OWNER’S MANUAL
STORAGE
WARNING:Removeallfuelfrom fuel tank before storing generator. Store fuel in approved container.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot during operation. The muffler remains hot for a while after shutdown. Let engine cool before storing.
IMPORTANT: Keepgeneratorlevelwhilein storage. Never store generator upside down or standing on end.
Note:We supply the engine owner’s manual with generator. Refer to that manual for questions concerning engine storage.
Use a fuel additive, such as
Cover and store generator in a clean, dry place. Do not expose generator to extreme high or low temperatures during storage.
SERVICING THE ENGINE
Honda parts and services should be handled by your nearest authorized engine service firm. Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory under the listing:
Engines Gasoline, Hondaor visit:
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about as- sembling, operating, or maintaining this product. If so, you can visit our Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com or contact our Technical Service Department at
DESA Specialty Products™
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY
When contacting DESA Specialty Prod- ucts™, have ready
• | Your Name |
• | Your Address |
• | Your Phone Number |
• Model Number of Product | |
• | Serial Number |
• Date of Purchase (Include copy of receipt | |
| for written requests). |
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com.
WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts.
Note: See engine owner’s manual for engine troubleshooting.
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No voltage when starting generator with no | 1. | Defective capacitor | 1. | Replace capacitor |
electrical load | 2. | Winding short circuit or loose | 2. | Check resistance of coils (see Electrical |
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| Component Specifications, page 16) |
| 3. | Defective rotor diode | 3. | Replace both diodes on rotor |
| 4. | Loss of residual magnetism | 4. | Apply |
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Voltage is less than normal voltage with no | 1. | Engine speed too low | 1. | Set engine speed to 3720 RPM (62 Hz) |
electrical load |
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| 2. | Defective rotor diode | 2. | Replace both diodes on rotor |
| 3. | Partial short circuit in winding | 3. | Check resistance of coils (see Electrical |
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| 4. | Defective capacitor | 4. | Replace capacitor |
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Voltmeter reading more than 10% high with | 1. | Engine speed too high | 1. | Set engine speed to 3720 RPM (62 Hz) |
no electrical load |
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Voltmeter reading correct with no electrical | 1. | Defective rotor diode | 1. | Replace both diodes on rotor |
load, but more than 10% low when electrical | 2. | Electrical load too high | 2. | Do not overload generator |
load is added | 3. | Engine not running properly | 3. | Contact an authorized engine service |
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