Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda EX1000 Generator, honda ex1000, adjustment screws


Question
I have a Honda EX1000 Generator. The generator starts fine and idles great, but when you try to give it any gas it stalls out. Any suggestions what to look for?

Thanks

Answer
Hello Dave:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Select the Generator File. Now Scrool Down and Select your Generator Model. Now Select the Carburetor File. Turn the Idle Air Mixture Screw Counter Clockwise 1/4 Turn If the Engine Will Rev Slightly More than it Did Before thwn Turn 1/4 More. If the Engine is Now Running Proper, then You can Use the Generator for a Now. You Need to  Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float (if Applicable)  and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John