The Right Way To Store The Honda EU2200i Generator For Long Term Storage

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Today I will show you the right way to store the Honda EU2200i generator for long term storage. It is important to store your small generator the right way to ensure that it is ready to go in an emergency.
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@SensiblePreparedness 11 ай бұрын

Today I will show you the right way to store the Honda EU2200i generator for long term storage. It is important to store your small generator the right way to ensure that it is ready to go in an emergency. Check out the links to the items mentioned down below: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I'll receive a small commission. It does not affect the price you pay. Generator Cover: amzn.to/45VP50z STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer: amzn.to/43Az923 Honda EU2200i Generator: amzn.to/43TXPlT

@jmljml5065 Жыл бұрын

I start my EU2200's once every six months, and run them for 30 minutes, eco throttles off ( I bought them for home back-up only, nothing else). They start with two pulls every time and run very smoothly. I store them with full tanks of VP 4-cycle fuel, carbs empty. They are great machines.

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

That's great fuel, it's actual fuel instead of polyolifins and a tiny bit of fuel=pump gas.

@oregonpatriot1570 Жыл бұрын

Using fuel without ethanol is a better Idea.

@tex24 2 ай бұрын

Hey, great video! Just ran my EU2200i for about 24 hours. The annual end-of-May power outage in north Texas.

@johnlevy3356 3 ай бұрын

Two items for long term storage: 1. remove the spark plug, pour in just a bit of motor oil, tilt the generator so the cylinder head is parallel to the ground, pull the starter rope slowly to cycle the piston up and down to evenly distribute the oil. Then reinsert the spark plug. 2. Pull the starter rope gently until the point of maximum resistance. This will be the top of the compression stroke where the intake and exhaust valves are fully closed. This serves 2 functions, to keep air from circulating into the cylinder and to relieve valve spring pressure when stored.

@mikehuffman8208 10 ай бұрын

Literally went through this yesterday when we had an outage in the morning, i.e. a "coffee and tea emergency" for my wife and I. 2000i wouldn't start, despite running it last year and having treated the gas. Had to pull it all apart and found the problem was dirty jets & gummed up fuel pump lines - carb was not getting fuel. Once it was back together, it fired up on the 2nd pull. Moral of the story: use non-ethanol fuel and run it every few months to make sure it's ready when you need it.

@mattwaters6987 6 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I've been doing for the last 6 years. 👍😊

@ArtbyPatrickPetruccello Ай бұрын

Just had an issue with getting mine started after a 6 month sit. Would not start at all. Then I saw a video that said to pull the handle in off position 4 or 5 times. That primed the carb and it started right up. Talk about feeling like a moron. Will drain it completely and get new fuel it now. Using it to power a pitching machine for sons baseball team this year.

@Glocktard Жыл бұрын

Hello. Good video, But did I miss you talking about non ethanol gas. it’s absolutely important to only store using non-ethanol gas. I don’t care how much it cost it’s worth it.

@murda2999 Жыл бұрын

I just dumped last years can of non-ethanol gas into our van and bought 5-gallons of fresh, non-ethanol "recreation fuel." It was $4.89/gallon!!! Last year when I got it, this was only $3.99. I don't know why it is so much higher this year than last, when normal gas here went down in price (it is only $3.09 this week). Should I be using stabilizer in this fuel too?

@shelley131 Жыл бұрын

@@murda2999 I saw a video by a guy that has a channel called the "Project Farm". According to his video and testing there was no benefit in using the fuel Stabilizer. He did several tests using ethanol and non-ethanol fuel with and without Sta-bil fuel stabilizer .

@Asidebar Жыл бұрын

i always store my eu2200 with no gas

@geod3589 5 ай бұрын

Ok to use premium gas or regular better? what about synthetic oil.

@eddiegoodman8411 Жыл бұрын

If I ran nothing but trufuel through my generator, would there be the need to do this? trying to decide how I want to store. my new generator as I really just have it for emergency situations.

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

Run it once a month with 15ml per litre of gummout tune up in your true fuel with a load = vacuum out your car

@shelley131 Жыл бұрын

I had issues with my Honda 2200 and could not get it started after 5 months of not running it. Basically brand new with only 27 hours of run time. Even though I was using non-ethanol fuel I ended up have to clean the carburetor and the jets. After learning this lesson I made the added expense of converting and installing propane fuel kits to both generators. Unlike gasoline, propane can be stored indefinitely. Also I have not noticed a power loss as his been claimed by others.

@SensiblePreparedness Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I just recently converted mine to be able to use propane as well. I love it.

@Asidebar 11 ай бұрын

You should never leave gas in a generator for over a month. Converting it to propane makes it less powerful.

@papajo7316 9 ай бұрын

@@Asidebar I follow the process in this video but I check and run my two EU2000i every six months and flush the fuel out after 12 months. I have had no problems. Using the fuel stabilizer is key. The benefit is that they are ready to go when the power goes out. My 2 EU2000i are over 25 years old and have always worked when I needed them. Honda is the best.

@jeffreykropp7664 Жыл бұрын

I have always run my Honda 2200 on Propane. Anything to suggest for storing other than letting generator run out after Propane has been disconnected?

@SensiblePreparedness Жыл бұрын

I plan on getting a conversion kit in the future to run mine on propane as well. From what I understand, when running it on propane, you just have to turn the gas off and let the generator burn the remaining gas.

@YoutubeAccountName Жыл бұрын

Propane doesn't go bad in the same way as gas. Propane kits don't use a bowl and the carburetor in the same way gas does, you don't have crap staying in the carburetor, gas is injected straight into the air going in. Once you turn the gas off, then it's burned out of the generator and nothing is left. If you are storing for long period, read the user manual, it shows how to oil the piston and close the valves so it won't seize up.

@bradleydavidgood 4 ай бұрын

You said to run it dry before filling the tank and storing it. But then you filled it, and ran it to "remove most of the fuel from the fuel hoses and the carburetor". Wasn't it already removed when it ran dry before filling it?

@fredericlaurent430 Жыл бұрын

Hello, for a storage of more than one year, it is strongly advised to add 5ml of oil in the cylinder and close the valves.

@antpart7998 Жыл бұрын

I take the plug out after gently pulling the engine to TDC then fog it.

@jimdent351 11 ай бұрын

How do you know if both valves are completely closed? Is there a way of aligning the flywheel to know?

@Asidebar 11 ай бұрын

It's BETTER to never leave gas in a generator for more than a month. Why would anyone leave gas in them when it's so easy to either run it out of drain it dry?

@fredericlaurent430 11 ай бұрын

@@Asidebar Hello This is sometimes necessary when I have the dealer do the service once a year. But usually not. In addition, I use synthetic gasoline. I have gas cans that are more than two years old, and my generators all work perfectly. They start the first time. 👍

@mtnride4930 Жыл бұрын

I just drained gas on mine and getting the propane conversion. But will use gas when using with my sprinter van. I have the companion.

@SensiblePreparedness Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm thinking of doing the propane conversion as well.

@mtnride4930 Жыл бұрын

@@SensiblePreparedness yeah I have a 3000i propane, gas or natural gas for the house.

@alfredoenriqueanez 13 күн бұрын

How long does yours run in the fuel-off position? When I tried it on mine, it took so long to shut off that I think it isn't working correctly.

@SensiblePreparedness 13 күн бұрын

I think mine takes about 1 minute or so, haven't timed it. But yea, doesn't go off immediately.

@alfredoenriqueanez 10 сағат бұрын

@@SensiblePreparedness I tried again, and it worked. Mine took about two minutes, and when I emptied the carb, there was barely any gas.

@MarthaLopez-vy3qg 11 ай бұрын

Omg I haven’t use my for years oh no 😣😣

@jimdent351 11 ай бұрын

Before storage I pumped most of the gas from the tank. I then ran it to use up the 1/2 to 1 cup of fuel that wouldn't pump out. Once the tank, fuel lines, and carb were completely empty I opened the screw on the float bowl and got about another teaspoon out. It was as empty as it could ever get but the carb. still went bad on it. The first run after storage was last week and the engine stammers on idle and will surge slightly under load. This should never happen on a machine that only has 17 hours, one season of use, and has been pampered since new. I even store it in the original box in my basement to maintain a cool and constant temperature. I'm a little disappointed with Honda to say the least.

@berettaguy7445 8 ай бұрын

What type of fuel/gas were you using?

@jimdent351 8 ай бұрын

@@berettaguy7445 Premium 94 octane is all that ever went into it. That's the best fuel available to us in Canada.

@vaughnharris6404 Ай бұрын

I have been using my 2000 eu Honda generator for 17 or 18 years and I use it a lot and have never had any problem with it.. no ethanol ..regular oil changes .. and that’s it.. I have never pulled the spark plug out… it’s running rn pulling my inverter ac…this is the most flawless piece of equipment I have ever used…

@gmw1964z Жыл бұрын

Bad idea! Always drain all gas when not using your generator. Its better to put the Stabil directly into your gas can so all your gas is treated.

@ikeyeet8312 Жыл бұрын

Uh no, you leave the tank full to avoid condensation on the tank walls. Full of non ethanol is the best option.

@YoutubeAccountName Жыл бұрын

@@ikeyeet8312 Gas goes bad. After 6 months, even premium with stabil will start to destabilize. You'd have to run the generator for a while to burn most gas, to replace it after a year. I don't think keeping it full is better than keeping it completely empty.

@petermashak3341 7 ай бұрын

@@ikeyeet8312There won’t be any condensation, if the tank is empty!

@dieseldawg7132 Ай бұрын

@@petermashak3341lol that’s not true

@fsevilla1 17 күн бұрын

I've had 2 eu200 for 15 + years and always drained it empty and you are 100% correct One time I left gas on it and forgot about it next time I tried starting it I was not able to The carb was gunkd up with cristalyzed ethanol from the gasoline

@ikeyeet8312 Жыл бұрын

Run non ethanol and avoid all this crap

@billallen7716 6 ай бұрын

Always put the stabilizer in your gas and mix it before you put it in your tank. Never ever leave gas in your tank in long-term storage drain all fuel out of your system this guy doesn't know what he's talking about