POWER EQUIPMENT GENERATING SET EC4D - ECT6D N HO D A OWNER’S MANUAL Honda Europe Power Equipment S.A.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION You are now the owner of a Honda generating set: thank you for your confidence in us. This manual has been written to help you to become familiar with your generating set. We advise you to read it carefully before starting the machine so that you are aware of the precautions you need to take when using it; the manual also contains the information you need to carry out proper maintenance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND THE LONG LIFE OF THE EQUIPMENT, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION WHEN READING THIS MANUAL TO THE SECTIONS PRECEDED BY THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS: Warning against risk of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed. CAUTION: • Warning against risk of personal injury or damage to equipment if instructions are not followed. NOTE: Source of helpful information. This sign warns you to take care when carrying out certain operations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Do not connect the generating set to the mains or to the public network. B WARNING: • Read the owner’s manual. • The exhaust gas contains toxic substances. • Never run the generating set in closed premises. C WARNING: • Hot surfaces: Muffler remains hot after engine stops. D IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE E 6 5 4 3 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. It is vital to know how to stop the generating set quickly and to know how to use all the controls. Never allow anyone not familiar with the instructions to use the generating set. 2. Do not allow children under fourteen years of age or animals to approach the generating set when it is in operation. 3. Before starting the generating set, always carry out pre-operational checks in order to avoid accidents or damage to the equipment. 4.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 11 1 2 8 6 EC4D ND HO A 14 13 12 7 16 18 17 4 19 ECT6D 10 0 HO ND A 16 DIE SE L 9 2-S G TA ED 3 10 20 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] 15 14 5 Fuel filler cap Fuel tank Water plug screw Oil filler cap / Dipstick Engine oil drain plug Air cleaner Oil filter Muffler Starter arrester Recoil starter grip [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] Oil saffety system decompression lever Stopping lever Engine speed lever Thermal circuit breakers Recepta
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OF TRANSPORT KIT 17 21 20 22 23 19 18 13 11 10 16 14 16 15 14 15 12 2 1 3 2 3 1 9 8 7 4 5 6 4 7 11 10 9 5 8 On delivery of the generating set, the wheels and the handles, supplied dismantled, must be assembled according to the numerical order of the parts listed above. The screws [2] cannot be fully tightened until the spacers [8] have been assembled.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK To carry out this series of checks, place the generating set on stable and horizontal ground, with the engine off. Be careful not to touch the hot metallic parts of the engine when checking the oil level. CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION: • The engine oil is an important factor which affects the engine’s performance and its operational life. • Running the engine with insufficient oil can seriously damage the engine.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL SAFETY 7 9 1. Remove the fuel filler cap and check the level. Fill up if the level is low. Do not over-fill the tank. After having filled the tank, check that the fuel filler cap is tightened as far as it will go. DO NOT LEAVE FUEL WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION: • Never use dirty or old Diesel fuel. • Take care to ensure that no dirt or water gets in the fuel tank. Capacity of fuel tank: 4.
GENERATING SET USE STARTING THE ENGINE SAFETY 2 4 5 6 CAUTION: • Never start-up the generating set with devices connected to the receptacles, this could cause their deterioration. 1. Put the stopping lever [1] on position “I” (fully raised to the limit stop). 2. Put the engine speed lever [2] on position SLOW (fully lowered to the limit stop). 2 1 3. Pull lightly on the recoil starter grip until you feel it resists, then pull sharply.
GENERATING SET USE OIL SAFETY SYSTEM The oil safety system is intended to avoid any risk of damage to the engine caused by a lack of oil in the lower housing. As soon as the oil level has reached a safety limit, the oil safety system releases the decompression lever [1] which, on raising, automatically stops the engine. The stopping and the engine speed levers remain in ON position. In this case, the engine will not restart. Top up the oil as indicated on page 9.
GENERATING SET USE OPERATION OF THE GENERATING SET SAFETY 8 10 11 Your Honda generating set is a reliable piece of equipment, developed to ensure your safety. It can help you carry out work more easily and bring improvements to your leisure time, but there is also a risk of electrocution if you do not follow strictly the instructions for use given in this chapter. • • • • • • • • • • • • Never connect the generating set to a main socket.
GENERATING SET USE INFORMATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERATING SET The generator windings are not connected to the earth; the system is thus safe by construction and limits the risks of electrocution. It is strictly forbidden to connect the coils to the generator earth, except when using a 30 mA differential circuit breaker for the protection of persons. The installation of such a device must be carried out by a specialist electrician and requires all appliances to be earthed.
GENERATING SET USE This type of generating set is fitted with a thermal circuit breaker which acts as a protection against overload. If the distribution of electric current is interrupted during use, this might be caused by an overload tripping the thermal circuit breaker. In this case, wait a few moments, eliminate the cause of overloading, then reset the thermal circuit breaker by pressing the knob [1] located next to each receptacle or switch the knob [2] (ECT6D).
MAINTENANCE To ensure that the generating set performs correctly and has a long working life, it is essential that the maintenance schedule be observed. SAFETY 5 7 CAUTION: • The engine and the muffler reach temperatures sufficient to cause burns if touched and to start a fire if adjacent to inflammable material. Allow the engine to cool for 15 minutes before carrying out any maintenance. • Only use original Honda parts or their equivalent.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL CAUTION: • Prolonged and frequent contact with used engine oil can cause skin cancer. Although this is unlikely, it is sensible to wash your hands thoroughly after handling used engine oil. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm so that the oil flows out quickly and completely. 1. Remove the oil filler cap [1] and the drain plug [2]. 2. Put the drain plug [2] back on, complete with its ring seal [3] and tighten fully. 3.
MAINTENANCE SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER The engine will not run properly if the air cleaner is dirty: it is very important that the air cleaner is serviced regularly. Never use petrol or inflammable solvents to clean air cleaner elements: these products can cause fire and damage the air cleaner elements. 1. Remove the wing nut [1] and the air cleaner cover [2]. Remove the wing nut [5], withdraw the elements [3] and [4] and separate them. Check that the two elements are not torn of blocked.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER A clogged or blocked oil filter may cause damage to the engine. The oil filter must be maintained regularly according to the quality of the oil used and the conditions of use of the generating set. Cleaning 1. Drain the oil from the engine (see page 17). 2. Withdraw the filter element [1] from the engine by removing the two 6 mm screws [2] and the closing plate [3]. 3. Wash the filter element in a non-flammable solvent and leave to dry completely.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF SPARK ARRESTER The muffler reaches sufficiently high temperatures to cause burns when the engine is running and remains hot for a while after stopping. If the generating set has just been used, leave to cool afterwards. 1. Loosen the collar clamp [1] of the muffler tube. Remove the spark arrester [2], taking care not to damage it. 2. Use a wire brush to remove the deposits of calamine from the spark arrester. 3. Check the spark arrester and replace it if it is worn or torn. 4.
TRANSPORTING - STORAGE TRANSPORTING THE GENERATING SET When moving the generator set, always place it horizontally, with the fuel filler cap properly closed to avoid any leakage. CAUTION: • Do not lift the generating set using the transport grips. • Wedge the wheels firmly and strap the set correctly during transport in a vehicle. STORAGE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD SAFETY 5 1. Ensure that the storage area is not damp or dusty. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine will not start Starting is difficult or the engine stalls No current from the receptacles Probable cause 1. The stopping lever is at position “0" 11 2. The engine oil level is too low 9 3. Electrical appliances are connected to the receptacles 1. The air cleaner is dirty 18 2. There is water or impurities in the fuel tank 19 3. The fuel pipes are faulty 1. The thermal circuit breaker has not been reset 2.
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS EC4D Description code ECT6D EZFF Overall l x w x h (mm) Dry weight EZFG 800 x 550 x 580 (kg) 99 Tyres 112 260 x 85 with air chamber Max. tyre pressure 2.5 bar (35 psi) ( l) Tank capacity 4.6 GENERATOR EC4D Phase Rated voltage (V) Rated frequency ECT6D Single Single 115/230 230 (Hz) Three phase 400 50 32/16 (Cos F = 1) 17.5 (Cos F = 1) 8.3 (Cos F = 0.8) Rated output (kVA) 3.7 (Cos F = 1) 4.0 (Cos F = 1) 5.7 (Cos F = 0.
RCS ORLÉANS B 332 855 402 POWER EQUIPMENT 32 EY7 F02 PRINTED IN FRANCE L 1000 0302 - 1
