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Dakota98
Explorer
Aug 02, 2014

Does anyone own a Honeywell 2000i inverter / generator ?

If you own one of these, inspect your pull rope frequently. In my opinion, there is a design flaw where the rope exits the housing. The brass ring is soft & wears rapidly causing sharp edges on it that will fray the rope. After fewer than 100 pulls on the starter, mine broke. I have since fixed it, but modified the point of exit so it won't happen again. If anyone wants info on this mod, let me know.
  • JLTN_James's avatar
    JLTN_James
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2014
    Thanks for the info. I'll check my starter cord tonight. It's about 5 years old so I know I've had more than 100 pulls on the cord. I'd love to see your mod.

    The only issue I've had with mine is a gummed up carberator earlier this year. Had to disassemble it for a really good cleaning. Other than that it's been a good generator.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2014
    My 2KW Honda EU2000i sits secured in the tail gate corner of my truck even when not camping. It gets used on a daily basis for something it seems... I got mine back in 2008 and it usually starts on first pull.

    This is the way it looks when camping -


    The Honeywell 2000i version probably is much the same as the Honda. Have not had any issues with the pull cord on the Honda.

    Roy Ken
  • dvbird's avatar
    dvbird
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2014
    Dakota98 wrote:
    If you own one of these, inspect your pull rope frequently. In my opinion, there is a design flaw where the rope exits the housing. The brass ring is soft & wears rapidly causing sharp edges on it that will fray the rope. After fewer than 100 pulls on the starter, mine broke. I have since fixed it, but modified the point of exit so it won't happen again. If anyone wants info on this mod, let me know.


    I'd like to know what you did to mod the hole so it won't cut cut through again. I've replaced the rope once and the second is showing signs of were.
  • dlts4u's avatar
    dlts4u
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2016
    Dakota98 wrote:
    If you own one of these, inspect your pull rope frequently. In my opinion, there is a design flaw where the rope exits the housing. The brass ring is soft & wears rapidly causing sharp edges on it that will fray the rope. After fewer than 100 pulls on the starter, mine broke. I have since fixed it, but modified the point of exit so it won't happen again. If anyone wants info on this mod, let me know.


    I see this is an older post but was hoping we mite still find an answer.We are having the same issue,and would like to know how you solved it.TY
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Apr 25, 2016
    I had one back in 2009

    drill the hole so that when you pull on the rope you are pulling straight up
    or straight out
    NOT dragging the rope at an angle

    drill a hole in the case
    use a teflon grommet for rope entry into the case
  • dlts4u's avatar
    dlts4u
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2016
    MrWizard wrote:
    I had one back in 2009

    drill the hole so that when you pull on the rope you are pulling straight up
    or straight out
    NOT dragging the rope at an angle

    drill a hole in the case
    use a teflon grommet for rope entry into the case

    Thank you! we will try that

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