Generator Honda 3000is

floridacamper wrote:
Thanks for all the replies, I ran SeaFoam in it and ran it a couple hours, still hunting bad when idling. At least it starts I guess. I'll find me a Honda shop, maybe Franklin, thanks for that tip.

Sounds to me like removing the carb so it can be put into an ultrasonic cleaner is your next step.

Thanks for all the replies, I ran SeaFoam in it and ran it a couple hours, still hunting bad when idling. At least it starts I guess. I'll find me a Honda shop, maybe Franklin, thanks for that tip.

I was also about to suggest draining and replacing fuel'

Also, you might try checking the choke assembly. Those are a little tricky to get reassembled properly. If you can find a diagram and look with a flashlight you may see a problem.

Step one.. IF it's been sitting for a while

Change oil, Change fuel filter, Change air cleaner filter
Spark plug should be inspected, if not replaced.

Add SEAFOAM to gas (Recommended dosage) Plug in 1500 watt space heater and let 'er run dry. (Optional drain fuel tank and skip to next step)

Re-fill with fresh gasoline, and seafoam,, Run dry again

IF it's running better.. Great. IF not, Small engine repair.

You may want to change the oil again.. (Depending on how dirty it is) .

There's a sticky about 2000i carb job at the top of this forum.

If it will run at all it's probably not too far gone. Try running some Seafoam through it. You can buy it at any local auto parts store.

And FWIW the carburetor on the 3000is is almost identical to the one on the 2000. At least as far as disassembly / assembly.

floridacamper wrote:

2oldman wrote:
With some help from youtube you could probably do this yourself.

I'm just not good at stuff like this.

I'm not either. Choose a Honda shop.

Honda Service Center in Franklin, NC. seems close to you profile location

phillyg wrote:
there should be a Honda power equipment repair shop somewhere near you.

x2.. go there, not Martha's small engine shop.

Unless you live in the boonies, there should be a Honda power equipment repair shop somewhere near you.