A mod for Honda EU generator owners
HERE. About 45 minutes. Just did mine
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The large on/off switch is indeed a fuel cut off. On my modification, when I leave my installed ignition cut off "on" and turn the large knob to "off" , the generator runs for about three minutes and then runs out of fuel and dies. But there is still a tiny bit of fuel in the carburetor that turning the "carb leak down screw" removes. I've not used this screw in two years and sometimes my generator sits for months as my solar system keeps everything running during most camping trips. I don't believe this tiny bit of fuel remains in the system long enough to do any harm. I believe it evaporates rather quickly. At least this has been my experience with my two Honda 2000 generators.
Even in the above modification that the tread originator posted, there will still be a tiny bit of fuel in the carburetor....All he did was add another fuel cut off...now his generator has two!
BTW...Since we have your attention, there is another modification folks might want to think about. If the temperature is below 35 degrees, and you are using summer weight oil in your Honda 2000, the oil will become thick during the night and the generator might not run in the morning. This is because the "Low Oil" sensor is misinterpreting the thick, cold oil as low oil. But if you use "Winter" weight oil, as specified in the owners manual, then if you run the generator during the heat of the day, or in a confined area, the oil might be too light and not protect the engine properly.
There is a modification that takes the low oil sensor out of the loop during cold weather start up by using another simple toggle switch. Just remember to turn low oil warning back on after the generator has run for a minute or two. I'll be detailing this modification on my web site shortly.
Hope this all helps!
Even in the above modification that the tread originator posted, there will still be a tiny bit of fuel in the carburetor....All he did was add another fuel cut off...now his generator has two!
BTW...Since we have your attention, there is another modification folks might want to think about. If the temperature is below 35 degrees, and you are using summer weight oil in your Honda 2000, the oil will become thick during the night and the generator might not run in the morning. This is because the "Low Oil" sensor is misinterpreting the thick, cold oil as low oil. But if you use "Winter" weight oil, as specified in the owners manual, then if you run the generator during the heat of the day, or in a confined area, the oil might be too light and not protect the engine properly.
There is a modification that takes the low oil sensor out of the loop during cold weather start up by using another simple toggle switch. Just remember to turn low oil warning back on after the generator has run for a minute or two. I'll be detailing this modification on my web site shortly.
Hope this all helps!
