Great tutorial. And that's an excellent tip about using a gap tool before installing new spark plugs. It's common for the gaps to be misaligned due to rough handling.

100 hours? Ha. I guess I should have read the manual. I’ve had my 1000i for 20 years. Never changed the spark plug. Didn’t even know it had an air filter until just now. The oil has been changed 2-3 times. Still runs great. :-)

Like your method of the tape to replace the exact same amount of oil as removed. I have overfillied too often so will use this technique when I service my unit this fall. Thanks. A great video.

Thanks; I depend on people like you!

Good video. There is also a finger fuel filter attached in the fuel line at the outlet of the fuel tank. I would also include the cleaning of the spark arrestor, the complete draining of the fuel system. Including the tank. To drain system as thoroughly as possible run engine until tank is empty and engine shuts down. Set choke to rich and start engine until it stops repeat until the engine will no longer run. Remove spark plug, loosen the screw on the bottom of the carburetor and pull starter cord until bowl is empty. I used a flex claw and bounty or viva paper towels to absorb any excess fuel from the fuel tank. Then leave the fuel cap off for ten minutes to allow the remainder of the fuel to evaporate. Sometimes it is more appropriate to clean the spark club, I use a brass brush instead of a steel brush. My generator has 48 hours and I have changed the oil nine times averaging an oil change every 5.33 hours. Anytime I run the engine for any amount of time I change the oil. I have changed the oil after one minute of runtime. It may seem excessive but used oil is very acidic, high in hydrocarbons and various metals. These deteriorate metal parts of the engine, the seals, the timing belt, and the oil level sensor. Oil is cheap. Do not use synthetic oil until the engine has one hundred hours of use. since synthetic oil is too slippery and does not allow the rings to seat properly. And use marine grade gasoline. If you are storing the generator fog the cylinder using fog oil. When I lose power I do not want to be diagnosing fuel problems, cleaning a carburetor etc. These machines are expensive and I have two of them and do not want to replace them because I was too lazy to maintain them. Hope this helps.

Loved the video,noticed that you didn't mention what oil is needed. I had my honda 2000 since 2000 and like you mentioned maintenance is key.

First time Honda owner and DIY'er myself. My new Honda EU2200 is almost at the 20hr mark and at this point I will be entering the 100hr maintenace planning(s). This video was a great primer for that maintenance moving forward. Thank you for the tips and of course posting this. All the best!!!

I saw some dust bunnies under your workbench, you might want to take care of that before they multiply. Also you have created a perfect environment for black widows to thrive. I'm a painting contractor and if I had a nickle for every customer I informed about black widow infestation I'd be drinking craft beer.

Very helpful, my oil is 3 years old!

Excellent video thank you from Ohio

solid video ! very easy and tidy with the right tools and bits used a long neck oil funnel and (~400ml) Royal Purple 10W-30 NGK CR5HSB aka NGK 6535 spark plug checked gap with a OEM TOOLS blade type gauge … factory gap was accurate checked air filters… they looked 👍 also will check and clean spark arrestor after reading other comment also added and ran thru some sea foam to the gas for winter storage i ❤️ my eu2000i and its always good to go thanks ! 🙏

Nice, clean job!

Very good tutorial. Thank you.

Excellent lesson!

Looks like you were able to procure some supplies from a cancelled case in the OR 😂 I use the same stuff for my oil changes!

those towels are the best 😀

Thanks for the post.

GREAT VIDEO!!!!

Other videos included cleaning the air filters, I suggest doing the same in an updated version.

Thank you.

Thanks!

Check the spark arrester too.

We have about 5000 hours on one and 4000 on another One or the other is running 24/7 Oil changed faithfully once a month if I remember. One of the generators now will run low after three weeks.

I'm sure you checked that spark arrestor, right. I just had mine serviced by my local Honda shop because it was running so rough I was pretty sure the carburetor was needing cleaning and I was right. Apparently, it's kind of tough to get to the carb in these. At least that's what they told me. It's a great machine when it's running good, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Watch out for those spark plug gap gauges I find they are inaccurate . I found it’s best use a feeler gauge same style for adjusting valves .

Great video Johnny. Do you think there's an advantage to using synthetic oil vrs regular oil? Thoughts?

Hi can i use castrol 10w30 semi systematic just i have loads spare from my motorbike thanks

Off topic, I need a spark plug socket wrench for my 2200 I generator, what size do I need please?

Maybe you can help me out? That pesky oil light started turning on and shutting down the engine about 10 to 20 seconds after starting. She'll go after about ten of these pull sessions but it's a real drag to get her going. What do you think the issue is? I'm religious about the oil changes so...???

O mais interessante era saber que oleo utilizou.

Can you share a link to the plastic cup and the towels. Thanks!

I have a little honda eu 1000. Your video very helpful. I, female 75, pretty much know nothing about engines. Question... what is oil capacity of 1000? I saw that 400cc was for 2000. 10/30 oil right? what brand do you use? many thanks

Hi, where is the oil filter? I read that all generators have oil filters.

does the EU2000i have an oil filter

what is the type of oil is best for this?

What kind of oil do you use

Do you run non ethanol in your Honda?

What type of oil do you recommend?

What are the gloves for?

Every 100 hours!! are you sure? that's like 3 times a month in the summer if you're a snow bird in an RV in AZ.

What kind of oil? Why wouldn’t you show what type?

100hrs is way too long..the engine does not have an oil filter

Thanks!