of the generator Power levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes m Substantial overloading will switch off the AC circuit breaker Exceeding the time limit for maximum power operation or slightly overloading thegenerator may not switch theAC circuit breaker OFF but will shorten the service life of the generator Limit operation requiring maximum powe...

Page 21: ...hortcircuit in a connected appliance the AC circuit breaker will automatically switch OFF If theAC circuit breaker is switchedOFF automatically current to the connected appliance s will shut off Stop the engine and investigate the problem Determine if the cause is a short circuit in a connected appliance or an overload Correct the problem and restart the generator Before connecting an appliance to...

Page 22: ...attery can explode if you do notfollowthe correctprocedure seriously injuring anyone nearby Keep all sparks open flames and smoking materials away from the battery 2 Connectthepositive batterychargingcable tothebattery positive terminal and the other end to the generator positive terminal 3 Connect the negative battery charging cable to the generator negative terminal and the other end to the batt...

Page 23: ...o OFF discontinue charging and see your authorized Honda generator dealer Disconnectingthe battery charging cables 1 Stop the engine 2 Disconnect the negative battery chargingcable from the battery negative terminal 3 Disconnect the other end of the negative battery charging cable from thegenerator negative terminal 4 Disconnect the positive battery charging cable from the battery positive termina...

Page 24: ...modification This engine whenoperatedathigh altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot 300 meter increasein altitude The ef fect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made Whe...

Page 25: ...RVICE label Y2O l 20 140 l 6o O on the oil container to be sure it in 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C cludes the letters SJ AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE IOW 30 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in yourarea is within the indicated range 1 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean 2 Check ...

Page 26: ...ely Refuel in a well ventillatedarea with the engine stopped If the engine hasbeenrunning allow it tocoolfirst Refuelcarefullytoavoid spilling fuel Do not fill above the fuel strainer shoulder After refueling tighten the fuel tank cap securely Never refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames orsparks Keep gasoline awayfrom appliance pilot lights barbecues electric ap...

Page 27: ...ionally you ma hear a light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise Ywhile operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If sparkknock orpiningoccurs at a steadyengine speed under normal load change rands of gasoline If spark knock or pinging persists see an authorized Honda generator dealer Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage Running ...

Page 28: ... up to 10 ethanol byvolume 8asolinecontainingethanolmay be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanolbyvolume as long as it alsocontains cosolventsandcorrosioninhibitorstoprotectthe fuel system Gasoline containing more than 5 methanol by volume may cause start...

Page 29: ...SED position To restart a warm engine leave the choke leverin the OPEN position 4 Turn the engine switch to the ON position 5 Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly pC5iG l Do not allowthe starter grip tosnap backagainst theengine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing 6 If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine ...

Page 30: ... OFF position Under normal conditions use the following procedure 1 Turn theAC circuit breaker to the OFF position Unplug appliances from the generator AC receptacles 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position Disconnect DC battery chargingcables see page 21 3 Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position 28 ...

Page 31: ...handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your generator under severe conditions such as sustained high load or high temperature operation or use it in unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicableto your individ...

Page 32: ...ff before you begin any maintenance or repairs Thiswill eliminate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from movingparts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and ...

Page 33: ...U S and California Clean Air Acts EPA andCaliforniaregulationsrequire all manufacturers tofurnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emis sion control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering Tampering with or altering the emission contr...

Page 34: ...uredtothesamestandards as the original parts so you can be confident of their performance The use of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performance The manufacturer or rebuilder of the part must...

Page 35: ...provide you with information relating tothe engine s emissiondurabilityperiod Thedescriptive term indicates the useful life period for the engine s emission control system See your Emission Control Warranty for additional information I DescriptiveTerm Moderate Intermediate Applicable to Emissions Durability Period 50 hours 0 65 cc 125 hours greater than65 cc 125 hours 0 65 cc 250 hours greaterthan...

Page 36: ...k adjust B 0 Sediment cup Clean Replace 0 D 0 17 Idle weed Check adiust I I I D I O 2 1 Fuel tank and filter Clean B Every 500 Hrs 2 Combustion chamber Clean D I O 2 Valve clearance Check adjust Every 2 years Replace if necessary 2 Fuel line Check D I NOTE 0 Emissionrelateditems Replace paper element type only 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by a...

Page 37: ... securely 3 Refill with the recommended oil see page 23 and check the oil level Oil capacity 0 63US qt 0 60 2 0 53 Imp qt 4 Reinstall the oil filler cap and tightenit securely Wash your handswith soap and waterafter handlingused oil Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful tothe environment If you change your own oil please dispose of it properly Put it in a sealed container and take it to a...

Page 38: ...generator without the air filter Rapid engine wear will result 1 Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips andremovetheaircleaner cover and remove the element 2 Wash the air filter in a solution of household detergent and warm water then rinse thoroughly or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent Allow the air filter to dry thoroughly 3 Soak the air filterin clean engine oil and squeeze out the e...

Page 39: ...should be cleaned 1 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position 2 Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position 3 Remove the sediment cup by turning it counterclockwise 4 Clean the sediment cup and O ring in nonflammable or high flash point solvent 5 Reinstall the O ring and sediment cup 6 Turn the fuel valve lever ON and check for leaks FUELVALVE LEVER I SEDIMENTCUP O RING SEDIMENT CUP 37 ...

Page 40: ...Be careful not to touch the muffler 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 3 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug SPARK PLUG WRENCH 1 PLUG CAP 4 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked orchipped Clean the spark plugwith a wirebrushif it is to be reused 5 Measure the plug gap with a feeler 0 028 0 031 in gauge 0 70 0 8...

Page 41: ...en 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats tocompressthewasher If reinstallingausedsparkplug tighten1 8 1 4turnafterthe spark plug seats to compressthe washer m The spark plug must besecurely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug can becomevery hot and could damage the engine Never use spark plugs which have an improper heat range Use only the recommended spark plugs or equivalent 8 Reinstall t...

Page 42: ...st be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency Clean the spark arresteras follows 1 Remove the five 6 mm bolts and remove the muffler protector MUFFLER PROTECTOR 2 h m o v e the two 8 mm bolts at the exhaust pipe and 8 mm bolt at the muffler stay Remove the muffler and spark arrester 8 mrn BOLTS SPARK ARRESTER 8 rnrn BOLT MUFFLER 40 ...

Page 43: ...rrester screen 4 Inspect thescreen for breaks or tears and replace it if necessary 5 Check the muffler gasket replace if damaged Reinstall the muffler gasket the spark arrester the muffler and the muffler protector in the reverse order of removal 41 ...

Page 44: ...t vehicle A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some material When transporting the generator turn the engine switch and the fuel valve lever OFF and keep the generator level to reduce the possibility of fuelleakage Take care not to drop or strike the generator when transporting Do not place heavy objects on the generator 42 ...

Page 45: ...ment cup page 37 Fill with freshgasolineandaddgasoline conditioner Drain the carburetor float bowl page 44 Remove the spark plug Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder Turn the engine slowly with the starter grip to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Change the engine oil page 35 After removal fromstorage drain the stored gasolineinto asuitablecontainer and fill with fresh gasol...

Page 46: ...le container Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Youcan be burned or seriously injured when handlingfuel Keep heat sparks and flame away Handlefuel only outdoors Wipe up spillsimmediately DRAIN SCREW 2 Change the engine oil page 35 3 Removethesparkplug andpouraboutatablespoonofclean engine oil into the cylinder Crank the engine several revolutionsto distribute theoil then reinstall the spar...

Page 47: ...illed fuel around the the spark plug spark plug Spilled fuel 2 Remove the spark may ignite plug and install the spark plug in the 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head 4 Crank the engine sparks shouldjump across the gap YES plug cap 1 I s the fuel reaching Clean the fuel NO the carburetor sediment cup To check 1 Turnoffthefuel v a l v e l e v e r a n d remove the drain If the engine s...

Page 48: ... generator pianceorequipmentfor Take the generator to an Replace the electrical ap pliance or equipment Take the electrical ap pliance or equipment to an electrical shop for repair DEFECTS No electricity at the DC terminals Is the DC circuit protector on on Turn the DC circuit protector NO I I Take the generator to an YES authorized Honda generator dealer 46 ...

Page 49: ...CONTROL BOX BLOCK 1 I I GENERATOR BLOCK 4 OIL LEVELSWITCH ENGINE BLOCK ROUND TERMlNlAL ...

Page 50: ...g System 3 600 rpm Engine Speed 8 5 1 Compression Ratio 2 7 X 1 8 in 68 X 45 mm Bore x Stroke 9 9 cu in 163 cm3 W20EPR U DENSO Generator Model Rated voltage EM2500X EM1800X 60 Hz Rated frequency 120v AC output Rated Ampere 12 5 A 19 2 A Rated Output 1 8 kVA Maximum Output 2 3 kVA 1 5 kVA 2 5 kVA Type A Tune uD Seecifications ITEM See your authorized IN 0 15t0 02 mm cold Valve clearance Refer to pa...

Page 51: ... with thedecisionmade by thedealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta Georgia30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 When you write orcall please give us this information Model and serial number see pages 9 and 10 Name of dealer who so...

Page 52: ...ions 18 AC Operation 19 DC Operation 20 Ground System 17 High Altitude Operation 22 MAINTENANCE 29 Air Cleaner Service 36 Air Index 33 Engine OilChange 35 Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning 37 Connections to a Building Electrical System 17 Special Requirement 17 Emission Control System Information 31 Importance of Maintenance 29 Maintenance Safety 30 Maintenance Schedule 34 Spark Arrester Maintenance 40 S...

Page 53: ...rmation 7 Safety Label Locations 5 SPECIFICATIONS 48 STARTING THE ENGINE 27 STOPPING THE ENGINE 28 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 42 Storage 43 Transporting 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION 49 WIRING DIAGRAM 47 51 ...

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