Honda Companion 31Z07701 Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 5

    Table of Contents

• 8

  Generator Safety

  • 8

    Important Safety Information
    • 8

      Operator Responsibility
    • 8

      Carbon Monoxide Hazards
    • 9

      Electric Shock Hazards
    • 9

      Fire and Burn Hazards
    • 10

      Refuel with Care
  • 11

    Safety Label Locations

• 13

  Controls & Features

  • 13

    Component & Control Locations
  • 15

    Controls
    • 15

      Engine Switch
    • 15

      Starter Grip
    • 16

      Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever
    • 16

      Choke Lever
    • 17

      Eco-Throttle Switch
    • 17

      Parallel Operation Outlets
    • 18

      AC Circuit Protector
  • 19

    Features
    • 19

      Ground Terminal
    • 20

      Output Indicator
    • 20

      Overload Indicator
    • 21

      Oil Alert Indicator

• 22

  Before Operation

  • 22

    Are You Ready to Get Started
    • 22

      Knowledge
  • 22

    Is Your Generator Ready to Go
    • 23

      Check the Engine

• 24

  Operation

  • 24

    Safe Operating Precautions
  • 25

    Starting the Engine
  • 28

    Stopping the Engine
  • 30

    Ac Operation
    • 31

      AC Applications
  • 32

    Ac Parallel Operation
    • 34

      AC Parallel Operation Applications
  • 36

    Eco-Throttle System
  • 37

    Standby Power
    • 37

      Connections to a Building's Electrical System
    • 37

      System Ground
    • 38

      Special Requirements

• 39

  Servicing Your Generator

  • 39

    The Importance of Maintenance
  • 40

    Maintenance Safety
    • 40

      Safety Precautions
  • 41

    Maintenance Schedule
  • 42

    Refueling
  • 44

    Fuel Recommendations
  • 45

    Engine Oil Level Check
  • 47

    Engine Oil Change
  • 48

    Engine Oil Recommendations
  • 49

    Air Cleaner Service
  • 51

    Main and Outer Filter Cleaning
  • 52

    Spark Plug Service
  • 54

    Spark Arrester Service

• 56

  Storage

  • 56

    Storage Preparation
    • 56

      Cleaning
    • 56

      Fuel
    • 60

      Engine Oil
  • 61

    Storage Precautions
  • 61

    Removal From Storage

• 62

  Transporting

• 63

  Taking Care of Unexpected Problems

  • 63

    Engine Will Not Start
  • 64

    Engine Lacks Power
  • 65

    No Power at the Receptacles

• 66

  Technical & Consumer Information

  • 66

    Technical Information
    • 66

      Serial Number Location
    • 67

      Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
    • 68

      Emission Control System Information
    • 70

      Air Index
    • 71

      Specifications
    • 72

      Wiring Diagram
  • 73

    Consumer Information
    • 73

      Dealer Locator Information
    • 73

      Honda Publications
    • 74

      Customer Service Information
    • 75

      Distributor's Limited Warranty
    • 76

      Emission Control System Warranty

• 81

  Initial Use Instructions

  • 81

    Engine Oil
  • 82

    Fuel
  • 85

    Before Operation
  • 85

    Registration

• 86

  Index

• 91

  Quick Reference Information