SOURCE: my 13hp honda generator won't run.I have cleaned
You cleaned the fuel bowl? Was there any dirt, etc, in it? How does the fuel line look? How about the bottom of the fuel tank? How old is the fuel?
From your description, it 'sounds' like a fuel system problem. If it's a Honda EU3000is, it has Electronic Ignition, and electronic ignition usually just goes out all the way, not slowly.
The fuel line is small, and easily obstructed. Does fuel flow when the fuel line is removed from the carburetor? After the generator starts, runs, then dies, remove the float bowl. How much gas is present?
Observe the float. See if it's in good repair.
Check the float needle. See if the rubber (Neoprene) tip is squished, or is still in good shape.
Could be that when gas fills the float bowl, the float raises, then gets stuck in the up position, cutting off the gas flow.
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SOURCE: I have an EB6500 that was sitting for a while.
Is that all you ran it was the one time? Sounds like a mouse. Or bugs got in there and built a nest, something just burning off. Get the air gun on that thing and blow it out, then try it again, hopefully it is just dust and dirt piled up in there.
SOURCE: can't start my honda eb6500 generator after being
Typically that's because the fuel evaporated and deposits have gummed up the carburetor.
You may be able to get it to run by starting it with some starting fluid, but most likely you'll need to clean out the carburetor.
It's always best to drain the fuel from a gasoline engine if it's to be stored for a long period of time. After the fuel is drained, run the engine until the carburetor and fuel line have drained.
You can also use fuel stabilizer to help prevent the problem in the future.
Even if the fuel didn't completely evaporate, stale fuel doesn't work well when starting the engine. Another reason to try starting fluid.
Good luck.
SOURCE: Honda gx410 18 hp generator
Suggest you add either Heat fuel restorer (watch the amount you add) or almost pure alcohol to the fuel to get rid of any water in your system. Make sure the fuel filter is not blocked. Then pull the spark plug and spray one 1-2 second spray of WD-40 into the spark plug hole. Turn over 1-2 times, replace the spark plug - then try to start.
This has worked on my generators for years, and hope it works for you. But take a close look at all your hoses because even a small tear will give you problems.
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