Honda Eu 2000 I Owners Manual

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Problems That May Affect Emissions
Replacement Parts
Maintenance If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine
inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer.
Hard starting or stalling after starting.
Rough idle.
Misfiring or backfiring under load.
Afterburning (backfiring).
Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed,
built, and certified to conform with EPA and California emission
regulations (models certified...

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AIR INDEX
(Models certified for sale in California)
The Air Index Information hang tag must remain on the generator until
it is sold. Remove the hang tag before operating the generator.300 hours (0 80 cc, inclusive)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1,000 hours (225 cc and greater)125 hours (0 80 cc, inclusive)
250 hours (greater than 80 cc)50 hours (0 80 cc, inclusive)
125 hours (greater than 80 cc) Applicable to Emission Durability Period Descriptive Term
Moderate
Intermediate
Extended The...

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Spark arrester
Valve clearance
Combustion chamber
Fuel tank and filter
Fuel lineCheck level
Change
Check
Clean
Check-adjust
Replace
Clean
Check-readjust
Clean
Clean
Check Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.ITEMREGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Each
use
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda generator dealer, unless the owner
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE
OIL FILLER NECK
UPPER LIMIT
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil. Turn the engine switch and vent lever to the OFF position to reduce
the possibility of fuel leakage.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and drain the oil into the container
by tipping the engine toward the oil filler neck.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Reinstall the maintenance cover...

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Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment. If
you change your own oil, please dispose of it properly. Put it in a
sealed container, and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin, dump it on the ground, or pour it down a drain.
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AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the air filter can cause a
fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent.
AIR CLEANER
COVERAIR CLEANER
COVER SCREW OUTER FILTER COVER SCREW
MAINTENANCE COVER
MAIN FILTER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent
carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
Operating the engine without an air...

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AIR CLEANER
CASE AIR FILTERS
AIR CLEANER
CASE SCREW RUBBER SEAL
Reinstall the air filters.
Make sure that the rubber seal is set
in the groove of the air cleaner
cover.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover, and
tighten the air cleaner cover screw.
Reinstall the maintenance cover,
and tighten the cover screw
securely. 5.
6.
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8.
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SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Recommended spark plug:
SPARK PLUG
MAINTENANCE
COVER
SPARK PLUG CAP SPARK PLUG WRENCHSPARK PLUG CAP
In order to service the spark plug, you will need a spark plug wrench
(commercially available).
To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly
gapped and free of deposits.
An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage.
Remove the spark plug maintenance cover.
Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. Remove the spark plug cap.
Clean any dirt from around...

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0.024 0.028 in
(0.60 0.70 mm)
SEALING WASHER
Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchto
compress the washer.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug,
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
Correct the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode.
Check that the spark...

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SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER GASKET
SPARK ARRESTER
MUFFLER
6mmBOLTS 6 mm SCREWSMUFFLER PROTECTOR
Clean the spark arrester as follows: If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it
to cool before proceeding.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its
efficiency.
Remove the four 6 mm screws, and remove the muffler protector.
Remove the three 6 mm bolts, and remove the muffler, the spark
arrester, and the muffler gasket. 1.
2.
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