First off, Jason, what is the model number of your generator? It helps to know what product you're having trouble with so the correct information can be provided to you to help you solve your problem.
It sounds like the choke is staying on after starting. If you have an automatic choke, check for free movement of the choke spring and lever assembly (behind the carb). If it's a manual choke, remember to push it in once the engine is running smoothly (after 20 seconds).
It could be a fouled sparkplug or clogged air filter element too, but, again, without the model number it is very difficult to solve your problem.
You need to go to the Honda website and download a copy of the owner's manual for your specific generator and follow the step-by-step instructions for operating and troubleshooting your generator.
Here's the link to get your free online owners manual:
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/manuals/
Hope you find this info Very Helpful and best regards!
The following helpful basic steps are from Honda:
To start your generator:
533 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×