Honda Eu 2000 I Owners Manual

9 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS
OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT
OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT
FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER
FUEL TANK CAP AC RECEPTACLES
GROUND TERMINALDC CIRCUIT PROTECTORDC RECEPTACLE
MAINTENANCE COVERAC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
CHOKE LEVER
ENGINE SWITCH OIL ALERT
INDICATOR LIGHT
STARTER GRIP ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH
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SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE COVER
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
AIR CLEANERFRAME SERIAL NUMBER
Record the frame serial number for your future reference. Refer to this
serial number when ordering parts, and when making technical or
warranty inquiries (see page ).
Frame serial number:
Date purchased:62
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11 CONTROLS
ENGINE SWITCH
STARTER GRIP Switch position:
OFF:
ON:
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OONN ENGINE SWITCH
STARTER GRIP
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To start and stop the engine.
To stop the engine.
To start and run the engine.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the starter.
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
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FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
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FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER
CLOSEDFUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVEROONNOOFFFF NON-CALIFORNIA TYPE CALIFORNIA TYPE
The fuel tank cap is provided with a vent lever to seal the fuel tank.
The vent lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run.
The choke is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine
is cold. It can be opened and closed by operating the choke lever
manually. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position to enrich...

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OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT
OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT
OVERLOAD INDICATOR
LIGHT (RED)OUTPUT INDICATOR
LIGHT (GREEN)
The output indicator light (green) is illuminated when the generator is
operating normally. It indicates that the generator is producing
electrical power at the receptacles.
If the generator is overloaded (in excess of 2,000 VA), or if there is a
short circuit in a connected appliance, the overload indicator light (red)
will go ON. The overload indicator light (red) will stay ON, and after...

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OIL ALERTSYSTEM
GROUND TERMINAL
GROUND TERMINALOIL ALERT INDICATOR
LIGHT (RED)
The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the
generator, the metal non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and
the ground terminals of each receptacle.
Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes
or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator. If the engine stops or the Oil Alert indicator...

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PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH
ON:
OFF:
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PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS
OONN ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH
The Eco-Throttle system automatically reduces engine speed when
all loads are turned off or disconnected. When appliances are turned
on or reconnected, the engine returns to the proper speed to power
the electrical load.
If high electrical loads are connected simultaneously, turn the Eco-
Throttle switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage changes.
When using the DC output, turn the...

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AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
DC RECEPTACLE
DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
PUSH AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR AC RECEPTACLES
AC CIRCUIT PROTECTORON
OFF
ONOFF
DC CIRCUIT PROTECTORDC RECEPTACLE
PUSH
The AC circuit protector will automatically switch OFF if there is a short
circuit or a significant overload of the generator at the AC receptacles.
If the circuit protector switches OFF automatically, check that the
appliance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load
capacity of the circuit before resetting the circuit...

17 GENERATOR USE
CONNECTIONS TO A BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Improper connections to a building electrical system can allow
electrical current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines.
Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others
who contact the lines during a power outage, and the generator may
explode, burn, or cause fires when utility power is restored. Consult
the utility company or a qualified electrician.
GROUND SYSTEM Connections for standby power to a building...

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Do not lay the generator on its side when moving, storing, or
operating it. Oil may leak and damage the engine or your property.
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that
apply to the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualified
electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.
In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local
utility...