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EG5000X
o2001-2007 Honda M otor Co., Ltd. -All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GENERATOR EG5000X o2001-2007 Honda M otor Co., Ltd. -All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 The inform ation and specifications included in this publication w ere in effect at the tim e of approval for printing. Honda M otor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, how ever, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any tim e w ithout notice and w ithout incurring any obligation w hatever.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda generator. We are certain you w ill be pleased w ith your purchase of one of the finest generators on the m arket. We w ant to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely.
  • Page 4 A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very im portant. And using this generator safely is an im portant responsibility. To help you m ake inform ed decisions about safety, w e have provided operating procedures and other inform ation on labels and in this m anual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GENERATOR SAFETY ................Safety Label Locations ............... Im portant Safety Inform ation ............COM PONENT IDENTIFICATION .............. CONTROLS ....................10 Engine Sw itch ..................10 Starter Grip ..................10 Fuel Valve Lever ................. 11 Choke Lever ..................
  • Page 6 . 38 Air Index ....................41 Specifications ..................42 CONSUM ER INFORM ATION ............. 43 Dealer Locator Inform ation ............... Custom er Service Inform ation ............Honda Publications ................Wiring Diagram ................. . 45 INDEX ...................... . 46...

  • Page 7: Generator Safety

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels w arn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label com es off or becom es hard to read, contact your Honda generator dealer for a replacem ent.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this ow ner’s m anual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being fam iliar w ith your generator’s controls and by observing safe operating procedures.
  • Page 9 Electric Shock Hazards The generator produces enough electric pow er to cause a serious shock or electrocution if m isused. Using a generator or electrical appliance in w et conditions, such as rain or snow , or near a pool or sprinkler system , or w hen your hands are w et, could result in electrocution.

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE LEVER AC CIRCUIT BREAKER FUEL VALVE LEVER CIRCUIT PROTECTORS AC RECEPTACLES CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW OIL FILLER CAP SEDIMENT OIL DRAIN PLUG STARTER GRIP ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...
  • Page 11 FUEL TANK CAP GROUND TERMINAL MUFFLER AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG FRAME SERIAL NUMBER Record the engine and fram e serial num bers and date of purchase for your future reference. Refer to these serial num bers w hen ordering parts and w hen m aking technical or w arranty inquiries (see page Fram e serial num ber: Engine serial num ber:...

  • Page 12: Controls

    CONTROLS ENGINE SWITCH To start and stop the engine. Switch position: OFF: To stop the engine. To start and run the engine. ENGINE SWITCH STARTER GRIP To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as show n below . Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.

  • Page 13: Fuel Valve Lever

    FUEL VALVE LEVER The fuel valve is located on the carburetor. When the fuel valve lever is in the ON position, fuel is allow ed to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the OFF position after stopping the engine.

  • Page 14: Circuit Breaker

    CIRCUIT BREAKER The AC circuit breaker w ill autom atically sw itch OFF if there is a short circuit or an overload of the generator at the AC receptacle. If the AC circuit breaker is sw itched OFF autom atically, check that the appliance is w orking properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the AC circuit before sw itching the AC circuit breaker ON again.

  • Page 15: Ground Terminal

    GROUND TERMINAL The generator ground term inal is connected to the fram e of the generator, the m etal non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground term inals of each receptacle. Before using the ground term inal, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector Switch (Dual Voltage System)

    VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (DUAL VOLTAGE SYSTEM) The voltage selector sw itches the m ain pow er carrying w indings of the generator to produce ‘‘120V ONLY’’ or ‘‘120/240V’’. If a 240V appliance is connected to the 4-prong receptacle, the sw itch m ust be in the ‘‘120/ 240V’’...

  • Page 17: Generator Use

    GROUND SYSTEM Honda portable generators have a system ground that connects generator fram e com ponents to the ground term inals in the AC output receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC neutral w ire.

  • Page 18: Ac Applications

    AC APPLICATIONS Before connecting an appliance or pow er cord to the generator: M ake sure that it is in good w orking order. Faulty appliances or pow er cords can create a potential for electrical shock. If an appliance begins to operate abnorm ally, becom es sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it off im m ediately.

  • Page 19: Ac Operation

    AC OPERATION Start the engine (see page Turn the voltage selector sw itch to either position. With the voltage selector sw itch in the ‘‘120/240V’’ position, you can use the 120V and 120/240V receptacles sim ultaneously. If you are NOT using the 120/240V receptacle but require m ore pow er from the 120V locking plug receptacle, then select the ‘‘120V ONLY’’...

  • Page 20: Ac Receptacle Selection

    AC RECEPTACLE SELECTION The control panel, show n below , has a voltage selector sw itch and ＃ ＃ five receptacles. Receptacle 4 and 5 com prise one 240-volt receptacle w ith tw o pow ered term inals. ＃ ＃ RECEPTACLE RECEPTACLE ＃...
  • Page 21 Voltage Selector Switch The pow er available to each receptacle depends on the position of the voltage selector sw itch. Switch Position Receptacle Available Power 120V ONLY 30A at 120V 20A at 120V 20A at 120V 20A at 120V None 120V/240V 18.8A at 120V 18.8A at 120V...

  • Page 22: High Altitude Operation

    HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel m ixture w ill be too rich. Perform ance w ill decrease, and fuel consum ption w ill increase. A very rich m ixture w ill also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at w hich this engine w as certified, for extended periods of tim e, m ay increase em issions.

  • Page 23: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the generator is on a level surface and the engine sw itch is in the OFF position. ENGINE OIL Engine oil is a m ajor factor affecting engine perform ance and service life.

  • Page 24: Refueling

    REFUELING With the engine stopped, rem ove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. Refill the fuel tank if the fuel level is low . Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.

  • Page 25: Fuel Recommendations

    FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline w ith a pum p octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use stale or contam inated gasoline or an oil/gasoline m ixture. Avoid getting dirt or w ater in the fuel tank. You m ay use regular unleaded gasoline containing no m ore than 10% ethanol (E10) or 5% m ethanol by volum e.

  • Page 26: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE For your safety, do not operate the generator in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your generator’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon m onoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.

  • Page 27: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE In an emergency: To stop the engine in an em ergency, turn the engine sw itch to the OFF position. In normal use: Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position. Turn the engine sw itch to the OFF position. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Other service tasks that are m ore difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are norm ally perform ed by a Honda technician or other qualified m echanic.

  • Page 29: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY Som e of the m ost im portant safety precautions follow . How ever, w e cannot w arn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in perform ing m aintenance. Only you can decide w hether or not you should perform a given task.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Schedule

    Service m ore frequently w hen used in dusty areas. These item s should be serviced by your Honda servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are m echanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop m anual for service procedures.

  • Page 31: Engine Oil Change

    ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil w hile the engine is w arm to assure rapid and com plete draining. Rem ove the drain plug and sealing w asher, rem ove the oil filler cap, and drain the oil. Reinstall the drain plug and sealing w asher. Tighten the plug securely.

  • Page 32: Air Cleaner Service

    AIR CLEANER SERVICE A dirty air cleaner w ill restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor m alfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service m ore frequently w hen operating the generator in extrem ely dusty areas. Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the air filter can cause a fire or explosion.

  • Page 33: Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning

    FUEL SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING The sedim ent cup prevents dirt or w ater that m ay be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long tim e, the sedim ent cup should be cleaned. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

  • Page 34: Spark Plug Service

    SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plugs: BPR5ES (NGK) W16EPR-U (DENSO) To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug m ust be properly gapped and free of deposits. If the engine has been running, the m uffler w ill be very hot. Be careful not to touch the m uffler.

  • Page 35: Spark Arrester Maintenance

    Check that the spark plug w asher is in good condition, and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. After the spark plug is seated, tighten w ith a spark plug w rench to com press the w asher. −...

  • Page 36: Transporting/Storage

    After rem oval from storage, drain the stored gasoline into a suitable container, and fill w ith fresh gasoline before starting. Use gasoline stabilizers that are form ulated to extend storage life. Contact your authorized Honda generator dealer for stabilizer recom m endations.

  • Page 37: Storage Procedure

    Storage Procedure Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw . Drain the gasoline into a suitable container. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Perform this task in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during this procedure.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    . 2. Turn the fuel valve lever ON. Fuel should flow from the around the drain screw . If the engine still DRAIN SCREW does not start, take FUEL VALVE LEVER the generator to an authorized Honda generator dealer.
  • Page 39 Turn the AC circuit breaker ON (see page 17). NO DEFECTS Check the electrical ap- Take the generator to an pliance or equipm ent for authorized Honda generator any defects. dealer. Replace the electrical ap- pliance or equipm ent. DEFECTS...

  • Page 40: Technical Information

    The follow ing instructions and procedures m ust be follow ed in order to keep the em issions from your Honda engine w ithin the em ission standards. Tampering and Altering Tam pering w ith or altering the em ission control system m ay increase em issions beyond the legal lim it.
  • Page 41 Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aw are of any of the follow ing sym ptom s, have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer. Hard starting or stalling after starting. Rough idle. M isfiring or backfiring under load. Afterburning (backfiring).
  • Page 42 Replacement Parts The em ission control system s on your new Honda engine w ere designed, built, and certified to conform w ith applicable em ission regulations. We recom m end the use of Honda Genuine parts w henever you have m aintenance done. These original-design replacem ent parts are m anufactured to the sam e standards as the original parts, so you can be confident of their perform ance.

  • Page 43: Air Index

    AIR INDEX (M odels certified for sale in California) An Air Index Inform ation label is applied to engines certified to an em ission durability tim e period in accordance w ith the requirem ents of the California Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our custom er, the ability to com pare the em issions perform ance of available engines.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions M odel EG5000X Type Non-California type California type (AN type) (AC type) Pow er product description code Length 25.7 in (653 m m ) Width 18.9 in (480 m m ) Height 19.1 in (485 m m ) 19.6 in (497 m m )

  • Page 45: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Dealer Locator Information To find an authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anyw here in the United States: Visit our w ebsite: w w w .hondapow erequipm ent.com Customer Service Information Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answ er m ost questions you m ay have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it w ith the dealership’s m anagem ent.

  • Page 46: Honda Publications

    This m anual covers com plete m aintenance and overhaul procedures. It is intended to be used by a skilled technician. Available through your Honda dealer or through Helm Inc. at 1 888- 292-5395 or visit w w w .hondapow erequipm ent.com Parts Catalog This m anual provides com plete, illustrated parts lists.

  • Page 47: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 48: Index

    INDEX COM PONENT IDENTIFICATION .............. CONTROLS ....................10 Choke Lever ..................11 Circuit Breaker ..................12 Circuit Protector ................. 12 Engine Sw itch ..................10 Fuel Valve Lever ................. 11 Ground Term inal ................
  • Page 49 . 41 CONSUM ER INFORM ATION ............. 43 Custom er Service Inform ation ............43 Dealer Locator Inform ation .............. . 43 Honda Publications ................44 Specifications ..................42 Wiring Diagram ................. . 45 TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ..............
  • Page 50 MEMO...
  • Page 51 2eY1400.2007.12 31ZC2770 " 00X31-ZC2-7700 Printed in Japan...

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