Honda EB2800i User Manual

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CONTENTS
Air Cleaner ...................................... 13 Engine Oil Change .......................... 12 How to Contact Honda .............................. 20
AC Operation .................................... 9 Engine Oil Recommendations......... 13 Maintenance Schedule.............................. 11
Dealer Locator Information ............. 20 Fuel Recommendations .................. 12 Refueling ................................................... 12
Engine Oil Level Check................... 12 GFCI Operation Check..................... 8 Spark Plug................................................. 13
FOR YOUR SAFETY........................ 2 SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR... 10 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 15
GENERATOR SAFETY..................... 2 Maintenance Safety ...................... 10 Engine Will Not Start.............................. 15
INITIAL USE INFORMATION ........... 4 Maintenance Schedule ................. 11 Loss of Power ........................................ 15
Add Engine Oil............................... 4 Refueling....................................... 12 No Power at the AC Receptacles .......... 15
Fuel ............................................... 4 Fuel Recommendations................ 12 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................... 16
BEFORE EACH USE........................ 5 Engine Oil Level Check................. 12 Serial Number Locations ....................... 16
Check Your Generator................... 5 Engine Oil Change........................ 12 High Altitude Operation.......................... 16
CONTROLS & FEATURES............... 5 Engine Oil Recommendations ...... 13 Emission Control System....................... 16
Component and Control Locations 5 Air Cleaner.................................... 13 Air Index................................................. 17
Controls ......................................... 6 Spark Plug..................................... 13 Specifications......................................... 17
Features ........................................ 6 Sediment Cup Cleaning ................ 14 Wiring Diagram ...................................... 18
OPERATION ..................................... 7 Spark Arrester............................... 14 AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS 19
Safe Operating Instructions........... 7 TRANSPORTING.............................. 14 CUSTOMER INFORMATION.................... 20
Starting the Engine ........................ 7
Stopping the Engine ...................... 8
STORAGE......................................... 14 Parts, Service Items & Accessories....... 20
Fuel............................................... 14 Dealer Locator Information .................... 20
GFCI Operation Check.................. 8
Cleaning........................................ 15 How to Contact Honda........................... 20
AC Operation................................. 9 Oil ................................................. 15 Honda Publications ................................... 20
Eco Throttle System ...................... 9 Storage Location ........................... 15 DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY .. 21
Standby Power .............................. 9 Removing from Storage ................ 15 EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ........... 22
Special Requirements.................... 9 PRODUCT REGISTRATION..................... 23
OWNER’S MANUAL
EB2800i
GENERATOR
Before operating the generator for the first time, please
read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated
other generators, take time to become familiar with how
this generator operates.
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Honda EB2800i Specifications

General

Model	EB2800i
Category	Inverter
Maximum AC Output	2800W
Rated AC Output	2500W
AC Output	120V
Starting System	Recoil
Engine	GX160
Fuel Tank Capacity	2.1 gallons
Run Time at Rated Load	4 hours

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety Instructions and Signal Words

Explains safety messages, alert symbols, and signal words used in the manual.

Generator Safety Guidelines

Covers essential precautions, operator responsibilities, and carbon monoxide risks.

OPERATIONAL HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Electric Shock and Fire Hazards

Details risks from water, electrical issues, hot parts, and flammable materials.

Safe Refueling Practices

Provides guidelines for safe gasoline handling, including precautions against spills and ignition sources.

Safety Label Locations

INITIAL USE INFORMATION

Adding Engine Oil

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil before first use.

Fueling and Registration

Guidance on safely adding fuel and registering the generator.

BEFORE EACH USE

Pre-Operation Generator Check

Key safety and condition checks to perform before starting the generator.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Component and Control Locations

Visual guide to the generator's main controls and features.

Generator Controls and Features Explained

Detailed description of key controls like fuel valve, choke, and features like output indicator and Eco Throttle.

OPERATION

Safe Operation and Starting

Essential safety instructions and step-by-step guide for starting the generator.

Stopping the Engine and GFCI Check

Procedures for safely shutting down the engine and testing the GFCI for safety.

AC OPERATION AND POWER MANAGEMENT

Connecting Appliances and Overloads

Guidelines for connecting loads, understanding capacity, and managing overload alarms.

Standby Power and Special Requirements

Standby Power Connection

Information on safely connecting the generator to a building's electrical system.

SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR

Importance and Safety in Maintenance

Highlights the necessity of maintenance and outlines critical safety precautions.

Maintenance Schedule

A detailed table of recommended maintenance tasks and intervals.

REFUELING AND OIL MANAGEMENT

Refueling and Fuel Recommendations

Safe refueling practices and specifications for the correct gasoline type.

Engine Oil Checks and Changes

Instructions for monitoring engine oil level and performing oil changes.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE DETAILS

Oil Recommendations and Air Cleaner Service

Details on oil types, air filter cleaning, and replacement.

Spark Plug Service

Instructions for inspecting, gapping, and replacing the spark plug.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS

Sediment Cup, Spark Arrester, Transporting, and Storage Prep

Covers cleaning sediment cup, servicing spark arrester, and preparing for transport/storage.

STORAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Generator Storage Procedures

Steps for draining fuel, cleaning, and storing the generator correctly.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnoses and solutions for starting, power loss, and AC output problems.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Numbers, High Altitude, and Emissions

Information on serial number locations, high altitude operation, and emission control systems.

SPECIFICATIONS AND EMISSIONS

Air Index and Generator Specifications

Details on emission performance index and generator technical specifications.

WIRING DIAGRAM

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Service, and Contact Information

Details on purchasing parts, accessing service, and contacting Honda for support.

DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Explains warranty coverage, limitations, exclusions, and service acquisition.

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY

Emission Warranty Rights and Responsibilities

Outlines owner obligations and Honda's responsibilities for emission control systems.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION