On the covered Honda EU2200i generator, the CO ALARM light flashing and the engine stopped means the CO-MINDER stopped the engine because it detected a high carbon monoxide concentration. Honda says the CO ALARM indicator flashes for about five minutes, and that the Oil Alert/Check indicator also comes on when CO-MINDER stops the engine. First, get away from the generator and into fresh air if you are in the same area, and seek medical attention if you feel sick.
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ReversibleGet away from the generator and into fresh air if you are in the same area, and seek medical attention if you feel sick.
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ReversibleHonda's steps: change the operating location. Do not operate it in an enclosed or partly enclosed area such as a garage, do not enclose or cover it with boards or a tent, point the muffler with the wind and the exhaust away from buildings, and keep it away from other CO sources such as another generator. Then press the CO-MINDER reset button to restart. Reset is possible only after the CO ALARM indicator has turned off, and restarting without pressing reset stops the engine again immediately.
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What does the CO ALARM light flashing and the engine stopped mean on a Honda EU2200i generator?+
The CO-MINDER stopped the engine because it detected a high carbon monoxide concentration. Honda says the CO ALARM indicator flashes for about five minutes, and that the Oil Alert/Check indicator also comes on when CO-MINDER stops the engine.