Honda EC5000 User Manual

9 EN
TRANSPORT AND
STORAGE
TRANSPORT THE GENERATOR
Before transporting the generator make sure that the engine
switch is set to “OFF”. During transport, always keep the
generator level and the fuel valve closed to avoid any risk of
leakage of fuel.
According to EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12601 : 2010, carrying
the generating set is considered that a 140 kg set should be
provided with the means of carrying by 4 persons.
STORAGE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
1. Ensure that the storage area is
not damp or dusty.
2. Drain the fuel:
- Close the fuel valve and
remove and empty the
sediment cup [2].
- Open the fuel valve (“ON”
position). Drain the petrol in the
fuel tank, collecting it in a
suitable container.
- Refit the O-ring [3] and tighten
the sediment cup [2] securely.
- Drain the carburettor by undoing the drain screw [4], collecting
the petrol in a suitable container.
3. Change the engine oil (see page 7).
4. Remove the spark plug and tip a spoonful of clean engine oil into
the cylinder. Turn the engine gently using the starter grip, in
order to spread the oil out, Pull the starter slowly until a
resistance is felt. This closes the valves and protects them from
dust and corrosion.
After spark plug is seated, lighten with a spark plug wrench to
compress the washer.
NOTE:
Environment protection: Contaminated petrol is a major
source of pollution for the environment. It is therefore strongly
recommended that it should be placed in a sealed container and
taken to a service station or waste disposal plant for recycling.
Petrol must not be disposed of along with household waste, poured
onto the ground, or poured into sewers or rainwater drains.
FUEL STORAGE
NOTE:
• Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Old petrol will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the petrol in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other
fuel system components serviced or replaced.
• Ensure that you use containers or
drums specifically designed for
hydrocarbons [5]. This will prevent
polluting the fuel through the
dissolution of the container walls,
which will lead to poor functioning
of the engine.
• Store the fuel in a dark place, in a room at constant temperature
(avoid garden sheds).
• The warranty does not cover a blocked carburetor or valves
jammed by old or polluted fuel.
• The quality of unleaded petrol alters very quickly (2 to 3 weeks in
some cases). Do not use fuel more than 1 month old. Store the
absolute minimum required for your monthly consumption.
USEFUL INFORMATION
FIND AN APPROVED DEALER
Please refer to the European Internet site:
http://www.honda-eu.com
CURRENT PARTS, OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AND CONSUMABLES
To buy one of the original parts listed below, or any other part,
please contact an approved Honda reseller.
For your safety, it is strictly prohibited to
install any other attachment than the ones
listed above and especially designed for
your generator model and type.
[1] Handle for transportation
SAFETY
7
[1]
[1]
[3]
[2]
[4]
[5]
EC2000 EC3600
EC5000
ECT7000
Current parts
[6] Air cleaner -
Foam
17218-ZE1-821 17218-ZE3-000 17218-ZE3-000
[7] Recoil starter 28462-ZH8-003 28462-ZE2-W11 28462-ZE3-W01
[8] Spark plug
(NGK BPR6ES)
98079-56876
Optional part
[9] Wheel kit 08174-ZL8-000HE
[10] Usage meter /
Tachometer
08174-ZL8-000HE
[11] Spark arrester 18355-ZE1-000 -
Consumables
[12] Oil for
4-stroke
engines,
SAE 10W30
08221-888-
100HE
0.6 
08221-888-060HE
1.1 
[12]
[8]
[7]
[6]
[9]
[10] [11]
SAFETY
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Honda EC5000 Specifications

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Brand	Honda
Model	EC5000
Category	Inverter
Language	English