Honda Eu 2000 I Owners Manual

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DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER CAPUPPER LIMIT
Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck
without screwing it in.
If the level is low, fill to the upper limit of the oil filler neck with the
recommended oil.
Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw
securely. 3.
4.
5.
6.
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REFUELING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL TANK CAP
UPPER LIMIT MARK NON-CALIFORNIA TYPE
With the engine stopped, remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel
level. Refill the fuel tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid
spilling fuel. Do not fill above the upper limit mark.
Fuel can damage paint and...

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UPPER LIMIT MARK FUEL TANK CAP CALIFORNIA TYPE
TETHER
After refueling, tighten the fuel cap until it clicks.
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
Ethanol (E10) or 5% Methanol by volume. In addition, Methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of Ethanol or Methanol greater than shown
above may cause...

33 STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas, partially enclosed areas or activities that
may expose you to carbon monoxide. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the generator in an
enclosed area such as a garage. Your generator’s exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an
enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Perform
PRE-OPERATION CHECK(see page...

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If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms
up.
If you wish to use the Eco-Throttle system, turn the Eco-Throttle
switch to the ON position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3
minutes.
Refer to the
AC OPERATION(see page ) orDC OPERATION(see
page ) for connecting loads to the generator. 7.
8.
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35 STOPPING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Unplug appliances from the generator receptacles.
The fuel valve will automatically close. To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to
the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
Allow the engine to cool well, turn the vent lever to the OFF position.
If two generators were connected for parallel operation, disconnect
the parallel operation kit after stopping the...

36 MAINTENANCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or
individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s manual. Good maintenance is...

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Safety Precautions
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Burns from hot parts.
Injury from moving parts. Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions
can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in the owner’s manual. Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or...

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
Source of Emissions
Tampering and Altering The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of
nitrogen are very important because, under certain conditions, they
react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon
monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic.
Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase...