Honda EU2000i 2000W Portable Generator
The Honda 2000w generator or Putt-Putt is a portable generator used by the Electric Department to power Lighting when a power source is not available or additional power is needed.
How to Start
Before you start the generator, make sure nothing is blocking the air intake on top of the opposite side from the controls as well as the exhaust hose on the same side as the intake.
- Set switch to On
On the side of the generator, turn the on/off knob to the on position
- Turn choke to closed
This is the white switch on the side of the generator.
- Fuel Tank Cap Vent is set to On
- Pull the Cord
Don't let it snap back into the generator.
- Set Choke to Open
- Turn Off
Before you save the generator make sure all lighting equipment is powered down and that there is no one else using the generators power, like DIT, before you turn the on/off knob to the off position. Turn the Fuel Tank Cap Vent to off.
Generator Usage
The generator has an eco throttle switch that can be used to throttle down the generator. It makes it much quieter. The issue with the eco throttle switch is that it will have trouble with sudden in rushes of current. The easiest way to avoid problems is to get your lights running, then turn on the eco throttle switch.
Running power
When you are running power from the generator you'll want to run power lines in clean straight lines when there is a turn involved in running power make clean 90 degree turns. Try to run the cables out of the way of high traffic areas, if you must cross a high traffic area you can use rubber matting, its best to tape down the edges of the matting, or cable cross overs. use cable crossovers especially when vehicle traffic is present. seperate each cable type, try not to let them cross over each other, this will help replacing trouble cables quickly if there is issues with your cable.
Troubleshooting
Sometimes the rubber feet on the bottom get lost or become damaged. You can buy replacement feet on Amazon and they simply bolt on with a 3/8" bolt.
All other service should be done at Single Cylinder Small Motor Repair in Berkeley.