Gummed Up Honda EU 2000 Gen
Almost every year I have a gummed up carburetor where it will only run at full or half choke. I have used seafoam. I have started the Gen up every three months to let it run for 15 minutes and ...
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Tvov wrote:77charger wrote:
Al my small engine stuff i just leave the fuel valve on except when transporting never had an issue with gumming or plugged jets.My honda gen gets used atleast once a month.
Most i know who have problems are the ones who drain all the fuel out of carb and let it sit.My guess would be that the carb in mine stays wet vs drying and leaving the residue.
Yes, if you use small engines at least once a month, then you don't have to do any special additives or draining. Storing an engine without running it is the issue.
Not if you store it properly meaning getting all of the gas out. I have four Honda generators that are not used very often and all of them are stored dry (really dry not just running it until it quits the first time). When I need one I put fresh gas with Stabil Marine in it and crank it 13 times or so and it is off and running.
Dick
