Generator Features

Reference 1 - Air Cleaner. Refer to your Honda engine manual for air cleaner care.

Reference 2 - Starting/Stopping Instructions. Reference 3 - Oil Drain Plug. Refer to your Honda

engine manual for oil change recommendations.

Reference 4 - Control Panel. See Fig. 3 for details. Reference 5 - Gas Cap with Gauge. The gas cap is

extra large, creating a large hole for refilling and a comfortable grip. You can always monitor the fuel level without removing the cap by using the fuel level indicator built into the gas cap.

Reference 6 - 6.5 Gallon Gas Tank. Large tank allows for extended run capabilities. ALWAYS allow room for gasoline expansion by not filling the gas tank completely full.

Reference 7 - Super Silent Muffler. 8 dB less than Honda’s standard muffler. NEVER operate generator without the exhaust deflector attached in the upright position.

Reference 8 - Gas Drain Valve. The generator is equipped with a unique feature. A gas drain valve is installed to drain gasoline from the tank without disconnecting the gas line feeding the engine. This valve is intended to be used to drain gas prior to extended periods of non use. It is recommended that if the period of non use is longer than 30 days, the gas should be drained, and the engine ran until all the gas is evacuated from the carburetor. ALWAYS make sure this valve is closed prior to filling the gas tank.

Reference 9 - Gas Line Valve. The generator tank has an ON-OFF valve mounted underneath the tank. ALWAYS keep this valve closed when the generator is not in use or being transported.

Reference 10 - Generator Head. The electricity producing part of the generator.

Reference 11 - Battery and Box. The power source for electric starter.

Reference 12 - Vibration Isolation Mounts. The engine and generator head are mounted on rubber cylinders that absorb most of the engine vibration. This feature eliminates the tendency of the machine to “walk” which is common in engine powered equipment.

Reference 13 - Recoil. Grasp firmly when starting engine.

Reference 14 - Fuel Valv e Lever. Additional valve for

fuel shut off.

Reference 15 - Choke Lever. Used during cold

starts. Refer to the starting/stopping instructions and the Honda engine manual for usage.

Reference 16 - Electric Start/Stop Switch. The engine key is located on the engine. Always locate this switch and be familiar with its location before operating the generator.

CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION

	Figure 3 (Ref. 17-29)	00242

Ref.	Description

17Voltmeter

18Full Power Switch

19Idle Control On/Off Switch

20Adjustable Idle Delay

21120/240V 20A Twistlock Receptacle

22Grounding Post

23120V 30A Twistlock Receptacle

24120V 50A Straight Blade Receptacle

25120V 20A GFCI Duplex Receptacle

2630A Circuit Breaker

2720A Circuit Breaker

28Main Line Circuit Breaker 20A

29Hour Meter

Reference 17 - Voltmeter. Voltmeter needle should

be in green area during all generator load conditions. Reference 18 - Full Power Switch. The switch

reconnects the two generator windings from parallel (120V only) to series (120/240V).

•120V Only: Allows all 4500 watts (37.5A) to be used in any combination of 120 volt receptacles. The 120/240V receptacle is disabled.

•120/240V : Allows all 4500 watts to be used for 240V. However, only half the power or 2250 watts (18.8A), can be used at any one 120V receptacle. 120V output can total 4500 watts.

Reference 19 - Idle Control - On/Off Switch. This feature senses the load on the generator. With no load on the generator the engine speed drops to idle. This saves fuel and lengthens engine life. When a load is applied, the engine speed returns to 3600 RPM nominal. Turning the switch off disables the sensing device and the generator will run at 3600-3780 RPM whether or not a load is applied.

Reference 20 - Adjustable Idle Delay. Adjusts the amount of time from when the generator senses there is no load to when the generator actually idles down. The minimum delay is 5 seconds. The maximum is approximately 1 minute.