Honda EB2200X User's Manual
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1. 8312 14323 OV 172 LINDYID OV 417 3NI9N3 10109 12 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 Warran ty 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 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 the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager f your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact American Honda Motor Co Inc P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 Telephone 404 497 6400 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 contact2. running the muffler will be very hot Allow it to before proceeding CAUTION The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency 1 Loosen the five 6 mm bolts to remove the muffler protector MUFFLER PROTECTOR Ne 6 mm bolts 2 Remove the two 8 mm bolts at the exhaust pipe and the 8 mm bolt at the muffler stay Remove the muffler and the spark arrester 8mm bolt CVG MUFFLER 23 3 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen NOTE Inspect the spark arrester screen for holes or tears Replace if necessary 4 Check the exhaust pipe gasket and replace if damaged Reinstall the muffler and the protector 24 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE When transporting the generator turn the engine switch OFF and keep the generator 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 a With the fuel valve OFF remove and empty the filter cup b Turn the fuel valve ON drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into suitable container c Replace the filter cup and tighten securely Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline from the carburetor into a suitable container 3 Slowly pull the start
3. you always _operate the generator at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Generator dealer perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made CAUTION Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced performance overheating and serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air fuel mixture 14 6 STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch OFF 1 Turn off the AC circuit breaker 2 Turn off the engine switch 3 Turn off the fuel valve 7 MAINTENANCE The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the best operating condition Inspect or service as scheduled in the table on the next page Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance If the engine must be run make sure the area is well ventilated The exhaust con tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Use genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of re placement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator Tool kit The tools supplied necessary for performing some periodic maintenance simple adjustments
4. EB22 00X Click here to save this OWNER S M AN U AL manual to your computer 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 Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator This manual covers operation and maintenance of the EB2200X generator 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 should remain with the generator when it is sold 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 if you have any questions about the generator consult an authorized Honda dealer Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions Read and understand the Owner s Manual before operating the generator F
5. afe limit the Oil Alert System will automatically shut off the engine The Oil Alert Lamp will light when the recoil starter grip is pulled To restart add enough recommended engine oil to bring the oil level to the upper level mark on the dipstick See page 6 and restart the engine ENGINE SWITCH OIL ALERT LAMP NOTE The engine switch will remain in the ON position if the engine is stopped by the Oil Alert System 11 GENERATOR USE To prevent elecrical shock from faulty appliances the generator should be grounded Connect a length of heavy wire between the generator s ground terminal and an external ground source Connections for standby power to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage and when utility power is restored the generator may explode burn or cause fires in the building s electrical system GROUND TERMINAL CAUTION Limit operation requiring maximum power 2 2 to 30 minutes For continuous operation do not exceed the rated power of 2 0 kVA In either case the total wattage of all appliances connected must be con sidered Most appliance motors require more than their rate
6. ailure to do so could result in per sonal injury or equipment damage CONTENTS CONTENTS ee rere ee ee eee 3 4 6 14 STARTING THE ENGINE 9 12 e High altitude operation 14 7 MAINTENANG 1 GENERATOR SAFETY To ensure safe operation Place the generator at least 1 3 ft away from or other equip ment during operation Operate the generator on a level surface If the generator is tilted fuel spillage may result Exhaust gas contains poisonous 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 proper instructions 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 children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running Connections for standby power to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator
7. and repairs Always keep the tool kit with the generator 16 Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Perform at every indi cated month or oper ating hour interval whichever occurs first Every Every Every 3 months 6 months year or or or 50 Hrs 100 Hrs 300 Hrs Inspection Engine oil Inspection Air cleaner 4 element Cleaning Fuel filter cleaning Spark plug maintenance Valve clearance adjustment Combustion chamber and valve cleaning Fuel line inspection Replace if necessary Spark arrester Clean every 100 operating hours NOTE 1 Service every 10 hours or once a day when used in 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 17 Changing Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the drain plug and filler cap and drain the oil Retighten the plu securely 2 Refill with the recommended oil see 6 and check the level OIL CAPACITY 0 6 0 63 USqt OIL FILLER P OIL DRAIN PLUG CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your
8. be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product 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 30 MEMO 31 32 MEMO 31283010 20009010 31 2 3 0102 PRINTED IN JAPAN
9. d wattage for start up Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle 12 AC applications 1 Start the engine and plug in the appliance always use three pronged plugs 2 Switch on the AC Circuit Breaker CAUTION Be sure that appliances do not exceed the generator s rated load capacity for more than 30 minutes and that they never exceed the maximum load capacity Substantial overloading will switch off the circuit breaker Mar ginal overloading may not switch off the circuit breaker but it will shorten the service life of the generator Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to the generator If an appliance begins to operate abnormally becomes sluggish or stops suddenly turn off the circuit breaker and the generator engine switch immediately Then disconnect the appliance and examine it for signs of malfunction NOTE If an overloaded circuit causes the AC circuit breaker to switch off reduce the electrical load on the circuit and wait a few minutes before ting the circuit breaker THREE PRONGED PLUG AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 13 Hight altitude operation At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel mixture will be excessively rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor readjusting the pilot screw If
10. er grip until resistance is felt At this point the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed Storing the engine this position will help to protect it from internal corrosion STARTER GRIP 25 9 TROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start Is there fuel in the NO Refill the fuel tank tank YEs 15 the engine switch NO Turn the engine on switch on YES 15 the fuel valve on _NO Turn the fuel valve on YES 15 there enough oil NO Add the in the engine The oil alert lamp goes on when mended oil ulling the starter gri VES pulling grip 15 there a spark from NO Replace the the spark plug spark plug Still No spark Take the generator to an authorized To check HONDA dealer 1 Remove the spark plug cap and Be sure there is no spil and clean any dirt from around led fuel around the the spark plug spark plug Spilled fuel 2 Remove the spark plug and in may ignite stall the spark plug in the plug cap YES 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head 4 Pull the recoil starter sparks should jump across the gap NO Is the fuel reaching the carburetor YES To check 1 Turn off the fuel valve and remove the drain screw 2 Fuel should flow from the drain when the fuel valve is turned on If the engine still does not start take the generator to a
11. ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain consolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has consolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting front the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evi dence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station try to find out if the fuel contans alcohol if it does confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol or one that you think contains alcohol switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn off the AC circuit breaker 2 Turn on the fuel valve 3 Turn on the engine switch 4 Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position 5 Pull the starter rope lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly CAUTION Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand NOTE Make sure the pilot lamp comes on If not check the bulb filament 6 Move the choke lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms up Oil Alert System Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a s
12. hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground 18 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 17 Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element A fire or explosion could result CAUTION Never run the genetrator without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear will result 1 Unsnap the air cleaner cover springs remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element 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 COVER ELEMENT SPRINGS 19 el Fuel filter service The filter prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor If the engine has not been run for a long time the filter should be cleaned 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF Remove the filter cup 2 Clean the cup thoroughly 3 Reassemble Do not damage the rubber gasket Afte
13. l by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without screwing it in If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick add oil to the upper level mark on the dipstick NOTE The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit However to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown it is still advisable to visually inspect the oil level regularly 20W 40 20W 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C UPPER LEVEL OIL FILLER OIL FILLER HOLE DIP STICK LOWER LEVEL 2 Check the fuel level the tank if the fuel level is low Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number of 86 or higher or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane num ber We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent pinging or heavy spark knock a metallic rapping noise which if severe can lead to engine damage CAUTION If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change brands of gasoline If spark knock or pingi
14. n authorized HONDA dealer 26 No electricity at the AC receptacles Is the AC circuit breaker on YES Turn the AC circuit breaker on Take the generator to an authorized Honda dealer Check the electrical appliance or equip ment for any defects NO DEFECTS Replace the elect rical appliance or equipment Take the electrical appliance or equip ment to an elect rical shop for repair DEFECTS 27 10 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 505 x 420 x 420 mm Length x Width x Height 19 9 16 5 x 16 5 in Dry Weight 43 0 kg Engine Model Engine Type HONDA GX140 4 Stroke O H V 1 cylinder 25 tilted 144 8 8 cu in 64 x 45 cm 2 5 x 1 8 in 8 75 1 3600 rpm Forced air cooled Transistor Magnet Ignition Displacement Bore x Stroke Compression Ratio Engine Speed Cooling System ignition System Oil Capacity 20 68 0 63 USqt Fuel Tank Capacity 11 0 2 2 9 USgal Spark Plug BPGES EPR6ES W20EP U W20EPR U ND Generator Rated voltage Rated frequency AC output Rated ampere 16 7 A 20 kVA 2000 28 WIRING DIAGRAM 11 2018 HOLVH3N3SD 29 1100 HOLIMSTZA3T 1100 5 D oil G tt a
15. ng persists consult your authorized Honda dealer Failure to do so is considered misuse and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda s Limited Warranty Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern it simply means your engine is operating efficiently Clean the fuel filler screen regularly Fuel tank capacity 11 0 2 9 US gal FUEL TANK CAP FUEL FILLER SCREEN E WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions e Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Do not overfill the fuel tank there should be no fuel in the filler neck After refueling make sure the tank cap is closed properly and secure ly Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the engine Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol gasohol be sure it s cotane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10
16. r installing the filter cup check for fuel leaks and make sur the area is dry before starting the engine RUBBER GASKET FILTER cup 20 Spark plug service Recommended spark plug BP6ES BPR6ES NGK W20EP U W20EPR U ND To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 3 Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug PLUG WRENCH SPARK PLUG CAP 4 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 5 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 0 31 in 21 6 Attach the plug washer and thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 7 After a new spark plug has been seated by hand it should be tightened 1 2 turn with a wrench to compress its washer used plug is being reinstalled it should only require 1 8 to 1 4 turn after being seated CAUTION The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened plug can become very hot and could possibly damage the generator Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range 22 Spark arrester maintenance If the generator has been
17. to backfeed into the utility lines Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage and when utility power is restored the generator may explode burn or cause fires in the building s electrical system 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AC RECEPTACLES CLEANER AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 5 V OIL FILLER RECOIL OIL ALERT LAMP FUEL VALVE STARTER ENGINE SWITCH STARTER GRIP FUEL TANK 1 GROUND TERMINAL 1 2 NN EXHAUST OUTLET MUFFLER 3 PRE OPERATION CHECK CAUTION Be sure to check the generator level surface with the engine stopped 1 Check the engine level CAUTION Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life Non detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended Use Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for Service Classification SG SF CC CD Motor oils classi fied SG SF CC CD will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 30 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 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Check the oil leve
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