GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: GASOLINE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE. DO
NOT STORE YOUR GENSET IN ANY AREA THAT IS
INDOOR OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
GASOLINE FUMES CAN IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE
OF ANY OPEN FLAME, PILOT LIGHT, CLOTHES
DRYER, WATER HEATER, ETC.
Your generator should be started and operated for
several minutes at least every 30 days.
The receptacles shown in this section are for reference only. Each receptacle is not available on all generators.
NEMA 5-20R
125V - 20A
NEMA 14-50R
125/250V - 50A
Proper maintenance and service are required to achieve maximum engine life and maintain warranty. The following tables
provide engine specifications as well as maintenance schedules for the generator engines. Note that the generator models
are referenced with the engine model. An engine owner's manual is provided with each machine that also provides basic
maintenance and troubleshooting information. Defer to the engine manufacturers manual if any discrepancies appear
between the data provided in this manual and the engine owner's manual. Full engine service manuals are available from
American Honda Motor Co., 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847, (800) 910-1293.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Model
(S3100)
Type
Displacement
163cc (9.9 cu
Bore and
68 x 45 mm
Stroke
(2.7 x 1.8 in)
Max. HP
RECEPTACLE DETAILS
NEMA L5-30R
125V - 30A
NEMA L14-20R
125/250V - 20A
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GX160
GX270
(S5000)
4-stroke, overhead valve single cylinder,
inclined 25
270cc (16.5
in)
cu in)
77 x 58 mm
(3.0 x 2.3 in)
5.5 hp
9.0 hp
If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days,
follow the storage recommendations within the engine
documentation.
NOTE: A fuel shut-off valve is positioned at the base
of the fuel tank. The valve should be closed during
storage periods.
NEMA L6-30R
250V - 30A
NEMA L14-30R
125/250V - 30A
GX390
GX610
(S7500)
(S10000)
4-stroke, overhead valve, V-Twin
389cc (23.7 cu
614cc (37.5 cu
in)
88 x 64 mm
77 x 66 mm (3.0
(3.5 x 2.5 in)
x 2.6 in)
13.0 hp
18.0 hp
14
NEMA L6-20R
250V - 20A
GX620
(S12000)
614cc (37.5 cu
in)
in)
77 x 66 mm (3.0
x 2.6 in)
20.0 hp
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