Is Your Generator Ready To Go - Honda EM5000is Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it
is very important to take a few moments before you operate the
generator to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem
you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate
the generator.
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.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the generator is
on a level surface and the engine switch is in the OFF position.
Operating this generator less than 3 feet (1 meter) from a building or
other obstruction can cause overheating and damage the generator.
For proper cooling, allow at least 3 feet (1 meter) of empty space
above and around the generator.
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Improperly maintaining this
generator, or failing to correct a
problem before operation, could
cause a malfunction in which you
could be seriously injured.
Always perform a pre-operation
inspection before each operation,
and correct any problem.