Honda Generator EB6500 Owners Manual

HONDA. The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused. Do not expose the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do not let the generator get wet, and do not operate it with wet hands. Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator. We want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. This owner’s manual describes the operation and maintenance ofthe Honda Generator: E86500 All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with it if it is resold. Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the generator. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you o/£-thers. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean IlIiZi.1llilm You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Ii1IZlillIIlliI You follow instructions. I!!!!:IImI You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Each message tells you what the hazard ls, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means: [tiOTfCE] Your generator or other property could be damaged if you don’t follow instructions. The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your generator, other property, orthe environment. 1 CONTENTS SAFETY Safety Label Locations ., Safety Information COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CONTROLS Engine Switch Recoil Starter Fuel Valve Choke Rod Voltage Selector Switch (Dual Voltage System) Ground Terminal Oil Alert System Auto-throttle System Circuit Breaker Circuit Protector Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFClj Receptacle GENERATOR USE Connections to a Building’s Electrical System Ground System Special Requirements AC Applications AC Operation AC Receptacle Selection Auto-throttle System High Altitude Operation PRE-OPERATION CHECK Engine Oil Fuel STARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Engine Oil Change Air Cleaner Service Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Maintenance

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