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 for sale in California). We recommend
the use of genuine Honda parts whenever you have maintenance done.
These original-design replacement parts are manufactured to the
same standards as the original parts, so you can be confident of their
performance. The use of replacement parts that are not of the original
design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission
control system.
A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that
the part will not adversely affect emission performance. The
manufacturer or rebuilder of the part must certify that use of the part
will not result in a failure of the engine to comply with emission
regulations.
Follow the
maintenance scheduleon page . Remember that this
schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used
for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or high-temperature
operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, will require
more frequent service.41
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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 durability description is intended to provide you with information
relating to the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive
term indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control
system. See your
Emission Control System Warrantyfor additional
information. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower
the Air Index, the less pollution. An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
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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
has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual.
For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.After every 300 hrs (2)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)First
month
or
20 hrs.Every
3 months
or
50 hrs.
(1)Every
6 months
or
100 hrs.
(2)Every
year
or
200 hrs.
(2)
(1)
(2)
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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 and tighten the cover screw
securely. Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover (see
page 28 ).
With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit of the oil
filler neck with the recommended oil (see page ). 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.28
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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 filter, or with a damaged air filter,
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type
of damage is not covered by the
Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
Soak the main and outer filter in
clean engine oil and squeeze out the
excess oil. The engine will smoke
during initial startup if too much oil
is left in the air filters. Wash the main and outer filter in a
solution of household detergent
and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in
nonflammable or high flash point
solvent. Allow the air filters to dry
thoroughly. Loosen the cover screw and remove
the maintenance cover.
Loosen the air cleaner cover screw,
and remove the air cleaner cover.
4. 3. 2.
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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.
7.
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 the spark plug base.CR5HSB (NGK)
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before servicing the
spark plug.
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2.
3.
4.
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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 plug sealing washer is in good condition, and
thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.0.024 0.028 in (0.60 0.70 mm) Visually inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn
or if the insulator is cracked, chipped, or fouled.
7.
8.
9. 5.
6.
10.The gap should be:
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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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