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Honda EB5000 / EB6500 — Handle Installation

Installation · Folding handle

For the Honda EB5000 / EB6500, from the Honda owner's manual.

Applies to: Honda EB6500, Honda GX390T2 engine

Before you start

  • Do not add fuel or oil before tipping the generator.

Procedure

  1. Install the handle holder assembly on the generator upper frame using the 8×18 mm flange bolts.
  2. Install the handle assembly on the upper frame pipe using 8×16 mm flange bolts, handle bush A, handle bush B, and handle lower bracket.
  3. Torque to 19.5 lbf·ft (26.5 N·m, 2.7 kgf·m).
  4. Check that the handle folds smoothly and does not hang down by its own weight.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 19.5 lbf·ft (26.5 N·m, 2.7 kgf·m)

Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →, Honda GX390T2 engine →

Source: Honda owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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