Excellent quality and works great as an alternate power source for my Winnebago RV when shore power is not available. Also great for Florida storm season and our fluctuating power. On propane, this starts up easily and no messy gas to deal with, very clean and easy to operate. Build quality is better than expected should last for years.
I LOL'd about the toothbrush joke (unless you were serious which is even funnier). They really couldn't have made accessing the fuel filter any harder, wow.
I was abre to change the fuel filter without screwing around with any of the wires except for the ground. First attempt, less than 15 minutes. Great video.
You just saved my a.. I use this to run my AC. And Refrig in my Semi. I am in Phoenix and it is very HOT! It would not stay in high idle to power AC. I watched the video and 10 minutes later I was chilling. Thank you for sharing. The Owners manual says there is one but gives no clue where it is. Thanks again.
Well done and thanks - this is a few years old, but will add in hopes it helps someone -- I have two of these and using this video replaced fuel filter and cleaned spark screen; I also had to replace carbs with OEM replacements because of old fuel -- also replaced spark plug. First one purred like a kitten. Did the same thing to the 2nd one and it did not crank. Checked carb and dry. Opened front back up like I was going to change the fuel filter and inspected -- pulled off fuel line and fuel did come out of tank. Upon close inspection, there is a pulse type fuel pump on inside wall just above the on off switch. There is also a pit valve that is connected to the same fuel line the fuel filter is in. The pit valve appears to be working, so the culprit seems to be the pulse fuel pump. My guess is the fuel varnished inside the fuel pump and it is not working (we are talking a 10 dollar part but a real PITA to get to, I was able to remove mine by opening the front like you were going to change the fuel filter, then I took the two screws out of the handle, pulled rubber loose around fuel tank, carefully pulled apart just a little so as not to break anything, and removed fuel tank -- then I was able to get to fuel pump and remove -- will go ahead and change the pit valve also just in case. Now, since I know the fuel filter is there, I am not going to remove the OEM fuel filter and put a in-line one in (I had planned on doing so). The fuel filter needs to be in front of the fuel pump (although it did not seem to help me in this case). I also learned something else -- The on and off switch on front bottom right of generator is both a manual fuel valve and an electronic kill switch. There is a connector right inside the generator on the bottom below air filter with a black and green wire . I can unplug it (that is the electronic kill switch) and then turn the on and off switch to off and 3 minutes later it will run out of what fuel is left in the carb. -- Then I can plug the connector back in for next time, or if I want to kill it right away. Little more hassle than putting in a fuel valve, but the little I run the thing, no biggie.
Hello, curious if replacing the fuel pump worked for you. I have the same issue with no fuel getting to the carb. I replaced the fuel pump but still having the same issue. Of note when I removed the fuel line there was no filter. would that be a reason for the fuel to not get to the carb? The pit valve seems to be working properly. thanks
While you have it apart on that same line you cut to add the fuel filter add a on off valve and you can shut off the gas flow to the carb and allow the engine to use up all the gas in the boil so it won't gum up and make it so you have to run it with the choke half way on. The only bad thing about removing the filter from the tank is dirty gas will be getting into the fuel pump diaphragm . Its always better to have a filter before it goes into the fuel pump and diaphragm.
All of our people use the water fuel separator filter for this reason. Fuel coming out of a barrel in Third World countries is often full of water and cried.
Thank you so much. I did not know about this filter. Guess what it worked it was clogged causing the generator to run real rough like it was a carb problem. Your solution of removing it the best wonder why Honda doesn't fit a inline filter. Once again many thanks for an awesome fix video.
Thanks for your video, it really helped me through the process not only showing how to do it but encouraging me to attempt this and the restoring of the carburetor. there is a gasket between the muffler and the exhaust pipe....should be, it is in the specs and on my generator. so if you are going to remove the muffler I would recommend having a new one to replace the old one with; on my generator the gasket was very fused to both the muffler and the exhaust pipe, probably due to the heat, and was ripped up on separation of muffler from exhaust pipe. And as far as the fuel filter goes, if you drain the gas you can see the filter sticking up into the tank and there is a length of the filter with no mesh holding the mesh up off the bottom so I would think you have to have a lot of cr*p, maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch, in the bottom of the tank before it would start to clog the filter mesh. And based on the old "petcock" experience in vintage motorcycles, that filter really isn't going to need replacing or unclogging for centuries probably.
In my specks it also says there is a gasket in-between the exhaust and the muffler but when I took it off to clean the carbon out of the muffler there wasn't a gasket. Sooo ?
@@lindamazur4208 Its been a while since I've sold my generator but if I were you I would order a gasket...scraping the surface of the manifold connection and the muffler connection surface in case the old gasket is hiding and fused to either or both. A gasket would allow for a quieter connection instead of metal on metal and also insure now and in the future no, to very little, exhaust leak between metal on metal surface connection. Keep in mind I am not a very experienced mechanic type person; but thats what I would do and see if it has any bad long term effects and then become a more experienced mechanic type person and then be able to give advice based on knowledge.
If you add an inline filter you should install it between the tank and the fuel pump otherwise any gunk that gets into the tank could run through the pump and damage it. That's why the original filter is located where it's at, to protect the pump, the petcock and the carb.
My Generator runs pretty good with full chock but won't keep running if I "un-choke" it. So, I went to youtube, found this source and watched this first video. Hopefully, the two suggestions will fix the problem. Regardless, great job on the video! Thanks, EKW
I did this and though I bought this new in 2005 or so, though didn't use it much (so its likely my carb is dirty and I'll go by your other excellent video on that), and I have no screen so there never was one......did certain years not have a screen? There's a slim chance some mechanic removed it but that's not very professional to throw away a spark arrestor designed to prevent forest fires. Not very good for business either not to just clean it since I'd be back for cleaning in the future. They should also let the customer know if they do such a thing and I only brough it in for an oil change and to get it running. They put Sea-Foam through it to save time/cost for me and it improved things a bit but still runs only on part choke. So maybe they tossed the screen except they weren't a Honda dealer to know there was even a screen there. And in fact there possibly wasn't.
I have the same problem. How often do you run your generator? I seemed to have fixed it for now by draining the fuel tank, adding about a cup of gas and an ounce of Seaform, and running it until it stopped. I did this 3 more times and by the end it was running well. I try to run mine every month or 2 for a half hour, but I think I need to run it longer.
thanks for posting... I've cleaned the jets, soaked them overnight and scrubbed with a toothbrush, cleaned the exhaust screen, removed the inline fuel filter... but.. dang.. the engine still runs erratic without partial choke? I wonder what the deal is? maybe I'll try using new jets? or possibly something is plugged somewhere else? It's been a great generator, hope I can fix it
Ok I did all this and spark arrester, spark plug and what mine is doing is it will start for just a second or not start but you can tell it wants to. But not when you choke it. Only with chock off. It is getting fuel and won’t start with ether when I try that as well. Does anyone have any other ideas? I gapped the plug as well and cleaned the fuel filter like you are showing in the video. It was not dirty at all.
Just run it out if you can. Mine, not fixed yet, still tuns and works well with the choke all the way open AND in eco mode. Pretty sure it's the fuel filter needs replaced or cleaned now. Put gas in to chack orher stuff but tan it out before and that carb was dry as a bone. Nothing came out after running it dry.
Sure would have been nice if the tank were drained so we could see the actual filter replacement. Same thing with adding a separate fuel filter. (like actually DO IT?) I also have to take issue with advocating cleaning the filter with gasoline. That's a fire waiting to happen! Never EVER use gasoline as a solvent!! The vapors, not the liquid, is flammable - which is what makes that practice so dangerous. Watched a real nice house burn to the ground when I was a kid. Started in the garage workshop. Yup. Cleaning with gasoline. Fumes leaked into the adjacent furnace room where they met up with Mr. Pilot Light. Lots of safe alternatives out there. The spark arrester section was similarly less than useful. The entire video was a good education as how to turn wrenches. The idea for the vid was fine, but not actually doing any of the three tasks was a big disappointment.
That generator does not have a fuel pump therefore if you use an in line fuel filter with a paper cartridge you are going to restrict the flow of fuel to the carb. Not a good idea. Also why would anyone run a generator indoors?
Great video, thanks for putting this up so many years ago. My tiny inline filter was the cause of my fuel problem.
The best video description for disassembly out there. I watched a bunch.
Excellent quality and works great as an alternate power source for my Winnebago RV when shore power is not available. Also great for Florida storm season and our fluctuating power. On propane, this starts up easily and no messy gas to deal with, very clean and easy to operate. Build quality is better than expected should last for years.
I LOL'd about the toothbrush joke (unless you were serious which is even funnier). They really couldn't have made accessing the fuel filter any harder, wow.
I was abre to change the fuel filter without screwing around with any of the wires except for the ground. First attempt, less than 15 minutes. Great video.
You just saved my a.. I use this to run my AC. And Refrig in my Semi. I am in Phoenix and it is very HOT! It would not stay in high idle to power AC. I watched the video and 10 minutes later I was chilling. Thank you for sharing. The Owners manual says there is one but gives no clue where it is. Thanks again.
Damn good video, I didn't know there was inline filter in the gas hose line.
I did not even know there was a strainer for the fuel; 'ol brake for moose is the man. He helped me with my carb too.
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Good idea to add a fuel shutoff valve too. There's some nice small quarter turn valves
Well done and thanks - this is a few years old, but will add in hopes it helps someone -- I have two of these and using this video replaced fuel filter and cleaned spark screen; I also had to replace carbs with OEM replacements because of old fuel -- also replaced spark plug. First one purred like a kitten. Did the same thing to the 2nd one and it did not crank. Checked carb and dry. Opened front back up like I was going to change the fuel filter and inspected -- pulled off fuel line and fuel did come out of tank. Upon close inspection, there is a pulse type fuel pump on inside wall just above the on off switch. There is also a pit valve that is connected to the same fuel line the fuel filter is in. The pit valve appears to be working, so the culprit seems to be the pulse fuel pump. My guess is the fuel varnished inside the fuel pump and it is not working (we are talking a 10 dollar part but a real PITA to get to, I was able to remove mine by opening the front like you were going to change the fuel filter, then I took the two screws out of the handle, pulled rubber loose around fuel tank, carefully pulled apart just a little so as not to break anything, and removed fuel tank -- then I was able to get to fuel pump and remove -- will go ahead and change the pit valve also just in case. Now, since I know the fuel filter is there, I am not going to remove the OEM fuel filter and put a in-line one in (I had planned on doing so). The fuel filter needs to be in front of the fuel pump (although it did not seem to help me in this case). I also learned something else -- The on and off switch on front bottom right of generator is both a manual fuel valve and an electronic kill switch. There is a connector right inside the generator on the bottom below air filter with a black and green wire . I can unplug it (that is the electronic kill switch) and then turn the on and off switch to off and 3 minutes later it will run out of what fuel is left in the carb. -- Then I can plug the connector back in for next time, or if I want to kill it right away. Little more hassle than putting in a fuel valve, but the little I run the thing, no biggie.
Hello, curious if replacing the fuel pump worked for you. I have the same issue with no fuel getting to the carb. I replaced the fuel pump but still having the same issue. Of note when I removed the fuel line there was no filter. would that be a reason for the fuel to not get to the carb? The pit valve seems to be working properly. thanks
Excellent video, thank you! With your video I feel confident to replace mine myself.
Thank you. Easy to understand and follow.
You're video was Nicely done!
Another super helpful video. Thank you!
While you have it apart on that same line you cut to add the fuel filter add a on off valve and you can shut off the gas flow to the carb and allow the engine to use up all the gas in the boil so it won't gum up and make it so you have to run it with the choke half way on. The only bad thing about removing the filter from the tank is dirty gas will be getting into the fuel pump diaphragm . Its always better to have a filter before it goes into the fuel pump and diaphragm.
All of our people use the water fuel separator filter for this reason. Fuel coming out of a barrel in Third World countries is often full of water and cried.
Thank you so much. I did not know about this filter. Guess what it worked it was clogged causing the generator to run real rough like it was a carb problem. Your solution of removing it the best wonder why Honda doesn't fit a inline filter. Once again many thanks for an awesome fix video.
Thanks for your video, it really helped me through the process not only showing how to do it but encouraging me to attempt this and the restoring of the carburetor.
there is a gasket between the muffler and the exhaust pipe....should be, it is in the specs and on my generator. so if you are going to remove the muffler I would recommend having a new one to replace the old one with; on my generator the gasket was very fused to both the muffler and the exhaust pipe, probably due to the heat, and was ripped up on separation of muffler from exhaust pipe.
And as far as the fuel filter goes, if you drain the gas you can see the filter sticking up into the tank and there is a length of the filter with no mesh holding the mesh up off the bottom so I would think you have to have a lot of cr*p, maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch, in the bottom of the tank before it would start to clog the filter mesh. And based on the old "petcock" experience in vintage motorcycles, that filter really isn't going to need replacing or unclogging for centuries probably.
In my specks it also says there is a gasket in-between the exhaust and the muffler but when I took it off to clean the carbon out of the muffler there wasn't a gasket. Sooo ?
@@lindamazur4208 Its been a while since I've sold my generator but if I were you I would order a gasket...scraping the surface of the manifold connection and the muffler connection surface in case the old gasket is hiding and fused to either or both. A gasket would allow for a quieter connection instead of metal on metal and also insure now and in the future no, to very little, exhaust leak between metal on metal surface connection. Keep in mind I am not a very experienced mechanic type person; but thats what I would do and see if it has any bad long term effects and then become a more experienced mechanic type person and then be able to give advice based on knowledge.
Great video & information!
Yes, my toothbrush tastes pretty bad NOW! LOL! THANKS!
Thank you for a very helpful lesson.
If you add an inline filter you should install it between the tank and the fuel pump otherwise any gunk that gets into the tank could run through the pump and damage it. That's why the original filter is located where it's at, to protect the pump, the petcock and the carb.
My Generator runs pretty good with full chock but won't keep running if I "un-choke" it. So, I went to youtube, found this source and watched this first video. Hopefully, the two suggestions will fix the problem. Regardless, great job on the video!
Thanks,
EKW
Did replacing the filter fix the problem for you?,, have the same problem now... thanks.
Rafael Quinones Curious myself
@@AquaTech225 YT reply notifications suck!
@@bigteddybear5962 Ain't that the truth!! So frustrating!
So I looked at your other videos..........yep.....thanks you forest!
I did this and though I bought this new in 2005 or so, though didn't use it much (so its likely my carb is dirty and I'll go by your other excellent video on that), and I have no screen so there never was one......did certain years not have a screen? There's a slim chance some mechanic removed it but that's not very professional to throw away a spark arrestor designed to prevent forest fires. Not very good for business either not to just clean it since I'd be back for cleaning in the future. They should also let the customer know if they do such a thing and I only brough it in for an oil change and to get it running. They put Sea-Foam through it to save time/cost for me and it improved things a bit but still runs only on part choke. So maybe they tossed the screen except they weren't a Honda dealer to know there was even a screen there. And in fact there possibly wasn't.
Ur funny...didn't see that coming... Good video! I like it....this coming from a mom
just blow it out from the inside with carb cleaner. take 1.5 seconds and put it back in.
I used my mother in law's toothbrush to clean the fuel filter : /
Will ex wife or ex girlfriends toothbrushes work? Heard they might actually do more harm than good.
I used my ex-wifes
Thank you Sir!
can you please show what replacement filter you would actually use to replace the pencil filter. We are finding it difficult finding one to fit.
Thanks for the idea i mean the video I could only fine my bosses toothbrush, well is time for him to take one for the team
Thanks!
I have the same problem. How often do you run your generator? I seemed to have fixed it for now by draining the fuel tank, adding about a cup of gas and an ounce of Seaform, and running it until it stopped. I did this 3 more times and by the end it was running well. I try to run mine every month or 2 for a half hour, but I think I need to run it longer.
Thanks.....I'll do both of these.
Great video! Man, they don't make it easy do they!
Nothing for folks from NC is easy. As it should be. Terrible State. Quit exporting your people please and ty.
It works is all that matter to me
What fuel filter did you use and could you post the model/ part#
The Spark Arrester is kept in place by a metal Gasket which you also didn't have to show.
I got it at Oreilley auto parts. Take the fuel line in.
Do you have any tips or video how to change fuel filter for Honda eu3000is thanks
I run my Honda generator exclusively on Race Gas, AvGas or (NON-ethanol) real gasoline and never have to worry about any fuel system issues.
What state you live, that sell non ethanol gas?
@@tanhvan1 North Carolina.
Try alkylate fuel such as Aspen 4 or Stihl Moto 4.
thanks for posting... I've cleaned the jets, soaked them overnight and scrubbed with a toothbrush, cleaned the exhaust screen, removed the inline fuel filter... but.. dang.. the engine still runs erratic without partial choke? I wonder what the deal is? maybe I'll try using new jets? or possibly something is plugged somewhere else? It's been a great generator, hope I can fix it
did you clean the idle jet?
insane
It's my lifeline not some recreational luxury. I can't afford to screw this up! Literally.
Somebody cussing back there...lol
Awkward as hell but great info, thanks!
13:33 with a generator, the sparks will hit the same spot over and over = fire (generator doesn't move vs dirt bike does)
rafi:ki b
12:55 Running your generator inside? Insane.
FYI the spark arrestor is required for use on National Forests. Probably National Parks and BLM as well.
Thanks for sharing this information.
If you use a 1/4 Joint Adapter Ratchet Socket - you don't need to unclip the cable
better have good ventilation if you are going to run it inside? who does that anyway?
Where is the video showing how to install an in-line fuel filter?
In your brain.
Run the generator inside...WHAT?
I would love to find an eu20i generator does anybody know where I could get one
The store. Online
That unit says 220v on the face of the panel.
Ok I did all this and spark arrester, spark plug and what mine is doing is it will start for just a second or not start but you can tell it wants to. But not when you choke it. Only with chock off. It is getting fuel and won’t start with ether when I try that as well. Does anyone have any other ideas? I gapped the plug as well and cleaned the fuel filter like you are showing in the video. It was not dirty at all.
look for pilot jet cleaning youtube vids...should solve your problem.
duh, but how do I drain the gas of of this thing before I start?
learnpoise Tip it upside down over a bowl to catch the fuel. They’re heavy so partially support the Honda over some saw horses or something.
There is a drain screw at the bottom of the carb but it will take awhile or get a manual fluid pump
Just run it out if you can. Mine, not fixed yet, still tuns and works well with the choke all the way open AND in eco mode. Pretty sure it's the fuel filter needs replaced or cleaned now. Put gas in to chack orher stuff but tan it out before and that carb was dry as a bone. Nothing came out after running it dry.
If you're running that generator indoors the last thing you should be concerned about is starting a fire, ever hear of carbon monoxide?
maybe honda is cutting costs; because my 1 owner (me) eu2000i does not have a spark arrest screen either. ..??
Sure would have been nice if the tank were drained so we could see the actual filter replacement. Same thing with adding a separate fuel filter. (like actually DO IT?)
I also have to take issue with advocating cleaning the filter with gasoline. That's a fire waiting to happen! Never EVER use gasoline as a solvent!! The vapors, not the liquid, is flammable - which is what makes that practice so dangerous. Watched a real nice house burn to the ground when I was a kid. Started in the garage workshop. Yup. Cleaning with gasoline. Fumes leaked into the adjacent furnace room where they met up with Mr. Pilot Light. Lots of safe alternatives out there.
The spark arrester section was similarly less than useful.
The entire video was a good education as how to turn wrenches. The idea for the vid was fine, but not actually doing any of the three tasks was a big disappointment.
At 7:14, who yells "fvck" ?
Roland Schulz The guy Who used the dirty toothbrush
That generator does not have a fuel pump therefore if you use an in line fuel filter with a paper cartridge you are going to restrict the flow of fuel to the carb. Not a good idea. Also why would anyone run a generator indoors?
Nice litte buzz.
RJD the filter will not restrict the fuel
It has a pulse fuel pump on inside wall right above the on/off switch
Will ex wife or ex girlfriends toothbrushes work? Heard they might actually do more harm than good.
En castellano
takes way to long to see nothing
What a lame design all that to change the. Filter
Good job but you could have done that in about one minute.
It's ridiculous to show us how to do something that you don't do yourself😊