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- Page 1 Honda 2kvh Generator EU 2000i OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Controls: Pages 1 - 6 Startup Instructions: Pages 7 - 10 Shut Down Instructions: Page 11 DeeJay’s Event Rentals LLC. 704 Beacon Lake Drive Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 255-3335 www.DeeJaysEvents.com V081116...
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Page 2: Controls And Features
CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the two illustrations on these pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls. PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH 20A RECEPTACLE 30A twist lock receptacle ＊ OIL ALERT INDICATOR OVERLOAD INDICATOR AC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR OUTPUT INDICATOR GROUND TERMINAL... - Page 3 CONTROLS & FEATURES CONTROLS Engine Switch ENGINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system and the fuel valve. Stops the engine and − closes the fuel valve. Running position; opens − the fuel valve and allows the engine to be started. Starter Grip Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the...
- Page 4 CONTROLS & FEATURES Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever The fuel tank cap is provided with a vent lever to seal the fuel tank. The vent lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run. When the engine is not in use, leave the vent lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
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Page 5: Eco-Throttle Switch
EU2000i or another EU2000i Companion generator for parallel operation (see page ). A Honda approved parallel operation cable kit (optional equipment) is required for parallel operation. This kit can be purchased from an authorized Honda generator dealer. PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS... - Page 6 CONTROLS & FEATURES AC Circuit Protector The AC circuit protector will automatically switch OFF if there is a short circuit or a significant overload of the generator at the 20A receptacle. If the circuit protector switches OFF automatically, check that the appliance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before resetting the circuit protector ON.
- Page 7 CONTROLS & FEATURES Overload Indicator If the generator is overloaded (in excess of 2.0 kVA), or if there is a short circuit in a connected appliance, the overload indicator (red) will come ON. The overload indicator (red) will stay ON, and after about four seconds, current to the connected appliance(s) will shut off, and the output indicator (green) will go OFF.
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Page 8: Operation
OPERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the generator for the first time, review chapters GENERATOR SAFETY (see page ) and BEFORE OPERATION (see page For your safety, do not operate the generator in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your generator’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death. -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE To prevent a possible fire, keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from building walls and other equipment during operation. Do not place flammable objects close to the engine. Operating this generator less than 3 feet (1 meter) from a building or other obstruction can cause overheating and damage the generator. - Page 10 OPERATION Make sure the Eco-Throttle ECO-THROTTLE SWITCH switch is in the OFF position, or more time will be required for warm-up. To start a cold engine, move the CHOKE LEVER choke lever to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
- Page 11 OPERATION Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown. Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the generator. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. STARTER GRIP If the choke lever was moved to CHOKE LEVER...
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Page 12: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure. Turn off or disconnect all appliances connected to the generator. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. ENGINE SWITCH Allow the engine to cool, and then turn the fuel tank cap vent lever to the OFF position.