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Depends on the wattage of the individual bulbs. Add up total bulb wattage of bulbs and make sure that it does not exceed the capacity of your generator.

Dear Sir/Madam, To dismantle the Alternator: End Plate and Windings: 1. Remove the End cover and note (or better take a picture) of the wiring layout. 2. Undo the engine mounts from the frame and raise the alternator with a block of wood so the mounting studs are free. 3. Undo all wiring and remove the brushes. 4. Undo the 4 outer bolts holding the alternator together. 5. Using a second piece of wood and a hammer, hit the inside of the outer casing where the 4 bolts were attached. Hit opposites (a bit like on a car fitting a car tyre) until the end casing comes free. DO NOT SPRAY OIL DURING THIS PROCESS AS MAY HARM THE ALTERNATOR WHEN NEXT FIRED UP. The windings should also drop off during this process, slide off and place carefully in a safe place. To Remove the Rotor: Only do this if you require the Rotor off the Generator! Due to the design the rotor gets tightened onto the crankshaft with the turning of the engine, so they can get stuck pretty solid! There are a few ways to remove the Rotor (Armature). Below we have found a video that will assist you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2OUolBIgkE If that doesn't work, try this method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsNJLd7j0Yk

First check the circuit breakers on the control/outlet panel.
Then take the end off the generator and look at the brushes (usually what breaks) and the 2 slip rings they ride on (these get dirty and have to be cleaned off with a bit of emery cloth)
Then look at the voltage regulator (the little board that the brushes plug into)

Let me know if you need more detailed help,
Carl

Of course you can, just use the correct weight.

It sounds like your fuel mixture is too lean, closing choke is richening the mixture, by closing off air

Sounds like a weak spring on the governor

Drain out the overfilled crankcase do not run this engine like this, you can lock up the engine.

Voltage regulator, carbon buildup in the cylinders, the carburetor may need overhauling, engine governor may have a stretched spring, Spark plug may need replacing, Timing may be off, air filter may need changing, and lastly, your load may exceed the ability of the generator.Checking this list will uncover the loss of power

If you filled the fuel tank with gasoline enhanced with ethanol the fuel may be bad and caused the carburetor to gum up. Also Honda engines have a low oil sensor and from your description of the oil, can cause problems with the sensor and the engine won't start. Try changing the oil first and then adding a small engine gasoline additive that helps with stale gasoline starting problems.

The minimum wattage needed to start a air-conditioning unit is usually 3000 watts but there can't be anything else at all using power at the time. If this is on an RV there are components such as the refrigerator, water heater, power inverter and house battery charger that will automatically start when the RV is connected to the generator. These may need to be manually shut off sometimes at the main power box.

http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31ZB4770.pdf Won't charge? Charge what? This generator has bo battery charging capability.

http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31ZT7601.pdf There isn't a rotor or distributor on this engine. The ignition module can go bad. The flywheel of the engine has a magnet embedded in it to trigger a spark from the midule.

it appears to be insufficient fuel flow to the carby check for blockages in the tap , lines , tank filter, needle and seat area

I know it's not a honda, but my generac governor went out, had to take it to a repair shop (still under warranty) they showed me the problem was the pin had snapped, u may have to "bite the bullet" and have a small engine repair tech do it. Its not easy to get to.

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If people could just learn to GOOGLE their questions... Honda G400 Type VIN G400 1000001 1096409 Small Engine PartsThis is on the same website, it's for serial number G400-1200001-1519048, Honda calls it G400K1(sorry, Fixya doesn't give me the option to set this as a link)Either search on that website for Honda G400K1 or drop the following into your address bar.http://www.ereplacementparts.com/honda-g400k1-type-qb6vin-g40012000011519048-small-engine-parts-c-37657_37658_37986_37705.html

Check the igni system

Type maker, model, user manual in computer search engine. It will bring up sites to get user manual. In the manual, there is a wiring diagram

Possibly bad gas. Use SeaFoam fuel system cleaner. Check spark plug.

Use carb cleaner and spray cleaner into carb to clean. For preventative maintenance use SeaFoam fuel system cleaner.