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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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AH64ID
Explorer
May 16, 2014
Most of the gas in Boise, and Idaho, contains ethanol and gives nearly everyone I know carb issues. I used to have to clean carbs at least once a season on everything, but since switching to only using ethanol free I haven't had to clean a single carb.

www.pure-gas.org is a good tool for good gas.

OP, go to Hondas website and download an owners manual. It tells you how to store it.

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