Cleaning; Oil; Storage Location; Removing From Storage - Honda EB2800i Owner's Manual

Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Place a suitable container below the sediment cup.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
3. Remove the sediment cup
lever to the ON position to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Install the sediment cup and a new O-ring.
5. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

Cleaning

Wipe the generator with a moist cloth. After the generator has dried,
touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with
a light film of oil.

Oil

Change the engine oil (see page
prevent corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug (page
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc)
of clean engine oil into
the cylinder to keep it
from rusting.
3. Pull the starter rope
several times to
distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark
plug.
5. Pull the starter rope
slowly until resistance
is felt, and then return the starter grip gently. This will close the
valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.

Storage Location

If your generator will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the generator to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the generator, promoting rust and
corrosion.

Removing from Storage

Check your generator as described in "BEFORE EACH USE" on
page 5.
If the engine cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may smoke briefly at startup.
(page 14), and then turn the fuel valve
12). Add oil in the engine cylinder to
13).
OIL
SPARK PLUG

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Fuel valve lever OFF
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Low oil level caused Oil Alert to
stop engine
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.

Loss of Power

Possible Cause
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.

No Power at the AC Receptacles

Possible Cause
Output indicator is OFF, and the
overload alarm is ON
AC circuit protector is tripped
Faulty power tool or appliance
Faulty generator
Correction
Turn the fuel valve lever ON
(page 6).
Refuel (page 12).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 19).
Check oil level (page 12). Add
oil as necessary. Turn the
engine switch OFF and then
ON and restart the engine.
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 13).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 19).
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Check the AC load. Stop and
restart the engine. (page 9).
Check the cooling air inlet.
Stop and restart the engine.
Check the AC load and reset
the circuit protector. (page 6).
Replace or repair the power
tool or appliance. Stop and
restart the engine.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to the shop
manual. (page 20).
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