Honda EB3500X User's Manual
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1. 33 13 HANGER INSTALLATION 8 16 mm FLANGE BOLT 4 HANGER BRACKET CAUTION l e Position the hanger at the generator s balance point in the middle of the fuel tank e Fit the end tabs of the hanger through the bracket slots and bolt the brackets to the hanger HANGER FUEL TANK CAP 34 14 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL PARTS 4 Wheel Kit Installation 1 Install the four wheels on the axle shaft 2 Install the axle assembly on the generator using four bolts and nuts Inside WHEEL 5 NOTE Install the shaft with wheel stopper facing engine side 35 15 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warranty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer s service department If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action f Normally any problem concerning the engine will be handled by the dealer s service department If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action f e Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level If the problem has already been reviewed with th2. a VOY 457777 A 63 2 2 49 2 O Click here to save this manual to your computer Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator This manual covers operation and maintenance of the EB3500X generators All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and remain with the generator when sold 4 Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed CAUTION indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about the generator consult an authorized Honda dealer The Honda generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Read and understand the Owner s Manual before operating the generator Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage CONTENTS CONTENTS AAN 3 saan saus 5 3 COMPONENT I
3. and the generator is dry before starting the engine Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite B 1 When the engine starts but stops immediately Check the oil alert lamp If the oil alert lamp flashes when the starter is pulled check the engine oil level and fill with the recommended oil Re start the engine No electricity at the AC receptacles Is the AC circuit breaker on Check the electrical appliance or equipment for any defects 31 11 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Power equipment EA6 description code 605 x 495 x 485 mm Lenght x Width x da 23 8 x 19 5 x 19 1 in Engine Engine type 4 stroke overhead valve single cylinder Displacement Bore x Stroke 73 x 58 mm 2 9 x 2 3 in 8 OHP 3 600 rpm Max torque 1 7 kg m 12 3 ft Ib 2 500 rpm Fuel consumption 230 g HPh 0 7 Ib HPh Ignition system l Transistorized magneto PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise Generator Model EB3500X Type Rated voltage 120 240V Rated frequency 60HZ AC output 32 12 WIRING DIAGRAM a 3 GE _ 0 0 2 5 z oS 4 47 2 5 2 8 9 2 o 5 8 t a 5 20R 1L5 30R L5 20R 145 208 114 208 AUTO THROTTLE SOLENOID IGNITION COIL KEI o 1 8 gt lt p e Ei o S 5 E
4. 778 1100 PO Box 30285 Portland Oregon 97220 Telephone 503 255 1186 WESTERN ZONE OFFICE includes Hawaii American Honda Motor Co Inc Customer Relations Department PO Box 420 Gardena California 90247 Telephone 213 604 2524 SOUTHEAST ZONE OFFICE includes Puerto Rico SOUTHWEST ZONE OFFICE American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Customer Relations Department Customer Relations Department 1500 Morrison Parkway PO Box 5406 Alpharetta Georgia 30201 Irving Texas 75062 Telephone 404 442 2000 Telephone 214 258 6883 37 38 MEMO MEMO 39 40 MEMO POM53490 Kinko s 50 2002 05 PRINTED IN U S A Recycled Paper Printed on
5. not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle Connection for emergency power to household circuits must be made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes Improper installation may result in personal injury or damage to equipment or property Auto throttle system With the switch in the AUTO position engine speed is automatically reduc ed to an idle when all loads are turned off or disconnected When ap pliances are turned on or reconnected the engine resumes the rated speed At OFF the auto throttle system does not operate NOTE e AUTO is recommended to minimize fuel consumption e The auto throttle system will not respond to electrical loads of less than 1 ampere e system is not effective for use with appliance that requires only momentary power To avoid extended warm up periods keep the switch OFF until the engine reaches operating temperature GROUND TERMINAL 15 AC applications 1 Turn the voltage slector switch to either position as required When the switch is turned to 120V ONLY position you can use only 120V AC At 120 240 position you can use both 120V 240V sources 2 Switch on the AC Circuit Breaker 3 Plug in the appliance NOTE This generator is equipped with an AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator for stable voltage supply CAUTION Be sure that appliances do not exceed the rated load for m
6. oil see p 8 and check the level ENGINE OIL CAPACITY 1 1 1 16 US qt 1 94 Imp pt FILLER CAP DRAIN PLUG 2 1 Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor To prevent car buretor malfunction service the air cleaner regularly page 23 Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas Never use gasoline low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element A fire or explosion could result CAUTION Never run the generator without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear may result 1 Unsnap the clips remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element AIR CLEANER COVER AIR CLEANER ELEMENT CLIP 22 2 Wash the element in a non flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly 3 Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil 4 Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover ELEMENT 23 Pa ee ns Sediment cup cleaning Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Remove the sediment cup and O ring and wash them in nonflammable or high flash point solvent Dry them thoroughly and reinstall securely Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and check for leaks FUEL VALVE SEDIMENT CUP 24 Spark plug service Recommended spark plug BPR5ES NGK W16EPR U ND CAUTION Never use a spark plug of incorrect heat range To ensure proper engine operation the sp
7. run make sure the area is well ventilated The exhaust con tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Performed at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever comes first Check level Engine oil 5 Change Air cleaner Sediment cup Clean EA A Spark plug CteamResdise 0 Spark arrester Clean c J A _ jJ T EA cr Valve clearance Check Readjust Fuel tank and strainer Clean 1 Check Fuel line Replace if necessary Every 3 years 2 NOTE 1 Service frequentiy when used dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 20 Tool kit The tools supplied are necessary for performing some periodic maintenance simple adjustments and repairs I Always keep the kit with the generator 10 12 WRENCH SCREW DRIVER MEE DRIVER HANDLE PLUG WRENCH HANDLE BAR TOOL BAG Changing oil Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the drain bolt and filler cap and drain the oil Retighten the plug securely 2 Refill with the recommended
8. DENTIICATION Nanai 6 4 PRE OPERATION CHECK HAN RK N ALLATION 34 14 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL PARTS 35 15 WARRANTY SERVICE 36 1 WARNING LABEL LOCATION WARNING DO NOT USE INDOORS EXHAUST GAS CONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE ATTENTION NE PAS UTILISER DANS UN ENDROIT FERME A CAUSE DU RISQUE D EMPOISONNEMENT DU GAZ ATENCION NO LO USE EN LUGARES CERRADOS PORQUE EL MONOXIDE DE CARBONO ES VENEN0S0 BCONTROLER QU N Y A NI FUITE NI ESSENCE REPANDUE SUR L APPAREIL ARRETER LE MOTEUR AVANT DE REFAIRE LE PLEIN BINSPECCIONAR PARA COMBUSTIBLE DERRAMADO 0 ESCAPE PARAR MOTOR ANTES DE ECHAR FOR SPILLED FUEL OR FUEL LEAKS y STOP ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING HONDA MOTOR CO LTD mane m saran AC VOLTAGE 120 240V FREQUENCY 60Hz RATED OUTPUT 3 0kVA MAX OUTPUT 3 5kVA PHASE 10 FUEL GASOLINE PETROL CAUTI m BE SURE FILL CRANKCASE WITH RECOMMENDEDO OlL BEFORE USING FOR DETAILED EXPLANATION SEE THE OWNER S MANUAL A get 2 GENERATOR SAFETY To ensure safe operation Place the generator at least 1 m 3 ft away from buildings or other equipment when operating the generator Operate the generator on a level surface If the generator
9. ank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling f Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Fuel vapor spilled fuel may ignite If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the engine Fuel tank capacity 6 0 lit 12 7 US pt 10 6 Imp pt 1 Check the fuel level 2 If level is low fill to the shoulder of the fuel filter 3 After refueling be sure to tighten the fuel thank cap firmly FUEL FILLER CAP FUEL FILLER UPPER LIMIT Gasolines Containing Alcohol If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol gasohol be sure the octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda There are two types of gasohol that containing ethanol and that containing methanol I Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE e Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not covered under Power Equipment Warranties Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before purchasing fuel from an unfamiliar station try to confirm whether the fuel contains alcohol and to what percentage If
10. ark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Remove the spark plug cap and use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug If the engine has been running the muffler will be very hot Be careful not to touch the muffler PLUG WRENCH ue gt Ll 22 PLUG E Y 2 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 3 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 8 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 25 4 Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 5 After the spark plug is seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to com press the washer NOTE If installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer lf reinstalling a used spark plug tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer CAUTION The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine 26 Spark arrester maintenance If the generator has been running the muffler will be very hot Allow it to cool before proceeding CAUTION The spark arrester must be serviced at every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency Clean the spark arrester as following 1 Loosen
11. e Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager e f your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Customer Relations Department at the zone office of American Honda Motor Co Inc in your area Zone office locations are shown on the following page We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda generator is greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 36 Zone Offce Locations MIDWEST ZONE OFFICE American Honda Motor Co Inc NORTHEAST 2045 ee i Relati Department merican Honda Motor Inc NORTHWEST ZONE OFFICE Customer a Departman Customer Relations Department includes Alaska i PO Box 749 G dale Wisconsion 53129 American Honda Motor Co Inc Telephone 414 421 9300 Moorestown New Jersey 08057 Customer Relations Department Telephone 609
12. is tilted fuel spillage result Exhaust gas contains posionous carbon monoxide Never run the generator in an enclosed area Be sure to provide adequate ventilation Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the controls Never permit anyone to operate the generator without pro per instructions Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks when misued do not operate with wet hands Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do not let it get wet TIFICATION 3 COMPONENT IDEN YN ul lt 3 22 a Pal ot o cw Or lt 2 54 u c 2 a a E 2 lt a o o o 9 lt 5 FE os gt u OIL ALERT LAMP ENGINE SWITCH AIR CLEANER ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER GRIP SPARK FUEL TANK CAP PLUG CAP MUFFLER 4 PRE OPERATION CHECK Engine Oil CAUTION Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life Non detergent oils and vegetable oils are not recommended e Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped Use Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S auto mobile manufacturer s re quire
13. ments for Service Classification SE or SF Motoroils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 40 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range 1 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean 2 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in 3 If the level is low fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend edoil CAUTION Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage NOTAR 40 50 OIL FILLER OIL FILLER CAP 20 0 0 40 60 80 100 21 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C Ambient temperature CS UPPER LEVEL Fuel Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number 5 gt ML of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher unleaded is prefer red to minimize combustion chamber deposits Never use an oil gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank CAUTION Gasoline substitutes are not recommended they may be harm ful to the fuel system components e Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped e Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the generatior is refueled or where gasoline is stored e Do not overfill the t
14. ore than 30 minutes and never exceed the maximum load Substan tial overloading will switch off the circuit breaker Lesser overloading will not switch off the circuit breaker and will shorten the service life of the generator VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH 16 T n K ro Oil Alert System The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an in sufficent 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 shut down the engine the engine switch will remain in the ON position If the Oil Alert system shuts down the engine the Oil Alert lamp will flash when you operate the starter and the engine will not run If this occurs add engine oil p 8 OIL ALERT LAMP 17 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch to the OFF position In normal use 1 Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position aj Bum AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position ENGINE SWITCH 18 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position FUEL VALVE 19 8 MAINTENANCE The purpose of the maintenance schedule and adjustment is to keep the generator in the best operating condition Inspect or service as scheduled in the table Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance If the engine must be
15. the screw by the exhaust port of the muffler and remove the spark arrester 2 Clean the carbon deposit on the spark arrester with a brush 3 Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of removal SPARK ARRESTER 27 A 9 TRANSPORTING STORAGE When transporting the engine turn the fuel valve to the OFF position and keep the engine level to prevent fuel spillage Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite Before storing the unit for an extended period 1 Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust 2 Drain the fuel I With the fuel valve in the OFF position remove and empty the sedi ment cup FUEL VALVE SEDIMENT CUP b Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into a suitable container c Replace the sediment cup and tighten securely 28 d Drain the carburetor loosening the dra n screw Drain the gasoline into a suitable container DRAIN SCREW U 3 Change the engine oil 4 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil then reinstall the spark plug 5 Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt Continue pulling until the notch on the starter pulley aligns with the hole on the recoil starter see illustration below At this point the intake and exhaust valves are closed and this
16. will help to protect the engine from internal corrosion Align the notch on the starter pulley with the hole at the top of recoil starter 6 Cover the engine to keep out dust 29 10 TROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start Is the engine switch on Does the oil alert lamp flash when the starter is pulled Is there enough fuel Are all loads disconnected from the receptacles Is there a spark at the spark plug a Remove the spark plug cap Clean any dust from around the spark plug base then remove the spark plug b Install the spark plug in the plug cap c Turn the engine switch on d Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground pull the recoil starter to see if sparks jump across the gap Q P ON p gt Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the spark plug Spilled fuel may ignite orem test in a well ventilated area If there are sparks replace the plug f If the new spark plug does not spark take the generator to an authorized Honda dealer 30 6 Is gasoline reaching the carburetor To check place a suitable container under the drain turn the engine 7 switch on and loosen the drain screw Fuel should flow out freely If OK try to start the engine according to the instructions DRAIN SCREW If the engine still does not start take the generator to an authorized Hon da dealer If any fuel is spilled make sure the area around the spark plug
17. you notice any undesirable operating symptoms after using a gasoline that contains alcohol or one that you think contains alcohol switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol 10 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 11 5 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position FUEL VALVE 12 ch is in the OFF position Or more time 3 Make sure the auto throttle swit will be required for warm up U AUTO THROTTLE SWITCH ON position 4 Turn the engine switeh to the ENGINE SWITCH 13 5 Pull the starter grip until compression is felt then pull briskly NOTE Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand STARTER 6 Push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the engine warms up 7 W auto throttle will be used turn the switch to the AUTO position after the engine has warmed up 14 6 GENERATOR USE To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances the generator should be grounded Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal and the ground source CAUTION e Limit operation requiring maximum power 3 5KVA to 30 minutes For continuous operation do not exceed the rated power of 3 0 KVA In either case the total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered e Do
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