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profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 11, 2017

Priming Honda 2000 after draining carb: when is it primed?

So I store the generator with the carb drained. The next time I have to start the generator, I have to pull the rope slowly a number of times until the carb is primed. Is there a way to know whe...
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ScottG
Nomad
Jun 11, 2017
No, once you empty the bowl you have to pull the starter cord until the pump fills the bowl again. This seems to take 12~18 pulls. It may self fill if the pump stops in just the right place but I doubt it.
Dont bother trying to "prime it". Just turn everything on and pull until it starts.

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