Honda Power Equipment DCX3000 manual Contents

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CONTENTS
OPERATION	22
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS	22
STARTING THE ENGINE/DC OPERATION	23
Forced Output	26
STOPPING THE ENGINE	28
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR	30
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE	30
MAINTENANCE SAFETY	31
Safety Precautions	31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	32
REFUELING	33
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS	34
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK	35
ENGINE OIL CHANGE	36
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS	37
AIR CLEANER SERVICE	38
FOAM AIR FILTER CLEANING	40
SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING	41
SPARK PLUG SERVICE	43
SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE	45

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Page Page Introduction FEW Words about Safety Contents Contents Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation Operator Responsibility Generator SafetyImportant Safety Information Carbon Monoxide HazardsGenerator Safety Electric Shock HazardsFire and Burn Hazards Refuel With Care Safety Label Locations Generator Safety Generator Safety Controls & Features Component & Control LocationsControl & Features DC Voltage Selector Switch ControlsFuel Valve Lever Engine Switch Choke KnobOutput Switch Recoil StarterDC Output Coupler FeaturesGround Terminal VoltmeterOutput Indicator Overload IndicatorOil Alert Indicator Fuel GaugeKnowledge Before OperationAre YOU Ready to GET STARTED? Is Your Generator Ready to GO?Before Operation Check the EngineSafe Operating Precautions OperationOperation Starting the ENGINE/DC OperationOperation OFF Engine Switch Starter Grip Choke Knob Open Forced Output Output Switch Stopping the Engine Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position Importance of Maintenance Servicing Your GeneratorMaintenance Safety Servicing Your GeneratorMaintenance Schedule Regular Service PeriodRefueling Fuel Recommendations Engine OIL Level Check Engine OIL Change Engine OIL Recommendations AIR Cleaner Service Paper AIR Filter AIR Cleaner Cover Foam AIR Filter Cleaning Sediment CUP Cleaning Filter Sediment CUP Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plugs BPR5ES NGKSealing Washer Spark Arrester Service Exhaust Tail Pipe Spark Arrester Lower Muffler Protector Hook Rear Handle Rear Under Plate Storage Preparation CleaningStorage FuelStorage Adding a Gasoline Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage LifeDraining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Engine Preparation Storage Precautions Removal from StorageTransporting Taking Care of Unexpected Problems Engine ProblemsEngine Will Not Possible Cause Correction Start Taking Care of Unexpected Problems Engine Lacks Possible Cause Correction PowerGenerator Problems No Power at Possible Cause Correction DC Output CouplerTaking Care of Unexpected Problems Technical & Consumer Information Technical InformationTechnical & Consumer Information Carburetor Modification for High Altitude OperationMtbe Oxygenated FuelsEthanol MethanolU.S. and California Clean Air Acts Emission Control System Information Source of EmissionsProblems That May Affect Emissions Air Index Specifications DimensionsWiring Diagram Shop Manual Consumer InformationPublications Parts CatalogCustomer Service Information Index Consumer InformationIndex Engine OIL RecommendationsInside back cover Safe Operating Precautions Safety Label Locations Memo Quick Reference Information Denso W16EPR-U Denso