How to Clean the Carburetor on a Honda EU2200i/EU2000i Generator

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This shows how to clean the carbon a Honda eu2200. Should be the same for the eu2000 and eu1000. Any questions then please ask. Like and subscribe! It helps out the channel

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@genovon Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. I fixed my generator with this advice thank you. My carb was so clogged I cleaned both jets thanks to your instruction

@alexz487 Жыл бұрын

Thank for your walkthrough. Cleaned a few carbs before on gas trimmers and mowers but was not familiar with this model. Made the job easier!

@paulmartens6283 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I followed it step by step and everything is working fine now

@dandavis5758 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Than you!! I was given a barely used EU2200i partly because it “ran when parked” but prior owner couldn’t get it to run or even fire. Main jet was completely blocked. Runs great now!

@AllisonStephenson-wc3bk Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! I have a 3 year old EU2200i that was brand new in the box, never used, and wouldnt start. Gas tank full with new gas, oil level good, air filters clean, spark plug correctly gapped. I followed your instructions and found that the main jet was completely clogged. After cleaning and reassembling, it started right up on the third pull. Thanks for saving me a couple hundred dollars! ps I noticed you forgot to reattach the fuel line and had to re-do the air filter housing ;p

@jamesvanmeter6272 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks from Alaska. This vid got me up and running again.

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

Run a little gummout tune up in your fuel as a preventive measure, you probably really need that genie running up there more than most.

@StableNomad 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!! Thanks for posting!

@brentherrick2351 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video mate, I have an almost brand new generator that would run perfectly but would stall under any load. I have never done anything like this but was able to watch your video step by step…. I was so excited when it burst into life and ran perfectly once I did this, and it means I have now learned a new skill if I need to do again in the future. One additional thing I learned though was instead of the wire brush, a small set of oxy cleaning needles from the tool shop cleaned the little pin holes well as they are like tiny mini round files…. But overall thanks a million!

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I usually use the brush because it’s what I always have handy. Thanks for watching!

@parkrow777 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video!! I've watched several covering this issue and yours is the best.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help

@bren42069 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid buddy, I need to do this to mine after 3 years and 3500hrs. So glad I bought a Honda

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching. 3500 hours is impressive

@derasp Ай бұрын

Great video! Appreciate the time you took, hadn't ran mine in a couple years and it literally fired right up after I followed your very detailed steps!

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you

@jsp4real 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your videi help me a lot. My generator works fine now Thanks a lot. You are the best

@dougjohn45 2 ай бұрын

Got it going. Thanks for sharing~~!~~

@thanatoskatakrima5864 8 ай бұрын

Great video! 👍

@mmmasterscross7915 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video

@rickdavid1795 5 ай бұрын

Great video Thanks

@TJHutchExotics 2 жыл бұрын

Great video- thank you. Got my carb opened up and there’s SO much varnish I think I’ll opt to spend the money for a new carb. And this time- do routine maintenance- something we did not so. Ethanol is a Bi$&h!

@jessicaolson3565 Жыл бұрын

Steel wire brush will blast out that varnish in seconds. Bonus if you have a dremel or die grinder with a steel wire brush attachment.

@sugarnap245 Жыл бұрын

Just invest in a nice ultrasonic cleaner :) I got an awesome 3L on Amazon for $70 and it’s paid for itself so many times over

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

@@sugarnap245 great advice, I had great luck with gummout tune up, no surgery needed.

@jamesbondaygee 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I completed all the steps but I didn't have carburetor cleaner spray to shoot through the various holes but I did use a bread tie wire to clean the Jets. Anyways the generator still won't start so what's the next thing we should look at?

@daveg4353 Жыл бұрын

Great video. My EU 2000 is running very rough under eco-mode and running great at high RPMs so I’m guessing this is exactly what my problem is. I just don’t think I have the skill to do this. I’m tempted but I’d be nervous I couldn’t get it back together or I would break something.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Жыл бұрын

If you do not feel comfortable doing it, it should not cost to much to have it repaired. It is still most likely a carburetor issue. The passages in the carb are very small and clog easy.

@whosiewunkle1993 Жыл бұрын

The sound at 1:18 of the generator running and hesitating is almost exactly the same as 24:20. Good video for tearing down and cleaning the carb, but I am doubtful it fixed this particular problem. Maybe as you said new gas would solve the problem.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Жыл бұрын

It just took a minute to clear out. I didn’t want to sit there and waste everyone’s time just to hear it run.

@AlekseySvetlana 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, my high speed jet was clogged. Thanks!

@chuckross8393 2 жыл бұрын

Question: how would you add a shut off to the fuel line. I only use it 1 time a year and don’t want any fuel in the carb.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

They sell those in line fuel shut off valves. I’d recommend one of those or they sell fuel shut off kits for the eu2000. The eu2200 has a built in fuel shut off.

@780subie Ай бұрын

If you did strip the brass jet trying to unscrew it, what would you do?

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Ай бұрын

I usually hammer a flat head screw driver in it. Try to soak it for a day or 2 with penetrating oil first

@780subie Ай бұрын

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 ok thank you, I appreciate the reply !

@lindamazur6124 2 жыл бұрын

There is a tiny rubber ring on the jet that you put in right before the idle screw ? Mine does anyway I couldn't see if yours did or not ,anyway it's making it difficult to push in the jet to the flush stage . Should I be concerned ?

@lindamazur6124 2 жыл бұрын

WhAaaaaaaaaa,i suspect he head off of that plastic screw ,man ...... I was doing ok until that happened

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

It should snap in there. The head has two flat spots on it so make sure they are sitting properly. Sorry it’s hard to explain without showing you. But yes it should sit flat. Might take a little pressure to snap. Sorry for the late response, hve been busy all day

@lindamazur6124 2 жыл бұрын

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 yes it finally did go down to the right level, thanks for responding though . I have to order a new plastic screw, this is a first for me working on any kind of engine , lesson learned , LoL

@timbookedtwo2375 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I followed your instructions, took the carb apart and put it back together. BUT I could not get the liltte brass pipe with all the pinholes out of the carb. It's stuck! I could get the little screw top off. I tried carb cleaner and WD40 to loosen it up, but did not wait hours for it to work. Didn't have the time. I did spray a bunch of carb cleaner down the little pipe, drained it and let the whole thing dry before putting it back together. Then generator did not start. I am a retired accountant and don't work much with machines and motors, and so I ran out of ideas on how to get the little sucker out. Do you have any suggestions? T The generator is an EU20i (the European version, I live in Europe). I bought it in 2015, and it has very few running hours on it. A local mechanic got the gernerator to run, and it did for a short time. I don't know what he did, but he charged me 50 Euros for it, and I have a generator that does not work (again). I can send you a picture of the the piece stuck in the metal housing if you like. Thanks again for any help you can provide!

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

I assume you took the main jet out first. If so, you should be able to get a small screw driver in through the large hole where the air flows through the carburetor. If you can, do that and push on the jet. If it’s still to tight, use some carburetor cleaner or brake cleaner to clean it off more and try again. They usually pop out easy so just make sure you took the main jet out of the bottom of the carb. If you get it out and are able to clean the tube and it still will not start, I’d check the fuel pump. It might take 10 pulls to get the fuel system primed to get fuel to the carburetor. If you have anymore questions let me know. I’ll try to answer them

@timbookedtwo2375 2 жыл бұрын

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 Thanks for the quick response. I will give it a try tomorrow or the day after.

@David-se3mn 2 жыл бұрын

@@timbookedtwo2375 I just dealt with this too. Mine was severely stuck in there from previous owner leaving old gas in it too long. I used a small Allen wrench (or find something similar L shaped) and stuck the smaller end through the large hole where the air flows through and had to use a screw driver to apply pressure to it to drive the tube out because it was corroded in there but it did finally come all the way out. This was after moving the tube as far in as I could with just a screwdriver as that wasn't enough for it to just fall out, it had to be pushed with the small end of the Allen wrench inserted in the hole to get it free.

@coryrolling6938 4 ай бұрын

U should of took off those vent tubes and worked on it on a nice clean bench. Takes me 5 mins to remove complete carb 2 bolts on top removed and those vent lines

@atvrepairsandmore2482 4 ай бұрын

Takes me less then 5 minutes also when I’m not trying to make a video to help people…

@diyguy2383 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Honda 2200 for 2 years and this past Saturday i started it on choke and as soon as I turned the choke off it died. Bare in mind I bought this new and had 0 issues since I bought it until today. So I drained the bowl took out the sparkplug and pulled it a few times to clear the chamber out it started for 2 seconds on choke then died. Did this about 6 times and a couple times with fresh premium gas and nothing changed. Every time I take the sparkplug out it's wet with gas. Idk what the deal is but it's definitely flooding the chamber. It's at the dealership now to see if it's covered by the warranty and if it's not I guess I'm going to have to clean the carb really good and see if that's the problem. Once again I had literally no issue until that day. Like literally 0 issues ever🤷🤷🤷

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

Most likely the carburetor. Modern fuel doesn’t do well sitting. Let me know what the dealer says. I’m curious

@Sloba1992 2 жыл бұрын

I have few questions, I want to buy Honda 2200 generator and I want to connect it to big 60 gallons fuel tank, Is there any fuel pump inside original fuel tank and between fuel tank and carburetor OR carburetor/engine vacuum suck in fuel from original fuel tank to carburetor? can I connect big fuel tank 60 gallons directly to carburetor with longer 2-3 feet fuel line? , I would like to bypass original fuel tank

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

There is a small vacuum fuel pump that is mounted on the outside of the tank I believe big you can get to it, you might be able to connect the line like you said. I have seen people run 5 gallon tanks to the top of the fuel cap. They sell the kits on eBay for it

@davidherrera7769 Жыл бұрын

Would this help out if I have a gas leakage?

@atvrepairsandmore2482 Жыл бұрын

If the needle for the float is stuck or not sealing properly, then yes it could leak. It could also be a bad bowl gasket or the fuel line leaking but is most likely a stuck needle.

@patwren1805 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to reattach the fuel line

@Yukonjackman1 2 жыл бұрын

We use propane for fuel on ours

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the best fuel for generators

@sugarnap245 Жыл бұрын

I had a spring come out of something (not the float bowl) during the disassembly. Can’t for the life of me figure out where it came from. Any ideas?

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

Needle and seat

@rickhadfield1097 4 ай бұрын

Spring is out of the white portion on top of the carb. Don’t lose this piece

@cjohnson4752 2 жыл бұрын

Bad idea to use a q-tip in a drill. It broke off and now is stuck way down in there. 🤨

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

It won’t break off in there. It’s not snug in there and I’ve probably done it 50+ times with no issues

@cjohnson4752 2 жыл бұрын

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 Well, I must be using the wrong ones. Mine broke off. Eventually got it out with compressed air from the inside of the carb but it was an adventure.

@joe226825 2 жыл бұрын

Good video but you mumble your words so hard to hear what you are saying. Plus you should replace your fuel filter because your generator is still not running properly. It's still pulsing.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

It cleared out after I let it run for a few minutes off camera. It did not need a fuel filter.

@adcraziness1501 2 жыл бұрын

Get some rubber gloves, man! You don't want anything to absorb into your skin that you wouldn't be willing to eat.

@atvrepairsandmore2482 2 жыл бұрын

I need to but i just hate working with gloves on. I know it’s a lot better for me if I wear them though

@adcraziness1501 2 жыл бұрын

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 Good luck :) Just trying to look out for my fellow wrench-turners! I guess I can be that guy sometimes, the one who yells out "where's your eye pro?" etc