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Owner’s Manual

EM3000•EM4000

©1994 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved

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Summary of Contents for EM3000

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual EM3000 EM4000 1994 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...and remain 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 ques...

Page 4: ...FETY 1 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 2 3 PRE OPERATION CHECK 4 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 8 5 GENERATOR USE 11 6 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 7 MAINTENANCE 16 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 25 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 10 SPECIFICATIONS 30 11 WIRING DIAGRAM 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 electr...

Page 6: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION VOLT METER PILOT LAMP VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER GRIP AC CIRCUIT BREAKER DC CIRCUIT RECEPTACLES I OIL FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUi 2 ...

Page 7: ...SPARK PLUG COVER FUEL GAUGE FUEL TANK CAP tkJFFLER 3 ...

Page 8: ...otor oil certified to meet or exceed 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 Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level If the level is low fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recom mended oil CAUTION Running ...

Page 9: ... during operation the oil alert switch automatically turns off to protect the engine from overheating If this occurs add oil to the top of the filler hole neck then turn the switch on and restart the engine according to the instructions OIL ALERT SWITCH 5 ...

Page 10: ...ystem components l Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped l Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored l Do not overfill the tank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Fue...

Page 11: ...3 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is OFF and that nothing is con nected to the DC terminals The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected AC ClRCUlT BREAKER DC TERMINALS ...

Page 12: ...4 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the fuel valve on FUEL VALVE 2 Pull the choke rod to CLOSE CHOKE ROD ...

Page 13: ...3 Turn the oil alert switch on 4 Turn the engine switch on ENGI 9 ...

Page 14: ...the starter grip until compression is felt then pull briskly NOTE Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand STARTER GRIP 6 Push the choke rod to OPEN as the engine warms up CHOKE ROD ...

Page 15: ... continuous operation do not exceed the rated power of 2 8 WA EM3000 and 3 8 kVA EM4000 In either case the total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered l Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle l Connections for emergency power to household circuits must be made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable lawsand electri cal codes Imprope...

Page 16: ...40V sources 3 Switch on the AC Circuit Breaker 4 Plug in the appliance CAUTION Be sure that appliances do not exceed 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 gen erator NOTE This generator is equipped with ...

Page 17: ...mpt to start an automobile engine with the generator still connected to the battery The generator may be damaged l Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive generator terminal Do not reversethe charging cables or serious damageto the generator and or battery may occur NOTE l The DC terminals may be used while the AC power is in use l An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit pr...

Page 18: ...top the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch OFF In normal use 1 Turn the AC circuit breakers OFF and or disconnect the charging leads at the DC terminals AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 Turn the engine switch OFF ENGINE SWITCH 14 ...

Page 19: ...3 Turn the fuel valve OFF FUEL VALVE 15 ...

Page 20: ...duled 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 ...

Page 21: ...rester Clean every 100 operating hours NOTE 1 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: ...rs Always keep the kit with the generator Changing oil Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the drain plug and filler cap and drain the oil Retighten the plug securely 2 Refill with the recommended oil see page 4 and check the level DRAIN PLUG FILLER CAP 18 ...

Page 23: ... 20 Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas m Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element A fire or explosion could result CAUTION Never run the generator without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear may result 1 Unsnap the clips remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element AIR CLEANER ELEMENT l 19 ...

Page 24: ...sh the element in a non flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly 3 Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil 4 Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover 20 ...

Page 25: ...the engine has not been run for a long time the filter should be cleaned I Turn the fuel valve OFF Remove the filter cup 2 Clean the cup thoroughly 3 Reassemble Do not damage the rubber gasket m After installing the filter cup check for fuel leaks and make sure the area is dry before starting the engine FUEL VALVE 21 ...

Page 26: ... BPR4HS 10 NGK W14FPR ULlO ND To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Remove the spark plug cover 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark piug base 3 Remove the spark plug cap PLbG CAP 22 ...

Page 27: ...e side electrode 7 Attach the plug washer Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 8 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 CAUTION l The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened plug can becomevery hot and possibly damagethe generator l Never usea spa...

Page 28: ...and nuts and remove the muffler 2 Loosen two 8mm bolts to remove the exhaust pipe 3 Check the muffler exhaust port for carbon deposits clean if necessary 4 Remove the spark arrester from the muffler Clean the screen and inspect it for damage Replace if necessary 5 Install the spark arrester in the muffler Install the muffler and gasket and tighten the bolts and nuts securdy mm NUTS EXHAUST PIPE MU...

Page 29: ...ner With the fuel valve OFF remove and empty the filter cup Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel suitable container C Replace the filter cup and tighten securely Replace the filter cup and tighten securely FUEL VALVE I FUEL VALVE FILTER CUP FILTER CUP 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE w When transporting the generator turn the engine switch OFF and keep the generator level to prevent fue...

Page 30: ...line into a suitable container DRAIN SCREW e Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt the piston is coming up on its compression stroke At this position the exhaust and intake valves are closed and this will help protect the engine from corrosion STARTER GRIP 26 ...

Page 31: ...uel valve on m 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 4 Is there enough oil in the crankcase Is the oil alert switch on 5 Is the AC circuit breaker off and nothing connected to the DC terminals 6 Is the engine switch on 7 Is there a spark at the spark plug page 22 ...

Page 32: ...witch on d Turn the oil alert switch on e Grounding the side electrode to the stay pull the recoil starter to see if sparks jump across the gap ENGINE SWITCH GROUNDING STAY STARTER OIL ALERT 1 SWITCH f If there are no sparks replace the plug If OK try to start the engine according to the instructions 8 If the engine still does not start take the generator to the dealer 28 ...

Page 33: ... switch will turn off after starting C No electricity at the AC receptacles 1 Are the AC circuit breakers on 2 Check the electrical appliance or equipment for any defects D No electricity at the DC terminals 1 Is the DC circuit protector on 2 Check the electrical appliance or equipment for any defects 29 ...

Page 34: ... 3 0x2 4 in 86x70mm 3 4x2 8 in c Compression Rqtio 6 5 1 6 8 1 Engine Speed 3 600 rpm Forced air cooling C D I 1 211 1 27 US qt 16 59 4 4 US gal BPR4HS10 NGK W14FPR ULlO ND Cooling System ignition System Oil Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity Spark Plug Generator AC output Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated ampere Rated output 12OVf 240v 60Hz EM3000 23 5 12A EM4000 32 l 6A EM3000 2 8kVA 2800W EM4000 3 B...

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Page 36: ...lved to your satisfaction con tact the Customer Relations Department at the regional office of Ameri can Honda Motor Co Inc in your area Regional office locations are shown on the following page We will need the following information in order to assistyou Your name address and telephone number Engine model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After revie...

Page 37: ...srtment Greendale Wisconsin 53129 P O 60x 749 Telephone 14141421 9300 Moorenown New Jermv 08057 Telephone 6091 Z stlG6 I WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE includes Hawaii Americm Honda Motor CO Inc Customer Relations Department P O Box 420 Gardena California 90247 Telsphona 21316042624 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE American Honda Motor Co Inc Customa Relations Ospsnment P O Box 6406 Irving Texas 75062 Telephone...

Page 38: ...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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