Stopping The Engine; Maintenance - Honda EC2000 Manuel Du Propriétaire

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• Do not connect any appliances to the receptacles before
starting the generator.
• Do not alter the internal wiring of the generator.
• Do not alter the engine settings: the voltage and frequency
of the generator output are directly linked to the engine
speed; these settings are adjusted in the factory.
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system is designed to prevent any risk of damage to the
engine caused by insufficient oil in the crankcase. As soon as the oil
level drops below the safe limit, the oil alert system automatically
shuts down the engine (the engine switch remains in the "ON"
position). Use of the starter will not restart the engine until the
oil level has been topped up.
STOPPING THE
ENGINE
1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator
receptacles.
2. Turn the engine switch "OFF" [1].
3. Close the fuel valve [2].
[1]
OFF
The generator performance will also suffer when used at an altitude
below that for which the fuel system has been adjusted; a too weak
petrol / air mixture will result in the engine overheating and possibly
suffering serious damage.

MAINTENANCE

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 before carrying
out any maintenance.
CAUTION:
• Only use original Honda parts. Parts that do not meet the Honda
design specifications can cause damage to the generator.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
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 [3] and the drain plug [4].
2. Drain the oil in an appropriate container.
3. Put the drain plug [4] back on, complete with its ring seal [5] and
tighten fully.
4. Refill with a recommended oil
the oil is level with the filler neck.
Oil capacity:
EC2000 : 0,6 /EC3600 - EC5000 - ECT7000 : 1,1 
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SAFETY
NOTE: Protection of the environment:
source of pollution of our environment; we strongly recommend that
you take it in a leak-proof container to a service station or a waste
disposal site, which will recycle it. Do not throw oil away with
household waste, and do not dispose of it by pouring it away on the
ground or down the drain.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
[2]
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.
EC2000
1. Remove the wing nut [5] and the
air cleaner cover [6]. Remove the
wing nut [7] and remove the
elements [8] and [9] and separate
them. Check carefully that the
elements are not torn or blocked;
replace them if they are damaged.
2. Paper element [8]: Tap the
element lightly several times on a
hard surface to get rid of any loose
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dirt, or blow through with
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compressed air from the inside
towards the outside. Never brush
the element, as this causes
impurities to penetrate the fibres.
Replace the paper element if it is
very dirty.
3. Foam element [9]:
- wash the element in a solution of
warm water containing non-
foaming household detergent,
rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly,
- dip the element in clean engine oil, then squeeze it to remove
excess oil. If too much oil is left in the foam, the engine will
smoke the next few times it is started.
4. Refit the ring seal [10], the air cleaner elements [8] and [9] the
wing nut [7], and the cover [6] and tighten the wing nut [5] fully.
CAUTION:
• Do not use the generator without its air cleaner, as this can
damage the engine.
(see page 4) type and check that
[3]
[4]
Waste oil is a serious
[5]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
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