- Honda Generator Owner's Manual

Oil Alert System
Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert
System will automatically shut off the engine. The Oil Alert Lamp will light
when the recoil starter grip is pulled.
To restart, add enough recommended engine oil to bring the oil level to the
upper level mark on the dipstick (See page 6), and restart the engine.
ENGINE
SWITCH
OIL ALERT
LAMPE
NOTE: The engine switch will remain in the ON position if the engine is
stopped by the Oil Alert System.
High altitude operation
At high Altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter
main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always
operate the generator at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level,
have your authorized Honda Generator dealer perform these carburetor
modifications.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease ap-
proximately 3.5% for each 1,000 foot increase in altitude. The affect of
altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is
made.
CAUTION: Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the car-
buretor is jetted for may result in reduced performance, overheating, and
serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.