Honda — Handle Installation
Installation
From a Honda owner's manual covering: EB4000, EB5000, EB6500. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Honda EB4000, Honda EB6500, Honda iGX270 engine, Honda iGX390 engine
Before you start
- Pressing down on the handles may damage the handle holder assembly; only pull up to move the generator.
Procedure
- Install the handle holder assembly on the generator upper frame using the 8×18 mm flange bolts.
- Install the handle assembly on the upper frame pipe using the 8×16 mm flange bolts, handle bush A, handle bush B, and handle lower bracket.
- Check that the handle folds smoothly and does not hang down by its own weight.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- TORQUE: 17–22 lbf·ft (24–29 N·m, 2.4–3.0 kgf·m)
Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →
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.