Honda EU2000I Not starting at higher altitude
I live in Phoenix and my generator starts up really good with no choke. Was in Dolores, CO over the weekend and could not get it to start at all. Used premium gas, no choke then choke....still no st...
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I would not think that altitude would be a problem. I see DOLORES CO Elevation is 6,936?. Maybe you was at a higher elevation close by the town you listed.
I have run my 2kw Honda Generator here with no problems up and down the Blue Ridge Parkway with no issues... I'm pretty sure I have used it in areas at least that high in elevation. I believe our elevation here in King George is 56' haha...
Who knows I guess as everything seems to have minds of their own haha...
Maybe you can find some info in the generator specs about this...
ADDED NOTE: My Honda EU2000i manauls states this about Higher Elevation...
"HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes
above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your servicing dealer perform
this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will
meet each emission standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air/fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at altitudes below 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage.
For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications."
Roy Ken
I have run my 2kw Honda Generator here with no problems up and down the Blue Ridge Parkway with no issues... I'm pretty sure I have used it in areas at least that high in elevation. I believe our elevation here in King George is 56' haha...
Who knows I guess as everything seems to have minds of their own haha...
Maybe you can find some info in the generator specs about this...
ADDED NOTE: My Honda EU2000i manauls states this about Higher Elevation...
"HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes
above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your servicing dealer perform
this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will
meet each emission standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air/fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at altitudes below 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage.
For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications."
Roy Ken
