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Owner’s Manual
GENERATOR
EG14OOX/EG25OOX
02001 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. -All Rights Reserved
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Ew The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused. Do not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do not let the generator get wet, and do not operate it with wet hands. Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner's manual is considered a permanent
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Congratulations on your selection of a Honda generator. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest generators on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a symbol. That information is intended to help you avo
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this generator safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associ
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CONTENTS SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 5 Safety Label Locations ........................................................................ 5 Safety Information ............................................................................... 7 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................... 9 CONTROLS .......................................................................
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TRANSPORTlNG/STORAGE ................................................................... 41 Transporting ....................................................................................... 41 Storage ................................................................................................ 42 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 44 WIRING DIAGRAM ...............................................................................
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SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda generator dealer for a replacement. ( EG2500X ) GASOLINE IS HIGLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. YOU COULD BE BURNED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. IFTHE GASOLINE IS IGNITED. STOPTHE ENGINE AN0 KEEP HEAT, SPARKS, AN0 FLAME AWA 1 HANDLE FUEL ONLY OUTDOORS. DO NOT FILLTHE FUELTANK ABOVE
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RtPANOUE SUR L'APPARflL. IINSPfCCIONAR PARA COMBUSTIBl1 DfRRAMADO PARlR MOTOR ANTES Ot [CHAR. < EG1400X) I 00 NOT CONNECT THIS GENERATOR TO ANY IUILDINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNLESS AN ISOLATION SWITCH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. READ OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY. < EG1400X) USING THE GENERATOR IN RAIN, SNOW OR NEAR WATER CAN LEAD TO DEATH FROM ELLCTRIC SHOCK. KEEP GENERATOR OM. \ \/ < EG2500X) / W EG2500X Honda Motor Co.. Ltd MADE IN JAPAN 0 1 VOLTA
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SAFETY INFORMATION Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner's manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator's controls, and by observing safe operating procedures. Operator Responsibility Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all generator controls, output
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Electric Shock Hazards The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused. Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry. If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components on the control panel, before e
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 9
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FUEL TANK CAP \ MUFFLER GROL *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
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CONTROLS ENGINE SWITCH To start and stop the engine. Key position: OFF: To stop the engine. ON: To run the engine. ENGINE SWITCH RECOIL STARTER To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. m Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. STARTER GRIP 11
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FUEL VALVE LEVER The fuel valve is located on the carburetor. When the fuel valve lever is in the ON position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the OFF position after stopping the engine. VALVE LEVER CHOKE LEVER The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. It can be opened and closed by operating the choke lever manually. Move the
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~~~ ~ AC CIRCUIT BREAKER The AC circuit breaker will automatically switch OFF if there is a short circuit or an overload of the 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 generator AC power The AC circuit breaker may be used to switch ON or OFF. GROUND TERM
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OIL ALERT@ SYSTEM The Oil Alert@ system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert? system will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON position). If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil level (see page 23 ) before troubleshooting in other areas. UPPER LEVEL OIL FI
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DC TERMINALS The DC terminals may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt automotive type batteries. The terminals are colored red to identify the positive (+) terminal and black to identify the negative (-) terminal. The battery must be connected to the generator DC terminals with the proper polarity (battery positive to generator red terminal and battery negative to the generator black terminal). DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR The DC circuit protector automaticall
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GENERATOR USE CONNECTIONS TO A BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Connections for standby power to a building electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Improper connections to a building electrical system can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electro
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AC APPLICATIONS Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential for electrical shock. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn it off immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded. 0
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AC OPERATION 1. Start the engine (see page27). 2. Switch ON the AC circuit breaker 3. Plug in the appliance. Most motorized appliances require more than their rated wattage for startup. AC CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle. If an overloaded circuit causes the AC circuit breaker or circuit protector to switch OFF, reduce the electrical load on the circuit, wait a few minutes and then reset the circuit breaker. 1
