How to change oil and what kind to use on a es 5000 generator

Check oil level, may have low oil sensor which will shut it down each time within seconds.
if oil is low add some see if that takes care of it,if not test the sensor

Those generators are set up with a low oil saftey but your gonna want to check compression anyways just to verify it is where it needs to be. Im gonna guess its to be between 120-160 psi, check your manual for the service limits. after that check your air filter, valve lash, fuel filter etc etc.

Check for faulty low oil sending unit or oil level low or dirty oil (some generators have a fuel cut-out solenoid at the carb ). Key switch will override the low oil safety. Easy test, remove wire from oil sending unit. If unit runs, and oil has not been changed in a while, service engine and retest.

depends on the temerature 40 and above SAE 30
0 to 40 SAE 5w-30 to 10w-30

There is supposed some oil in there. There is a tube to the carb intake that allows flow like a pcv valve

Where do you change the oil on a Honda ES 4500 Generator?

most generators have a reset button. check your manual under the trouble shooter section good luck.

There are two 14mm bolts on both sides (lower) of the motor. Unscrew one or both and drain the oil....Replace with sae 30 or 10w30 oil and should take almost a quart. (Put the bolts back in and tork slightly.) Check oil level.

You need a quart of regular old SAE 5W30 motor oil with detergent.
The engines on these generators are more or less the same as a lawn mower.
Don't forget to service/change the air cleaner when you change the oil, that should keep your generator producing full power.

Regards,
Carl