Honda Power Equipment EG5000X

Fuel Valve

The fuel valve is located on the carburetor. When the valve lever is in the ON

position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure

to return the lever to OFF after stopping the engine.

FUEL VALVE LEVER

Choke Lever

The choke is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine is cold.

It can be opened and closed by operating the valve lever manually. Move the

lever to the CLOSE position to enrich the mixture.

CHOKE LEVER

Contents

Main Page Page CONTENTS 2 Page Page Page SAFETY INFORMATION Operator Responsibility Carbon Monoxide Hazards Electric Shock Hazards Fire and Bum Hazards I \ Page CONTROLS 10 Page Circuit Breaker Ground Terminal Page GENERATOR USE 14 Page AC Operation AC Receptacle Selection Main Circuit II Page PRE-OPERATION CHECK Page Page Page STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE 23 MAINTENANCE 24 m Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. (2) Page Page Page Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plugs: The gap should be: 0.70-0.80 Page TRANSPORTING/STORAGE m Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE TO PREVENT HARD STARTING Page TROUBLESHOOTING I 33 Page Page SPECIFICATIONS I 36 5000 4500 37.5118.8 I NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. WARRANTY SERVICE Owner satisfaction 37 Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: INDEX 38 INDEX 39