Generator 2000i problems

We are missing the comparison between third time with cap and third time no cap.

I have a Chraftsman tractor that kept running rough and dying. Replaced gas cap. Problem solved. Not sure that is your problem. Worked for me.

BFL13 wrote:
We are missing the comparison between third time with cap and third time no cap.

With no cap...ran ok. Reason why I wonder if these cap venting system go bad.

UPDATE...I twisted the vent knob back on fourth several times and felt with my fingers tension more and less as I twisted the knob. I haven't looked real good at how the vent works yet. But I'm thinking a gasket was stuck?
Any ideas? It's been running normal since cap back on.

Maybe a bug built a nest in the vent and when you twisted it rapidly it broke loose.

When you close the vent
It is pulled closed and compresses a spring

When you open it the spring pushes it open
Possibly gummed up and stuck
Clean it with alcohol or gasoline
Allow it to dry out in the open position

Thanks for the comments.

My plan...

Inspect visually real good looking for bugs. Dirt etc.

Then soak in gas for about half hour.

I did fill the gas right to the top, would that have any reason why vent messed up

Possibly a cause. If you look a the bottom of the cap there is a little clip that holds the vent on.
Here's a youtube where the guy takes the cap apart.Ignore the part about taking making an extended run tank and skip to 2 min 8 sec. Just take the cap apart, clean it out and reassemble it.

Link

Great video...
Thank you

BFL13 wrote:
We are missing the comparison between third time with cap and third time no cap.

Honda Inverter Generators the fuel cap is sealed. there is a vent valve you are supposed to open. IF you do not open the vent the generator runs for a few minutes then dies exactly as the O/P's does
But he double checked to insure the vent was open and that did not help

So he did the next step and removed the gas cap. that worked.


Diagnosis: Well suspect list

Vent was not open it was closed

Vent valve is broken and not opening

Something has clogged the vent

I've never actually touched one of these so I can't tell if you can disassemble the vent valve assemble and clean it. BUT if you can. that would be my first suggestion.