Full Product Manual

4
INITIAL USE INFORMATION
Add Engine Oil
The generator is
shipped WITHOUT OIL
in the engine. Place the
generator on a level
surface. Remove the oil
filler cap/dipstick.
All Honda engines are
run at the factory prior to
packaging. Most of the
oil is removed prior to
shipment; however,
some oil remains in the
engine. The amount of
oil left in the engine
varies.
Add enough SAE
10W-30 API service
category SJ or later oil
to bring the oil level to
the upper limit of the oil filler neck (approximately 12 to 13.5 ounces is
required). 10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general use. For
additional recommendations, see page 13.
Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the
muffler when the engine is running.
After filling the engine with oil, screw the oil filler cap/dipstick in and
remove the hang tag located on the fuel cap that says “The engine
has no oil.”
Fuel
Add fuel to the generator in a well-ventilated area. Never refuel the
engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or
sparks. Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, barbecues,
electric appliances, power tools, etc. Spilled fuel is not only a fire
hazard, it causes environmental damage. Wipe up spills immediately.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10% ethanol
(E10) or 5% methanol by volume. Refer to page 12 for additional fuel
recommendations.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel slowly to prevent spilling. Do not fill the fuel tank above
the upper level mark (red) on the fuel strainer. Overfilling the fuel
tank may cause fuel to leak out of the bottom of the EVAP canister.
3. After adding fuel, reinstall the fuel tank cap securely.
Move the generator at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered
under the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY.
Please Register Your Generator
Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda.
You can register:
• By completing and mailing the registration card on the back cover of
this book
• Going on-line to powerequipment.honda.com and clicking on
Product Registration
• By scanning the QR code
Before Using Your Generator
All Generator operators must read the following sections:
• FOR YOUR SAFETY (page 2)
• GENERATOR SAFETY(page 2)
• BEFORE EACH USE (page 5)
• OPERATION (page 7)
• STARTING THE ENGINE (page 7)
• STOPING THE ENGINE (page 8)
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 11)
 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER NECK
UPPER LIMIT
UPPER LEVEL MARK (RED)
(Do not overfill)
FUEL TANK CAP