Full Product Manual

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5. Turn the engine switch to the
ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip lightly
until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip
to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to
prevent damage to the
starter.
Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body, or the rope
will wear out prematurely.
7. If the choke rod was moved
to the CLOSED position to
start the engine, gradually
push it to the OPEN position
as the engine warms up.
8. If you wish to use the Eco
Throttle system, turn the Eco
Throttle system switch to the
ON position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3 minutes.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to
the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure.
1. Turn off or disconnect all appliances that are connected to the
generator.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to
the OFF position.
GFCI Operation Check
Always check GFCI operation before using the generator.
1. Unplug all tools and appliances from the generator.
2. Check that the circuit protector is set to the ON position
3. Start the engine (page 7).
4. Press the TEST
button:
– The RESET button
should extend and
the LED will light.
– If the GFCI does
not function as
described, contact
an authorized
Honda generator
dealer.
5. Press the RESET
button
– The RESET
button should be flush with the base.
– If the RESET button is not flush with the TEST button, contact
an authorized Honda generator dealer.
6. Check the GFCI LED to see if it is correctly functioning. If the GFCI
is faulty, contact an authorized Honda generator dealer.
When the RESET button extends or the GFCI LED is lit during
operation:
– Unplug all appliances from the GFCI protected receptacle.
– Press the RESET button.
– If the GFCI cannot be reset, the GFCI is faulty. Contact an
authorized Honda generator dealer.
– If the RESET button extends when operating the appliance,
this usually indicates a faulty power tool, appliance, or cord. If
that occurs, perform operation check steps 1 through 5 to
verify that the GFCI is in proper working order. If the GFCI
tests correctly, then the fault is likely to be in the power tool,
appliance, or cord. Repair or replace the faulty power tool,
appliance, or cord before further use.
ENGINE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
STARTER
GRIP
CHOKE
ROD
OPEN
CLOSED
ENGINE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
OFF
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
 WARNING
A faulty GFCI can cause electric shock which can
seriously injury or kill you.
An electric shock can result in serious injury or death.
Always perform the GFCI inspection before using the
generator. If the GFCI fails the test, the generator must be
repaired by an authorized Honda servicing dealer before
use.
Condition LED
Normal OFF
Leakage detected ON
End of serviceable life ON
Internal malfunction FLASHING
GFCI RESET BUTTON
GFCI TEST BUTTON
LED
GFCI
RECEPTACLES