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profdant139
Explorer II
May 14, 2014

Leave carb drain open on Honda gen in storage?

After I drain the carburetor after using my Honda 2000, should I leave the drain screw open till the next time I use it, or should I close the drain while the generator is in storage? (I run it every...
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
May 14, 2014
samsontdog wrote:
I always run my EU3000 and my EU2000 Hondas dry then open drain screw and do not start for maybe 5 or 6 months. All ways start right up. I always close the drain screw. I have been doing it this way for years


Same here on my Honda knock offs, except I may leave them set for years before I crank them up.

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