Oil Alert System; Stopping The Engine; High Altitude Operation - Honda EC2200 Owner's Manual

OIL ALERT SYSTEM

The oil alert system is designed to prevent any risk of damage to the engine caused by
insufficient oil in the crankcase. As soon as the oil level drops below the safe limit, the oil alert
system automatically shuts down the engine (the engine switch remains in the "ON" position).
Use of the starter will not restart the engine until the oil level has been topped up.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generating set receptacles.
2. Turn the engine switch "OFF" [1].
3. Close the fuel valve [2].
[1]
OFF

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

At high altitude, the carburettor air/petrol mixture is very rich, causing a drop in engine
performance and an increase in fuel consumption.
When using the generating set at an altitude of over 1800 metres above sea level, a smaller
diameter jet needs to be fitted to the carburettor and the mixture screw adjusted. This must
be carried out by your Honda dealer.
In spite of a proper adjustment to the fuel system, engine power will still decrease by 3.5%
for every 300 metres increase in altitude.
CAUTION :
• The generating set performance will also suffer when used at an altitude below that for
which the fuel system has been adjusted; a too weak petrol/air mixture will result in the
engine overheating and possibly suffering serious damage.
GENERATING SET USE
[2]
1
SAFETY
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