WOW! Thank you so much ! My Jenny runs smoothly again :) Before on Eco she dances around in circles !! Now after the carb cleaning as per your instruction video, she sits quietly and purrs :( Thank you !!!
Very helpful post. Followed your instructions for cleaning the carb on my 2000i which would not run. After clean and new 93 octane gas, it started up on the first pull.
Wow, what an EASY fix. It took me just about 10 mins to make the fix, along with a few new gaskets, and some carb cleaner. THANKS, I would not have had the courage to tackle this without your Video!!!
I’m not mechanically inclined but watched your video and gave it a go. Emptied tank, let evaporate then used compress air to blast out debris. Removed and cleaned carburetor. Changed spark plug. On the second pull it started right up and runs like a charm. I can’t thank you enough! PS. Anyone who may have a hard time removing the small jet, the flat screwdriver on my leather man was the perfect fit.
Moose is correct to caution you about what you put into a fuel system jet. I am an aircraft mechanic and I use a NYLON bristle off of a brush or some fishing line to clean out small orifices such as in the fuel injector nozzles or carburetor jets. It is MUCH safer to use a nylon bristle than any metal wire- no matter how small. Metal wire can and will damage the jets. Nylon will not.
This is a really fantastic video. If you know you just want to clean the jets, you can save some time by not taking off the top auto-throttle. Leave it attached, flip the carb over, take off the bowl, the float, unscrew the jet, pop out the 2nd set of jets, and you can do this procedure in about 10 minutes. Compressed air makes the cleaning go considerably easier.
The one guy I made this for is in the desert in Senegal. He didn't have compressed air. And he also never watched the video, but I'm glad it's helped dozens of others! If only there was a way to make money on this!
@@brakeformoose there is. But I'm not telling. Go back yo being an unrepentant sinner and I just might let you in. By the way, I'm not a literalist. Haha. Gotcha!
Thanks! My generator would only run with the choke about halfway closed (indicating low fuel flow through the carb). Opened up the carb per your instructions and found lots of lacquer. Easily removed with carb cleaner and a paper towel. Good as new now.
Mine has been struggling for the last year while under load, I’ve cleaned it thoroughly many times, couldn’t figure out the mystery, and then, you saved me. It almost got by me, but your comment about making sure the gasket is on the right way. I had flipped a gasket when I cleaned it last year and as soon as I corrected it, it’s running good as new. Thanks!!!
I had nothing happening on mine, pull the cord and it would not turn over. I changed plug, changed gas, even put small amount of fuel in chamber to verify it was getting spark and could turn over. Followed this video and a few of the comments below and boom! one pull and start. I went from pissed off camper to happy. Thanks for taking the time to post this very helpful and easy to follow video.
Watched your video and cleaned my carb on my EU2000i generator. I was having to leave the choke on in order for it to run. After cleaning the generator runs great. THanks for the helpful information.
Thank you very much for posting this video. I want you to know that if it wasn't for your helpful video, I would not have been able to do it myself. I cleaned the carb after watching other carb cleaning videos and it did not with the sputtering, With your "Overhaul" video I was able to go one step further into cleaning the secondary jet and it did the job. Your video gave me the confidence to "DIY" it. Thank you. your video is A+
Thanks for an excellent video. Found my EU2000 wouldn't start just before Irma. We didn't need it, as it happened, but I've cleaned the carburetor - it was filthy - and the generator runs like new now. It's the first time I've attempted something like this, so it was a challenge. Your video gave me the confidence to try it.
Want to thank you for a great instructional video. I had a carburetor build up. After following you video I now have a functioning eu 2000 at 100% operational order.✌🏻
Thanks..this worked like a charm to solve the issue I had with a rough idle and having to leave the choke on to keep the generator from dying. I also used what Pa Bar said and bought the new main jet in advance.
Excellent video! Nice voice, slow enough to follow, camera focus is good, etc. I know I can do this now and not be intimidated! On a scale of 1-10, I would definitely give you 10+++! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video! Just replaced the main jet with a new one from the Honda Dealer and it runs like new. Did NOT take the electric throttle control off, no need to
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this video. I cleaned the carb, but couldn’t figure out the orientation of the Eco throttle and the spring. I greatly appreciated you zooming in on the mechanism. Thank you again.
Updated the description to address a few of your comments. I have 13 bad generators with my company around the world. I did this for them. Only one of them bothered to use it, the rest are still broken. I'm glad the rest of you are finding it helpful!
Thanks again for the video. Now I can replace my carb with another one in the dark, one hand on a flashlight. Even the little spring, no longer a problem. Seems gas quality is the issue so I only use Holiday gas in my generator now.
Just followed your instructions and it runs perfectly. I bought the aftermarket carburetor that includes the spark plug, air filter, and inline fuel filter (didn't install) for like $34.00. worked great. Used the old white idle motor thing on top. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing, got mine up and running, no need to remove the electric throttle assembly. Cleaned everything out and used TruFuel for storage. Runs great again!
This was a well put together video. Used it this morning to clean a dirty carb on my EU2000i. Both generators are out there purring in the driveway now.
Always before storing these generators, open the brass screw on the bottom of the carburetor bowl and drain the gas out of the bowl. Honda put that screw there specifically for that purpose. I gets any residual fuel in the carburetor bowl below the jets and pick up tube and eliminates varnish build up on critical parts.
Thank you for the video! Took me about 45 minutes, followed your directions and now my generator is running perfect. Prior to cleaning I had to adjust my idle with the choke, RPM was to high with choke off. Thanks again!
Thank You!!! Your video was exactly what the Doctor ordered. I tore down, cleaned, and reassembled my carb and the genny is running smooth as silk and easy to start.
Thanks for making the video. Gave me a lot of confidence in tackling the job. Have to note that it is not necessary to remove the eco-throttle motor assembly from the top of the carburetor and, therefore, not necessary to mess with that little spring. The carburetor can easily be disassembled with the motor still attached. I could not get the second jet (emulsion tube) out, but running a lot of carb cleaner through it did the trick any way.
6. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
as for the servo...i recommend to remove the cover before the carb is removed and disconnect the wires and leave the servo in place. no need to remove it
Just an update, it is very similar. I could not get the inner piece out below the main jet, it seemed to be held in with a pin. I cleaned it in place and all the other parts you mentioned, now it purrs like a kitten. Thanks again for the information Moose.
Worked great!! Thanks for the clear tutorial. I too couldn't get the inner jet out by blowing air...so I reached in and pushed it out with a screw driver.
Nice job, one suggestion is to not take off the auto throttle but just remove the plastic top cap and unplug the three wire connector, clean carb with the auto throttle attached and then reverse to reassemble.
5. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
Thank you so much for the part about how to reassemble the little motor and little spring. This saved me a trip to the shop to get my eu1000i back together properly.
Thank you very much for the video you have posted. It was very helpful and professional. I had no problem fixing mine and getting running after watching. Thanks again.
Thanks for this video. I just completed my cleaning and it runs much better now. I did not have issues with the spring popping off. Perhaps Honda fixed that and made it so it wouldn't pop off. I didn't notice much varnish, but sprayed lots of choke cleaner on all the parts and it definitely cleaned out something because the generator started right up and ran with the choke closed.
Fantastic couple things to add; 1) Soak- Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Seat for float pin? Not sure what coke will do. Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor. 2) Carb spring- Lock yourself in a small empty closet when removing and installing. Easy to find when shoots out.
Did you install the long jet backwards? Looking at when you pulled it out, and when you put it back, it appears that it's reversed? I noticed because I took mine out without observing how it came out and now I'm trying to figure out how it goes back! LOL
Good video, thanks. I'd have a new float bowl gasket on hand. Mine was badly hardened. Had to put it back together like that for now, but I'll get a new one and put it on soon.
Great video. It fixed my generator problem - now it operates just like brand new. I'm switching to avgas (100LL) instead of auto gas for fuel. Hopefully this will help keep things clean.
Hey Michael, glad your honda is working again. I'm an A&P mechanic and I've run 100LL in my motorcycle for years. It's a problem if there is O2 sensors or cat. converters. I would hesitate though using it in this generator. The higher the octane, the slower it burns. In your big bore I0 540 with fairly slow RPM that's perfect. But this little thing is humming along. You could still have explosions going on when the valve opens and start burning exhaust valves. It wouldn't take long to wreck the engine. I don't want to talk down, but I've found a lot of people don't realize that ethanol is hydroscopic, like Jet A. It absorbs water from the air. That's why we add Prist to jet fuel to keep the bacteria that live in that water from clogging the fuel lines. Anyhow, if water is a problem then try using fuel without Ethanol. Usually 91 octane. If it's fuel drying up in the line, causing plugs, I would recommend putting a shut off on the fuel line. I usually remove the finger screen and install an inline filter and shutoff. Then you can run it till the fuel is out of the carb and you shouldn't have problems. I would definitely go this route before I started using 100LL.
The second jet didn't come out for me neither but then I opened the choke and stick a little slotted screwdriver inside to push the secondary jet down from the top. Good luck.
Great video,but I wish you could have explained what the big black plastic screw and the little brass spring loaded screws do,and how to remove and clean them as well,they must have a purpose,and surely they can be removed and cleaned,I feel the overhaul is incomplete
I noticed when you removed the long tube from the center of the carb it had the smaller/longer end coming out first but when you reinstalled it you put the smaller/longer end in first and left the short end with the tiny hole facing toward the main jet. Had you already removed that and just not replaced it properly? I believe the longer end does go in first like you showed it when reinstalling.
When re assembling the carburetor the spring - the one that everyone invariably drops during disassembly - the spring can easily be inserted by taking the black plastic part off the motor's shaft, putting the assembly together, , than easily aligning the whole assembly with the shaft.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this video!! I had torn my carb down twice and my generator would still only run for about 4-5 seconds and then die. I was about to commit harry carry!! I didn't realize the jets had that much varnish in them until I saw this video!! After taking a small piece of wire and cleaning out the jets my Honda starts the first pull and purrs like a kitten!! Thanks again for doing this vid!! Lifesaver!! :-)
Thanks for the video... Mine didn’t run well OUT OF THE BOX!!!! Would only run smoothly on half choke. Runs great now! BTW, carb "looked" clean inside, must have been a small blockage somewhere.
I have an eu2000 and it started surging in both eco on or off. This just might be the fix as it gets intermittent use and must be over 6or 7 years old and never been serviced like this to my knowledge, I bought it use4 years ago from a second owner. Thank you for the tutorial. It is appreciated immensely. I have an eu2000 and it started surging in both eco and fast.
Thanks for the video. The carburetor cleaning part works the same for a Honda EU3000IS. Just don't need to remove the electric control motor at the top of the carb... just unplug the connector carefully.
5. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
I have been doing this shit for better then 40 years, and got to tell you that you are one heck of a good teacher, there is no way I can come of with the patience to teach/show another like you have just done. I need to re jet mine for my high altitude but cannot find a dealer for them, can you clue me in. Thanx in advance Rich
That 'long jet' is called the emulsion tube,there is no better way of cleaning carburetors than ultrasonic cleaning. If you are careful it is easy to clean out most jet orifices using a 'bristle' from a wire brush,just grab one with a pair of pliers and pull it out! It is much safer and easier if you remove the top cover, then the speed control solenoid,then the solenoid mounting frame,then the black plastic link and spring,when refitting the solenoid it is very easy to line it up by turning the throttle control or rotating the solenoid and much less likely to lose the spring!
Nice video. thanks. my main jet was totally blocked; after cleaning finally started & ran well. Why does everyone love Honda small motors? I find others to be much more tolerant of fuel related problems.
I just bought a new Honda 2000i and is leaking gas from the bottom throw a line that is connected to the side of the carburetor. It happens in eco mode, when eco is off it don't leak. I'm afraid is a fire hazard, but dobt know how-to fix it. It doesn't matter if the tank is full or almost empty, always leak in eco mode on. Is the first time the tank is filled, so it can't be dirt in the carb! I know it has guarantee, but it takes a lot of time for the dealer to fix it after the Huracane crisis. Maybe is an easy fix that I can do myself. Suggestions? Thanks!
He definitely did. If you notice it also came out of the carb backwards. Maybe part of the staging for the video, but could have been the problem w/the way the unit was running. This carb does not show the signs of being very dirty, although it still could run rough. Most of the ones I've cleaned looked much worse.
I tried cleaning and then replacing the pilot jet, but it made no difference for me. I don't seem to have a proper screwdriver to remove the main jets, so I imagine it's one of those that's the issue now. I can live with moving the choke up a bit though.
+Jim Couillard That would be helpful. The best thing would be to run it completely out of fuel when you're going to store it for a while. Something that I've chosen to do on many dozens of them is to install a fuel line shut off so I can shut off the fuel to the carb and let it run itself out. There is a white plug down at the shut off. The shut off turns off the fuel and the spark at the same time. What we'd like to do is to shut the fuel and leave the spark. You could unplug that white plug but then you'll never have the ability to just shut it off. It runs for a few minutes after you shut the fuel off.
@@brakeformoose Great and helpful video! How did you install fuel line shutoff? I also want to replace that dreadful inline fuel filter with one closer to the carb so I can easily check it and/or replace it. Do you have a particular fuel petcock and fuel filter that you use? Thanks so much for your help?
This one had issues due to carburetor being gummed up? Looked pretty darn clean to me. Geez doesn't take much I guess. Can running premium help avoid these cleaning intervals? Thanks for vid.
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WOW! Thank you so much ! My Jenny runs smoothly again :) Before on Eco she dances around in circles !! Now after the carb cleaning as per your instruction video, she sits quietly and purrs :( Thank you !!!
Yep. Even a girl can do it. I'm talking about me. LoL.
Not. Haha
Very helpful post. Followed your instructions for cleaning the carb on my 2000i which would not run. After clean and new 93 octane gas, it started up on the first pull.
Wow, what an EASY fix. It took me just about 10 mins to make the fix, along with a few new gaskets, and some carb cleaner. THANKS, I would not have had the courage to tackle this without your Video!!!
I’m not mechanically inclined but watched your video and gave it a go. Emptied tank, let evaporate then used compress air to blast out debris. Removed and cleaned carburetor. Changed spark plug. On the second pull it started right up and runs like a charm. I can’t thank you enough! PS. Anyone who may have a hard time removing the small jet, the flat screwdriver on my leather man was the perfect fit.
Moose is correct to caution you about what you put into a fuel system jet. I am an aircraft mechanic and I use a NYLON bristle off of a brush or some fishing line to clean out small orifices such as in the fuel injector nozzles or carburetor jets. It is MUCH safer to use a nylon bristle than any metal wire- no matter how small. Metal wire can and will damage the jets. Nylon will not.
This is a really fantastic video.
If you know you just want to clean the jets, you can save some time by not taking off the top auto-throttle. Leave it attached, flip the carb over, take off the bowl, the float, unscrew the jet, pop out the 2nd set of jets, and you can do this procedure in about 10 minutes.
Compressed air makes the cleaning go considerably easier.
The one guy I made this for is in the desert in Senegal. He didn't have compressed air. And he also never watched the video, but I'm glad it's helped dozens of others! If only there was a way to make money on this!
@@brakeformoose there is. But I'm not telling. Go back yo being an unrepentant sinner and I just might let you in.
By the way, I'm not a literalist. Haha. Gotcha!
Thanks! My generator would only run with the choke about halfway closed (indicating low fuel flow through the carb). Opened up the carb per your instructions and found lots of lacquer. Easily removed with carb cleaner and a paper towel. Good as new now.
Mine has been struggling for the last year while under load, I’ve cleaned it thoroughly many times, couldn’t figure out the mystery, and then, you saved me. It almost got by me, but your comment about making sure the gasket is on the right way. I had flipped a gasket when I cleaned it last year and as soon as I corrected it, it’s running good as new. Thanks!!!
I had nothing happening on mine, pull the cord and it would not turn over. I changed plug, changed gas, even put small amount of fuel in chamber to verify it was getting spark and could turn over.
Followed this video and a few of the comments below and boom! one pull and start. I went from pissed off camper to happy. Thanks for taking the time to post this very helpful and easy to follow video.
Watched your video and cleaned my carb on my EU2000i generator. I was having to leave the choke on in order for it to run. After cleaning the generator runs great. THanks for the helpful information.
Thank you very much for posting this video. I want you to know that if it wasn't for your helpful video, I would not have been able to do it myself.
I cleaned the carb after watching other carb cleaning videos and it did not with the sputtering, With your "Overhaul" video I was able to go one step further into cleaning the secondary jet and it did the job.
Your video gave me the confidence to "DIY" it. Thank you. your video is A+
I just followed your tutorial and now have two running EU2000i generators running on two year old treated gasoline. Thank you very much.
Thanks for an excellent video. Found my EU2000 wouldn't start just before Irma. We didn't need it, as it happened, but I've cleaned the carburetor - it was filthy - and the generator runs like new now. It's the first time I've attempted something like this, so it was a challenge. Your video gave me the confidence to try it.
Want to thank you for a great instructional video. I had a carburetor build up. After following you video I now have a functioning eu 2000 at 100% operational order.✌🏻
Thanks..this worked like a charm to solve the issue I had with a rough idle and having to leave the choke on to keep the generator from dying. I also used what Pa Bar said and bought the new main jet in advance.
Excellent job. I don't think I could have reassembled the eco servo mechanism without your video. !! Thank you
Thank you... This video helped me to diagnose the issue with our Honda generator... The main needle was badly varnished.. Blessings to you brother...
Excellent video! Nice voice, slow enough to follow, camera focus is good, etc. I know I can do this now and not be intimidated! On a scale of 1-10, I would definitely give you 10+++! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video! Just replaced the main jet with a new one from the Honda Dealer and it runs like new. Did NOT take the electric throttle control off, no need to
Thankyou for all important small detail , I order new carburetor Today from Honda,I live in country side so you help me a lot! Thankyou again.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this video. I cleaned the carb, but couldn’t figure out the orientation of the Eco throttle and the spring. I greatly appreciated you zooming in on the mechanism. Thank you again.
Updated the description to address a few of your comments. I have 13 bad generators with my company around the world. I did this for them. Only one of them bothered to use it, the rest are still broken. I'm glad the rest of you are finding it helpful!
If I can do it, they can do it!
Seven years later and you helped me fix one of mine. Thanks!
Thanks again for the video. Now I can replace my carb with another one in the dark, one hand on a flashlight. Even the little spring, no longer a problem. Seems gas quality is the issue so I only use Holiday gas in my generator now.
Thanks....the key was when you said you should be able to see a pinhole of light. I couldn't, but now can, and it runs great! THANKS!!
Just followed your instructions and it runs perfectly. I bought the aftermarket carburetor that includes the spark plug, air filter, and inline fuel filter (didn't install) for like $34.00. worked great. Used the old white idle motor thing on top. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent instruction, once I cleaned the carb my generator started right up in three pulls. Thank You
Thanks for sharing, got mine up and running, no need to remove the electric throttle assembly. Cleaned everything out and used TruFuel for storage. Runs great again!
Thats what Im hoping will work. Never had good luck messing with carbs.
This was a well put together video. Used it this morning to clean a dirty carb on my EU2000i. Both generators are out there purring in the driveway now.
Thank You Sooo MUCH! I couldn't figure out how to get that long jet out.
Always before storing these generators, open the brass screw on the bottom of the carburetor bowl and drain the gas out of the bowl. Honda put that screw there specifically for that purpose. I gets any residual fuel in the carburetor bowl below the jets and pick up tube and eliminates varnish build up on critical parts.
I’ve used this video twice. Much more informative than the others.
Thank you , I cannot afford to bring my equipment in for repairs . This video was complete and very helpful. Thanks again
Thank you for the video! Took me about 45 minutes, followed your directions and now my generator is running perfect. Prior to cleaning I had to adjust my idle with the choke, RPM was to high with choke off. Thanks again!
excellant video and camera work. thanks ...best one on youtube I've seen. from dme.
Thank you for the video. Thanks to you, she is purring like a kitten. Appreciate your time to explain the procedures !
Thank You!!! Your video was exactly what the Doctor ordered. I tore down, cleaned, and reassembled my carb and the genny is running smooth as silk and easy to start.
Thanks for making the video. Gave me a lot of confidence in tackling the job. Have to note that it is not necessary to remove the eco-throttle motor assembly from the top of the carburetor and, therefore, not necessary to mess with that little spring. The carburetor can easily be disassembled with the motor still attached. I could not get the second jet (emulsion tube) out, but running a lot of carb cleaner through it did the trick any way.
6. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
as for the servo...i recommend to remove the cover before the carb is removed and disconnect the wires and leave the servo in place. no need to remove it
Best Video I've seen for cleaning the Honda EU2000i carburetor. Thank you.
Just an update, it is very similar. I could not get the inner piece out below the main jet, it seemed to be held in with a pin. I cleaned it in place and all the other parts you mentioned, now it purrs like a kitten. Thanks again for the information Moose.
Worked great!! Thanks for the clear tutorial. I too couldn't get the inner jet out by blowing air...so I reached in and pushed it out with a screw driver.
Nice job, one suggestion is to not take off the auto throttle but just remove the plastic top cap and unplug the three wire connector, clean carb with the auto throttle attached and then reverse to reassemble.
5. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
Thank you so much for the part about how to reassemble the little motor and little spring. This saved me a trip to the shop to get my eu1000i back together properly.
Thanks for posting this video! Using it, i found that the main jet was clogged. Now it is running like new again!
Thank u for making this vid. Nicely detailed with appropriate cautions and explanations. Will do this to my gen. soon.
You forgot the shows how to clean the idle jet under the idle screw
Pilot jet
That’s the most important part!!
Thanks for the video. I repaired my eu3000i with this. Same carburetor. Runs like it should.
Thank you very much for the video you have posted. It was very helpful and professional. I had no problem fixing mine and getting running after watching. Thanks again.
All I had to do to mine was clean the pilot jet. We did not see how to do that.
Thanks for the other stuff the video covered.
Thank you for the video! I watched it while I was working on my Honda generator.
This was pure gold. It had me up and going in no time.
Thanks for this video. I just completed my cleaning and it runs much better now. I did not have issues with the spring popping off. Perhaps Honda fixed that and made it so it wouldn't pop off. I didn't notice much varnish, but sprayed lots of choke cleaner on all the parts and it definitely cleaned out something because the generator started right up and ran with the choke closed.
Fantastic couple things to add;
1) Soak- Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Seat for float pin? Not sure what coke will do. Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
2) Carb spring- Lock yourself in a small empty closet when removing and installing. Easy to find when shoots out.
Did you install the long jet backwards? Looking at when you pulled it out, and when you put it back, it appears that it's reversed? I noticed because I took mine out without observing how it came out and now I'm trying to figure out how it goes back! LOL
Great video. Thanks for sharing. My generator is running good as new now.
Good video, thanks. I'd have a new float bowl gasket on hand. Mine was badly hardened. Had to put it back together like that for now, but I'll get a new one and put it on soon.
Great video. Nicely done with details and some of your tips. Runs great now and so simple to do!!!
Great video. It fixed my generator problem - now it operates just like brand new. I'm switching to avgas (100LL) instead of auto gas for fuel. Hopefully this will help keep things clean.
Hey Michael, glad your honda is working again. I'm an A&P mechanic and I've run 100LL in my motorcycle for years. It's a problem if there is O2 sensors or cat. converters. I would hesitate though using it in this generator. The higher the octane, the slower it burns. In your big bore I0 540 with fairly slow RPM that's perfect. But this little thing is humming along. You could still have explosions going on when the valve opens and start burning exhaust valves. It wouldn't take long to wreck the engine. I don't want to talk down, but I've found a lot of people don't realize that ethanol is hydroscopic, like Jet A. It absorbs water from the air. That's why we add Prist to jet fuel to keep the bacteria that live in that water from clogging the fuel lines. Anyhow, if water is a problem then try using fuel without Ethanol. Usually 91 octane. If it's fuel drying up in the line, causing plugs, I would recommend putting a shut off on the fuel line. I usually remove the finger screen and install an inline filter and shutoff. Then you can run it till the fuel is out of the carb and you shouldn't have problems. I would definitely go this route before I started using 100LL.
I might find some marine fuel that is ethanol free - thanks again. I definitely want to do the fuel filter upgrade you suggest in your other video.
The second jet didn't come out for me neither but then I opened the choke and stick a little slotted screwdriver inside to push the secondary jet down from the top. Good luck.
Thank you. I appreciate that you took the time and effort. Well done.
Great video,but I wish you could have explained what the big black plastic screw and the little brass spring loaded screws do,and how to remove and clean them as well,they must have a purpose,and surely they can be removed and cleaned,I feel the overhaul is incomplete
Nice video. Giving me the confidence I need to try to tackle my carb cleaning. Thanks!
I noticed when you removed the long tube from the center of the carb it had the smaller/longer end coming out first but when you reinstalled it you put the smaller/longer end in first and left the short end with the tiny hole facing toward the main jet. Had you already removed that and just not replaced it properly? I believe the longer end does go in first like you showed it when reinstalling.
Thank you very much for posting this excellent video! My unit runs like new and you saved me some coin on a simple procedure.
Thank you sir excellent video very well detailed descriptive I appreciate your time and effort you put into the video good man thank you sir
When re assembling the carburetor the spring - the one that everyone invariably drops during disassembly - the spring can easily be inserted by taking the black plastic part off the motor's shaft, putting the assembly together, , than easily aligning the whole assembly with the shaft.
Lock yourself in a small empty closet when removing and installing. Easy to find when shoots out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this video!! I had torn my carb down twice and my generator would still only run for about 4-5 seconds and then die. I was about to commit harry carry!! I didn't realize the jets had that much varnish in them until I saw this video!! After taking a small piece of wire and cleaning out the jets my Honda starts the first pull and purrs like a kitten!! Thanks again for doing this vid!! Lifesaver!! :-)
Thanks for the video... Mine didn’t run well OUT OF THE BOX!!!! Would only run smoothly on half choke. Runs great now! BTW, carb "looked" clean inside, must have been a small blockage somewhere.
I have an eu2000 and it started surging in both eco on or off. This just might be the fix as it gets intermittent use and must be over 6or 7 years old and never been serviced like this to my knowledge, I bought it use4 years ago from a second owner. Thank you for the tutorial. It is appreciated immensely. I have an eu2000 and it started surging in both eco and fast.
Thanks for the video. The carburetor cleaning part works the same for a Honda EU3000IS. Just don't need to remove the electric control motor at the top of the carb... just unplug the connector carefully.
+DieselWelder I'm thinking this will more or less apply to any smallish generator carburetor.
5. Need to remove motor, float, rubber float pin. if you soak in cleaner. Cleaner will damage other plastic if any exist. Not sure what coke will do. Seat for float pin? Suggest to soak in vinegar instead and only need to remove motor.
I have been doing this shit for better then 40 years, and got to tell you that you are one heck of a good teacher, there is no way I can come of with the patience to teach/show another like you have just done. I need to re jet mine for my high altitude but cannot find a dealer for them, can you clue me in. Thanx in advance Rich
That 'long jet' is called the emulsion tube,there is no better way of cleaning carburetors than ultrasonic cleaning. If you are careful it is easy to clean out most jet orifices using a 'bristle' from a wire brush,just grab one with a pair of pliers and pull it out! It is much safer and easier if you remove the top cover, then the speed control solenoid,then the solenoid mounting frame,then the black plastic link and spring,when refitting the solenoid it is very easy to line it up by turning the throttle control or rotating the solenoid and much less likely to lose the spring!
Nice video. thanks. my main jet was totally blocked; after cleaning finally started & ran well. Why does everyone love Honda small motors? I find others to be much more tolerant of fuel related problems.
Excellent video, thank you for filming and sharing
For those with a 2800 version is similar and the worst part is that darn spring…everything else is super easy.
Great job! I know now that I'm missing the spring.
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Thanks your video was helpful in solving the issue with my EU2000i!
Great video. Many thanks for this informative video.
Nice work.
Great job reusing the float bowl o-ring, too.
Never give up and never buy new parts. LOL.
Thank you for the great info, it sure made it easy with your help. Keep up the great work
Thank You so much, this vidéo was very helpfull to solve my problem. Clear description, good visibility, thanks !
Michel
You sir are genius. I am just okay with mechanics and not that great with direction. Not with this video though. Made my day.
I just bought a new Honda 2000i and is leaking gas from the bottom throw a line that is connected to the side of the carburetor. It happens in eco mode, when eco is off it don't leak. I'm afraid is a fire hazard, but dobt know how-to fix it. It doesn't matter if the tank is full or almost empty, always leak in eco mode on. Is the first time the tank is filled, so it can't be dirt in the carb!
I know it has guarantee, but it takes a lot of time for the dealer to fix it after the Huracane crisis. Maybe is an easy fix that I can do myself.
Suggestions? Thanks!
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Cheers,
Thanks Moose! It worked..... what I'd like to know is why is this carb so sensitive??
Melhor vídeo de manutenção que já vi, parabéns pela explicação!
What about the pilot jet? The small plastic one behind the idle adjuster. That is usually the culprit when the gen lops or needs choke to run.
Hey I was looking at these videos specifically to see if there is a pilot jet. Is There a part number for this jet?
Yes..! Pilot jet is the main problem for idling the generator ..!
He definitely did. If you notice it also came out of the carb backwards.
Maybe part of the staging for the video, but could have been the problem w/the way the unit was running. This carb does not show the signs of being very dirty, although it still could run rough. Most of the ones I've cleaned looked much worse.
Could have been done by the same person who removed the exhaust part
The long piece under the jet is called the " Emulsion Tube"
i use nylon fishing line to clean out the orifices instead of wire.
I tried cleaning and then replacing the pilot jet, but it made no difference for me. I don't seem to have a proper screwdriver to remove the main jets, so I imagine it's one of those that's the issue now. I can live with moving the choke up a bit though.
Very well explained. Thank you!
Do you think that the necessity for a carburetor cleaned up would be avoided if one uses the purge feature beneath the carburetor on a regular basis?
+Jim Couillard That would be helpful. The best thing would be to run it completely out of fuel when you're going to store it for a while. Something that I've chosen to do on many dozens of them is to install a fuel line shut off so I can shut off the fuel to the carb and let it run itself out. There is a white plug down at the shut off. The shut off turns off the fuel and the spark at the same time. What we'd like to do is to shut the fuel and leave the spark. You could unplug that white plug but then you'll never have the ability to just shut it off. It runs for a few minutes after you shut the fuel off.
@@brakeformoose Great and helpful video! How did you install fuel line shutoff? I also want to replace that dreadful inline fuel filter with one closer to the carb so I can easily check it and/or replace it. Do you have a particular fuel petcock and fuel filter that you use? Thanks so much for your help?
Just what I needed. Thanks!
Excellent video, thanks! 👍👍.
MOTOR DOES NOT have to come off. Pop off white cap and gently pry sides of the electrical connector up
What's the part number fro that Spring ????
Yep. I've lost it 😢
I have a problem where it runs for a little then it shoots gas out the top of the tank, is it the float or something?
thanks man it helped a lot. Really appreciate! Gustavo from Argentina
Thank you very much for this video. Very informative.
This one had issues due to carburetor being gummed up? Looked pretty darn clean to me. Geez doesn't take much I guess. Can running premium help avoid these cleaning intervals? Thanks for vid.