Twins! 2 HONDA EU2000i GENERATOR. Won't START or RUN after STORAGE. WHY WONT IT START? HOW TO FIX
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- A tutorial by Jeff's Little Engine Service on How To Repair 2 different Honda EU2000i GENERATOR that won't start or run after STORAGE. Or runs with the CHOKE ON only. HOW TO FIX it the EASY WAY. Repair it with the CARBURETOR still on the machine! Fails to start after sitting only a few months. This GENERATOR was in very good condition so an obstructed FUEL SYSTEM is most likely to blame (Ethanol) fuel problem. Remove float bowl , Clean the carburetor and fix the problem. An Experienced mechanic zeros in on the problem and fixes it easily. Dirty and or plugged CARBURETOR main jet plugged. Clean Float bowl. Change spark plug and oil. DOES Vinegar work to clean the rusty carb?
ETHANOL IS BAD!
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choke is for cold starts only
(Am I the only person who is very tired of seeing OLD SPICE commercials?)
As to the video: Excellent! Very easy to follow.
Thank you!
Thanks so much , I cleaned that fuel bell like you said and now my generator starts in 1 pull!!
Thanks for this excellent tutorial. In my case the main jet had become blocked and even the throttle butterfly valve had become stuck with gunk on top of all the rubbish in the float bowl and the fuel tank needed a big clean out too!! Had to strip the whole carby clean, etc. Put back together and purring like a cat!! Mike, Australia.
Thank you sir. I don't know what the labor rate is at the Honda lawnmower shop, but you saved me alot of money.
Thanks for the instructable. I need to do this to two generators that I have. This is a great help for a non-mechanic like me.
Great video, and a big thanks for the close in camera shots. Most people won't go to the trouble of doing those close in shots, but it makes all the difference when you do. Good job
Thanks friend!👍
Thanks for the instruction. Worked great. Started on the 4th pull after cleaning.
thanks you just save me a lot of time and helped ms get my gen back running in this crazy houston weather
Glad I could help. Stay safe down there
This worked perfectly. I did exactly this. Gas had been in generator more than a year. Did have the residual fuel dried up in fuel cup and carb. Took the carb cleaner and toothbrush. Worked great. Put all back together and added fresh gasoline. Took around 15 pulls then started up. Ran generator around 1 hour. Thank you for showing this. Thank you Jeff.
Glad it helped
No Stabil in the fuel? Always use Stabil, or similar in the fuel if you won’t be running it regularly.
@@Fluterra fuel stabilizers hurt the engine more and might even cause more rust.
Vinegar that's a new one for me thanks for the tip.
Yes! Vinegar is acetic acid. Nope! Carb cleaner is better r an ultrasonic cleaner
I just bought the new Honda 1100I companion and I'm elated. The tech guy at northerntool said before you store it for next use run gas all the way out then unscrew the screw connected to little bell where carb is and drain gas completely out because then you should be good to go? if u do this each time will it prevent build up and break down in carburetor seems easy enough?
Great video . Fixed both of mine in total of 20-30 min . Thanks again !!!
Nice work!
Thanks so much for this video! I have two Honda EU2000i generators, and both were having issues. One wouldn't stay running for more than about 10 seconds, and the other would only keep running with full choke. These units have less than 60 hours on them, but they are about 5 years old. They are like new. I watched the video, learned how to take them apart and clean them up, and learned the importance of non-ethanol fuel. I picked up some premium non-ethanol fuel (TWO stations within a few miles of me have it!), drained the tanks, added some Seafoam, and they both fired right up and, more importantly, stayed running for the hour I ran them. One of them still has a surge on the Eco mode, but it didn't die on me. I am wondering if that won't go away as I run them again today with the Seafoam cleaning the fuel system more?? If anyone has any advice on getting the surge, I would love to have it. Thanks again!
it is the slow speed jet passage that is plugged
Thanks for the video. What about removing the main jet and emulsion tube, don't those need to be pulled and ensure all the orifices are open as well? That would resolve the issue with surging. Appreciate you making this video and I did take away some knowledge from it...so thanks !!
Great point! more thorough is usually better
You do good work and explain your procedures well. Many thanks from Ohio. Ethanol is the enemy of small engines. I avoid it "like the plague."
Thanks friend
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Hard to start my EU2000 after sitting a while - thought I had ignition problems, but cleaned the carb anyway and added fresh fuel - only use Premium w/o ethanol. Anyway, no help it seemed. but figured there might be oldre fuel in the line so reassembled and drained bowl 5 times. Looks like that worked! Note: pulled handle slowly 4-5 times then more quickly to0 try and start, After five times of draining bowl, priming bowl (3-4 slow strokes before a start attempt) it worked on time number 5. This video helped me get through all that.THANK YOU!
Thanks for watching!
On any generator, I recommend draining all the fuel and spraying wD-40 in the carb and remove the fuel line and spray WD into the carb. I try and run or drain any fuel left in the bowl. The WD-40 prevents the float from sticking and doesnt go sticky with age. I used to summarize all my snowmobiles that way every year and All I had to do was add fresh fuel and they started and ran perfect every season.
very good advice
I have one of these, they are practically indestructible.
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
That looked like a shortcut carb clean as neither the float valve or main and pilot jets were removed for cleaning. You were lucky. For the first start after lack of use for awhile, I pressurise the fuel tank with a small hand air pump. It really improves starting.
yep if the carb isn't too dirty you often do not need to remove and completely dissassemble and clean it.
All right with your help I’m going to try and fix mine, ( actually new to me). Any advantage in replacing float bowl and or gasket? I’’v ordered a manual which should be here next week. Wrenches ready to go!
new gaskets are never a bad idea!
Thank you for this video. I learned much.
I used to soak in cleaners to clean out those carbs parts or anything that won't be damaged, but a cheap box of baking soda and a cheap H. Freight blaster takes about 10 seconds.
Don't worry about tightening those two 8mm nuts. Metal sleeves in the bolt holes protect the plastic from crushing. Within reason, of course.
Very informative and helpful.
When you took the float bowl off there was a hose attached. That's actually the drain for the tank. It drains out the bottom of the unit. Easily seen at 6:58
A couple hoses and you can take the carb to the bench to clean it correctly. The main jet has 7 little holes on the side if it you have to make sure are clean when there is corrosion in the bowl not to mention the main jet hole which is usually clogged. Unscrew the main jet CCW and remove it to clean properly. Check all the holes for daylight. Remove the emulsion tube under it by tapping the carb on the table or blowing compressed air through the little hole by the gasket. It will pop out and clean it too with carb cleaner. Reassemble and the main jet bottoms out. No backing so many turns. Use regular gas no ethanol.
I just bought the new honda 1100I companion and im elated. The tech guy at northerntool said before you store it for next use run gas all the way out then unscrew the screw connected to little bell where carb is and drain gas completely out then you should be good to go? if u do this each time will it prevent build up and break down seems easy enough?
I sure appreciate this video. Got my Honda generator to run finally but only runs for a few second on choke on and then dies.
Any suggestions?
Thanks! 👍
The ‘choke’ closes off the air intake, only allowing gas to enter the carb. Thus choking it…no air.
Choking of any gasoline/combustion engine is only intended to be gas only for a couple of seconds. Anything more than that will load up the carburetor and engine with only gas. Known as ‘flooding’ it.
Choke/choking is generally only necessary in a cold engine. Once an engine has run for 10-15 minutes (or more) it usually does not require being choked. In fact, you’re more than likely to have problems restarting it because now you have, flooded it.
So, to answer your question: only choke for a couple seconds or it will die from no air…like people if choked for any length of time!
Hope this has helped.
FYI-This isn’t a good video on servicing small portable generators. If you get lucky it might work but for only a little more time an effort you can clean the jets, properly. Then you know you’ve done an adequate cleaning of the fuel system.
Blowing carb cleaner and air upward from the intake orifice has about as good a chance of clearing the jet as does flossing your teeth with a rope!
The last one might need a little more attention to the carb because in Eco mode its surging .
Well done.. Thanks, that's just what I was looking for.
Glad I could help
Thanks, very useful!
Have to revisit that 2nd one....didn't seem quite right...carb was running lean - hunting in eco mode, and didn't run rough with the choke on after start up, blocked idle jet etc👍🇦🇺
You are correct
Good job. I highly recommend those magnetic drain plugs.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.
You are welcome!
Thankyou for your your time. Much appreciated.
gasoline in usa 10x cheaper then germany,and you take care of that last drops gasoline.
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hello, thankyou for the video. My honda 2000 eu, will start and run for a while. then it will stutter and stall. If I get to it quickly, I have found that by blowing into the fuel lid hole, it will run fine again. Some times thats all it takes for the rest of the of the duration. Im guessing it is getting some air in the line somehow, but once I blow into the filler hole a few times then its good again, do you have any suggestions?
My guess would be contaminents in fuel tank and carburetor, probably moisture.
There you have the twin generators but how ready are they?
I place mine at ready-to-run location and fill gas up to the top. This will minimize air space that will oxidize and turn the fuel bad. I run the generators for 15 minutes on the first day of the month. Then I release the left over fuel in the carburetors, refill the fuel up top and put them back in hibernate. This has been going on for at least a year and I have no issues of starting them every time I want.
Just my way of having them ready.
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Great, my main jet was clogged, put back together and runs like a champ, I used a small torch tip cleaner.
Great video content.
Much appreciated Thanks for watching
Your Video was really helpful Thank you.
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I added magnetic dipsticks to my two EU2300’s. Great upgrade along with an hour meter.
Good tip!
wow I learned so much, thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
So no tank top off and fuel stabilizer? Lookin got that repeat business...
Great video
Thanks
Thanks friend!
Great tutorial, so you are never too old to learn, thank you so much re white vinegar, Vern Australia.
Thanks for watching mate
Saved this one and subscribed.
Thanks Lance
thanks for the video
I just got one at a pawn shop in hermit ca 350. Now I know how to service it
Good vid thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
1.Syphon fuel from tank after running for a few minutes
2.After this run again until it dies.
3.Drain remaining fuel from carb bowl
4.Choke and pull cord a half a dozen times to clear any remaining drops from carb.
5. Tighten drain screw back and store unit.
I do this every 6 months and never have a problem with my eu2000.
great tip!
I'm convinced that draining the fuel completely from the carb only helps a little bit. Obviously, a carb should be drained before long storage, but small residues of gas actually evaporate more quickly than in a full float bowl. Pilot jets in generator carbs clog frequently and technically these never have gas sitting in them after every shut off drained or not other than the residue left each run. Draining the carb is no guarantee that you won't have to pull and clean the jets eventually. "Fuel system cleaners" seem to do nothing on those small deposits, too even ran close to full strength which is annoying.
I prefer to pull the carb and remove the jets and make sure they are clean.
that is probably the best way...I was taking shortcuts in this video!
I don't store mine with fuel in the carb! Store them in cooler temps. Seafoam is my friend
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Very informative. I like the comments!
Thanks for watching!
Good Job!
Thanks!
I have a lawn flite ride on mover and it go in 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th but won’t go in 1st or park and need it in park to start the mover so can you help me
Lawn FLITE ride on lawnmower
great video!! i never can figure ou the gas cap vent. ...confusing
Nice tip
Jeff, have you ever worked on a Westinghouse igen2500? I’m having same problem.
Yes and I will never work on one again, they are crap.
Awesome!
Yes you'll see a plastic black screw on the carburetor unscrew and pop out low jet use a thin wire to unclug
hey, nice vid. what air compressor are you using?
a 25 year old beater a friend gave me
When I removed the plug to get to the sparked plug, some derbies fell into there. Is that something I need to be worried about? Thank you
not good. But it will probably be ok. as long as it was not something hard like wood or metal. ...maybe blow some air in there or try to pull the rope fast a few times the air pressure may blow it out
Yep one of mine won't start either I need it for my home made camper
Great job! They also need the plastic jet cleaned out. That’s why they don’t idle smoothly on eco mode
Great tip!
This shows how important it is to keep your fuel system SPOTLESSLY CLEAN, or you Can, & Will have problems.....Also run your unit for about 20 mins every month...I like storing my Honda EU2000 with a quart of engineered Fuel without Ethanol,....You can get it at Lowes .....The gray can has zero oil, & is the best for long term 4 stroke storage.....Keep your Genny CLEAN !!!!
Store WITHOUT ANY FUEL!
Unit has a built in drain if you use it
The manual has storage recommendations and time periods as well
That cup he used was a 1985 flashback. LOL
indeed! haha!
I just replaced my carb and now the eco switch doesn’t work. Just runs at full throttle now. Any clue what went wrong?
You didn’t hook the auto throttle assembly on top of the carburetor up correctly. It’s all in the white cap with wires going to it held on top of the carb with 2 screws.
I always drain the remains of the fuel from the carb on my honda eu 10i. Know that 2000i has a timing belt that has to be replaced after about 10 years. Its not an easy job to to. I think eu 10i is better because it has a pushrod engine, but it does require more frequent valve adjustment compared to eu 2000i's engine.
Great video jeff are those polish chickens?
Silkie chickens and I love 'em! Thanks for watching
Need to check mine .👍
good job
Thanks for watching
I am keeping close tabs on my gas tank gas. I now date when I put gas in and run it low so if it need changing its only a gallon or so.
They were running rough and you did not have to take the jets out?
sometimes you do not need to do that
I'm a landscaper and I keep non- ethanol fuel at least 4-5 gallons 365 24-7 use in all my 2 stroke equipment and generators I run my generators at least 1 a month.
good tip
I put on a new pull rope and now it won't even try to start. Any Ideas.
probably needs fuel system cleaned. try starting fluid
Hi. How often the oil should be changed.
Every 25 hours of runtime, I'd expect.
Use Sta-Bil in your gas cans and periodically add a little Seafoam to the gas tank of the generator and run it a few minutes during lay up period.
good tips
Did they produce power??? What was voltage? What was the hertz? Was the inverter working properly? If your intent was to make the engine run, good job. If you were working on my generator I would expect a thorough tuneup and a check to make sure that the generator did what it was designed for: to generate electricity at the proper rated voltage, the proper rated hertz, and the rated watt output.
I was just fixing the engine no start problem. No other issues were noted.
Do those generators have fuel filters?
usually no just a screen in the tank
What Is your theory on engine oil detergent vs non detergent
Good question. ALWAYS run detergent style oil. That is what is recommended.
@@JeffsLittleEngineService I always ran Mobil 1 or Valvoline old-school 30 weight but according to what's recommended is the non detergent because it acts like a sticker to hold the debris
Your technique of starting them by pulling the cord nearly vertical is how the case gets gouged from the pull cord. I always hold the handle with my left hand, stand off to the side and pull the cord out to the side with my right hand, so I don't gouge the case.
Who freaking cares?
It's best to replace a corroded float bowl when it gets too bad as it will continue to rot even after cleaning. You will have constant issues with a plugged main jet due to corrosion every year. I find it best just to replace them. The coating protecting the base metal is gone.
good tip
What would make the generator smoke????
most likely too much oil or oil on the airfilter or the worst would be bad piston rings or a blown head gasket
I usually have to pull the carb, take out and clean the main jet and emulsion tube .. also clean the pilot jet ... (hint: use non-ethanol gasoline)
Thomas Chrombly i bet this dude charged full price for a half ass job
Running non ethanol gas is seldom an option. Use Seafoam and stabil run the carb dry before storing store in climate control.
You said it takes 10W-30 but you put straight. 30 in it ?
Good catch! I have a big gallon jug of 10w30...so I fill up a smaller 30w qt bottle to pour it easier.
Are you located in the Pacific Northwest?
yes
Let mine sit over a yr and 1/2 4 pulls started up yesterday
Mine would only run with full choke after sitting for 10 months. Turns out the upper filter was toast...just fell apart. New set of air filters and fresh gas...presto.
Honda why isn't the fuel drain not the lowest point on the carby bell
Two good fixes. Well done sir. Not sure about the socks and sliders though 😁
lol!
The second generator was surging. You still have some work to do on the carb.
Good ear you were right
both look new from outside
Why would you not remove the carb from the first one? There was plenty that I don't think you could guarantee to be clean unless you did. Having raced 2 stroke (2 cycle) engines for years, I have TWO ultrasonic cleaning tanks. Getting the carb properly clean throughout is the KEY to making your engine reliable! Even without the ultrasound, very fine single strands of copper wire (single strands of a multi strand cable) can be used to poke-through all the micro tubes in the carb. You have a compressor so you can easily blow the cr*p out of the carb even without 'poking' the copper wire. I am surprised!
I had trouble with mine after initial run to check operation then in storage, not needed for a year, then very hard to start. Took to service who ran fuel system cleaner through it and it runs great, starts easy, like NEW! Now every time I am done running it, I dump the gas back into the can and run until it's dry and stops, so no fuel left.
The second one is running a bit lean .. clean the emulsion tube in the carb …
He didn’t clean out the plastic, slow jet…it’s gummed up causing a lean run