Simple Fix for a Surging Honda Generator

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Is your generator surging at idle? First it revs then slows down then revs again? Mine was too until I found this super-simple fix that cost me nothing, was done in about an hour and saved me a potentially expensive trip to the engine shop.
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@michaelvarma1077 9 дней назад

Thanks for posting a clean and concise video. I use my Honda EU2000i generator at least once a year to announce a 4th of July parade for the City of Lake Forest (CA) and it was running rough. Didn't even know how to describe the noise it was making beyond it wasn't running smoothly. Now I know rough idle and surging. Took me longer to go to Walmart and get the carburetor cleaner and compressed air (which you need to be 18 years old to purchase - who knew?) than it did to take apart, clean, and reassemble . . . maybe 20 minutes max. My 10 year old generator is, once again, purring like a kitten. Should make you feel good that a video you posted about four years ago is still helping people around the world. Much appreciated.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 9 дней назад

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, it is nice be helpful. Haha! I guess that kind of makes me the Helpful Honda Guy! Anyway, thanks for watching!

@5302Stang 2 года назад

Thank you so much, been searching for an hr no luck then I saw this video. Worked perfect.

@petecooney8490 Год назад

Thank you for the excellent, simple, and easy to follow video. So easy to fix once you know the problem. Well done!!

@ocdforlife 3 месяца назад

The only issue I had was when I pried out the jet, the o-ring remained in the carburetor. I had to use a bent paper clip as a pick to get it out and reinstall it on the jet. A bit of a PITA but once I got it back together, no more surging!! Thank you

@InTheVise 2 года назад

Thank you for making this very well made video! I will try to fix my surging Honda EU generator tomorrow.

@CaptainCropper 2 года назад

Thanks for that, I'm going to have a go on my Loncin this weekend, same issue, same carb, left in the garden for 4 years so it's a miracle it runs at all!

@peteprice3365 Год назад

Thank you! This was an easy fix - once you laid it all out! For any guitar players out there the wire size that worked for me was an acoustic guitar light gauge E string (0.012). I tried a 0.013, but that felt too big and I didn't want to force it. Many thanks for an excellent video. Well Done!

@user-ce6nc8ig9r 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video. I too had let mine set too long between runs. Your video info was just the fix mine needed. Runs now just fine.

@guylaycock3113 2 года назад

Did this to mine, worked perfectly , Thanks so much.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@timsharp3 Год назад

Thanks for your video. I followed the video and repaired my EU1000i and it worked fine.

@mikek1778 3 года назад

Great solution for surging Honda . Thank you as your recommendation fixed the problem with my Honda EU2000i.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 3 года назад

Great to hear, Mike! Thanks for watching!

@grantskinner5785 Год назад

Just wanted to say thank you VERY much, I found other videos on how clean the jets, but mine was still the same. It now runs like a dream again. Thanks

@BobDawsonRV-Smart Год назад

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!

@tomk653 Год назад

Thank you for a very helpful video! This fixed both of my generators that have been surging since I bought them brand new.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart Год назад

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@mattwaters6987 2 года назад

Thanx for sharing! Great fix!

@Cabritostube 2 года назад

Really helpful video, I got my EU1000i fixed in no time. Thanks!

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Super happy you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and please subscribe.

@lucb2822 2 года назад

Awesome ! Nailed my problem right down to the brush wire !!!

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Haha! So glad to help. Thanks for watching and please don't forget to subscribe!

@lenwalker7393 3 года назад

Good demo. Thanks.

@WalkingTrashcan Год назад

Thanks for the video. I never knew the jet was so easy to remove in honda carbs. I have a slightly bigger model of generator and the carb is virtually the same. Best part for me was I had easier access to the carb without having to unscrew it from the engine first.

@lllJuanlllCarloslll 3 года назад

Thanks for your advice. It worked for me to solve my problem with my generator

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Glad we could help!

@galtsghost27 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I’ve been researching this problem for quite some time and didn’t want to have to empty the gas tank to fix…even though that would still be a good idea. Could do in 10 minutes now that I’ve done it. Thank you!!

@waynedavis5417 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. This resolved my issue.

@shelbyandmargaret 2 года назад

This was a very helpful video. Thank You.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

@paulinoregon7538 2 года назад

thank you. this absolutely solved my Honda 2000 gen surge problem. took me about a hour. jet was blocked and used a bristle from a wire brush. fit perfectly. local service knew prob and wanted 1 1/2 hrs plus parts if needed. $120 average as their rate is $80 Hr. thanks again for the great and easy instructional video. Paul

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

@lowbD Месяц назад

Worked for me thanks!!!!

@Phxshadowz Год назад

I recently fixed my Westinghouse generator. It had a clogged jet. Works great now!!

@robferguson9371 Год назад

Thank you so much for your information I was about to take my generator to the local Honda centre and they said it would be about $250 to get into the carburetter to fix that problem I did it literally in 15 minutes thank you so much

@Ken-Muir 4 месяца назад

Worked for me! My 18-month old log splitter has a GX200 Honda engine, and was proving difficult to start, was surging at low speed, and would then cut out when the speed was reduced to an idle. Removing the idle jet (size #38), cleaning it out with a 0.35mm diameter strand of wire, and then using an ultrasonic cleaner and carb cleaner, got it running perfectly! Many thanks!

@stephenbethke4788 2 года назад

This worked like a charm! Thank you! I had just cleaned the main jets only to find that my generator was still surging. Of course I hadn't cleaned the idle jet! I tried a twist tie but it was too thick. So I looked around on my untidy workbench, and spotted a set of guitar strings (who knows why I kept them) but one of them did the trick.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Super glad to help!

@chrisgoforth8247 2 года назад

Spot on my good man! Problem solved.

@javierjamerson Год назад

I used the smallest needle n my wife's sewing kit.It juuust fit. We're Off grid using Solar/wind So this is a huge deal for backup power!!! Worked like a charm She's piring like a kitten.

@frankpineda1832 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

@wiled9307 Год назад

Thank a lots. My camp neighbors will be happy

@joshuamark3096 3 года назад

thanks and especially the 7 and 7/8 !!!

@greatdane3343 11 месяцев назад

Great video 👍

@markwood-nh2zn 10 месяцев назад

Followed your instructions,it now runs perfectly, my friend was going to dump it after having paid £200.for a service and to rectify the fault,it came back worse,thanks a lot,brilliant,I've now got an operational generator for nothing. M.wood london uk.

@vitaliydiyguy7570 2 года назад

Good job 👍🏽

@bluebelieve 3 года назад

I keep the cut off ends of my guitar strings for cleaning jets. You can collect quite a verity if sizes over the years.

@johnnyvw804 2 года назад

That did the trick! Old brass brush cleaned it right out and it's idling smooth again. Works the same on EU2200i.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Nicely done! Thanks for watching and thanks for letting us know.

@thepromptandprint 2 года назад

Gonna try this tomorrow on my 2200i. Will update. Thank you!

@mmcgee1231 2 года назад

Did it work on the 2200?

@tricone3 2 года назад

@@mmcgee1231 worked on mine last year and going to do again this year. Thought I drained everything but apparently not. I have the 2200i and the 2200i companion.

@rdaystrom4540 2 года назад

Great video. I missed the idle jet. Now I know. Thanks

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@waynemiller6070 15 дней назад

RU-vid at its best. I don't even have this generator.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 15 дней назад

Haha! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

@manuelcristobal8962 3 года назад

Good job

@chucklindadement2561 2 месяца назад

Great video. This solution worked for me. Generator now purrs like a kitten. Thanks!

@darrellwoodruff7570 3 года назад

I used a welding torch tip cleaner to fix mine. It has around a dozen different size wires. I found one that fit my jet perfect. You can grab a torch tip cleaner at Home Depot for a couple of bucks!

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 3 года назад

Hey, Darrel, that's a great tip! Thanks for that and thanks for watching!

@greggcohn2514 3 года назад

I use the tip cleaner for all my carburetor rebuilds. Great tool!

@scottgile Год назад

Dont use wire clean tips. Consult a dealer for proper carb cleaning. (I'm a yamaha, mercury, arctic cat, Polaris, stihl dealer. Improper carb cleaning techniques can cost you a carburetor. Some carbs cost over $700...be careful on internet info

@joeyholloway322 Год назад

Thank you so much

@BigIdeasLittleTime Месяц назад

Thanks!

@hutchrt0596 2 года назад

I'm surprised no one's answered this yet, but you just use a bread tie! Strip the paper off the bread tie and rock on. Is the exact size for almost any carb cleaning you need to do.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Haha! That's outstanding! Thanks for chiming in and thanks for watching.

@dnoragon1723 4 месяца назад

Love the video as for the wire I laughed because I have used wire brush bristle many times. But at any hardware store you should be able to find a torch tip cleaner kit. It has varying sizes and comes in a small case they fit in the palm of your hand but each wire has ribs on it that helped you clean out the sides Of the opening as well. There are typically used for cleaning welding torch tips

@alsilva6672 2 года назад

Awesome ThankYou !!!

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

And thanks for watching! If you haven’t already, please subscribe!

@phuntsokangrup3871 3 года назад

Same problem occurred with my generator which wasn't used for almost for year and a half. Thanks. I may not be able to do myself. At least I know the problem now and call the service technician.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 3 года назад

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

@hydra-chempressurewashing5704 Год назад

Honda GX 630 pressure washer with only 85hrs On it started surging and backfiring soon as I let off the trigger and went into idle.. I replaced both coils, new fuel pump, new spark plugs, I even pulled out the pilot jet's and blew them out with compressed air.. put it all back together and still did the same thing backfiring and surging.. I watched this video followed his advice used the needle from a wire brush put it back together and it ran smooth as silk on idle.. that's one trick I'll never forget.. 👍

@BillySBC 2 месяца назад

The wire you're looking for is a guitar string, I always use the thin upper B or E strings to clean our carb passages.

@Jase013 2 года назад

Great video, will definitely try that. I have a surging generator that is outputting very low wattage (less than 100w) under load. Could this surging be the cause of that problem?

@Tommyr 2 года назад

Go to home depot and buy a welding tip cleaner kit. About $5. Has many TINY size tips!

@arriagada1957 2 года назад

I used white out to mark the idler screw..and wire brush bristle ... comprende amigo !! I left the bristle back of the access cover case need it again..

@traveler7249 Год назад

Interesting - Thank you for the wire tip. Do you think it would run badly if the jet was worn larger from a larger wire? -- I haven't encountered the issue but this should save some $$ - especially since my local repair shop didn't survive the COVID shutdown.

@carlosderegil8674 3 года назад

i saw this video Im in mexico, my honda EU 20i is running fine but at the time something demands more than 1000 watts it surges and protrcys it self, my other twin honda eu 20i doesnt do that , it does give the power in a blink time, i have gone through all the steps and still does it

@1volleyballdad 2 года назад

Look for an acetylene torch tip file cleaner in your local home improvement store (welding supplies), it has very small wire files of different sizes in it that prove quite useful for all the jets in a carb. CAUTION THESE ARE FILES FOR TORCH TIP CLEANING AND WILL FILE HOLES BIGGER if your not careful, great tool to have on hand.

@scottgile Год назад

Dont over ream the jets. Not the correct tool for someone not mechanically inclined

@d_a_music5394 2 года назад

Thanks for this clip. My Tiger G950 does not work smoothly, it is surging and produce unstable current. I have tried to clean the carburetor,piston and ring, no positive change ,please help

@microdoses Год назад

Super-newbie question of the day: I presume that one should drain all of the old gas prior to this repair or the problem would recur fairly quickly, correct? My Honda EU3000is and I thank you very much for this great video! Cheers.

@robertkoernke588 26 дней назад

2200i ... Tightening never gets low enough 😮

@tonypagan8852 3 года назад

I have a generator with a new carb works fine without a filter but as soon as i try to even put the cover on without the filter it runs like crap then shuts off any suggestions?

@avadeal345 2 года назад

Small guitar strings work amazing on small engine carbs.

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 2 года назад

Fascinating! Thanks for that and, thanks for watching!

@chillmn 2 года назад

Small e guitar string works well

@stuff8481 Год назад

Did you run the gas out? It seems like otherwise there would be gas everywhere. Just curious before I get into it. My generator is running so choppy I don't really want to run it, so should I clamp the input line and drain the carb, or does something prevent fuel flowing out when the jet is removed?

@kongboa1971 Год назад

Is it the same carb on eu22i? I have the same problem, only worse, a sudden current load stalls it.

@josephgaestel1193 2 года назад

Nice job. I have a new EU2200i and getting a similar surge. I am guessing my issue is altitude. We are at 4800 feet agl.

@jimdent351 11 месяцев назад

It's a common problem right out of the box. Also, the carbs are far more temperamental than they should be. Mine surged slightly when I bought it and the exhaust smelled worse than I thought it should, but I thought it was normal. After using it twice for camping, over the period of one summer, I drained the gas and put it away. This summer I started it and it surged badly. It also has a raw fuel smell when it runs. I'm at 810 feet. This time I'm going to store it with fuel in the system but the tank nearly empty to see if that makes a difference.

@richardrodriguez7825 11 месяцев назад

Honda advises installing a different fuel jet for higher altitudes. They sell one targeted for 5,000 - 7,000’, and one for 7,000’ and higher that compensates for less atmospheric pressure.

@AAHKLEE 2 года назад

I was most interested in your 4 7/8" turns on the idle screw. Mine had been messed around with by the previous owner and it was 4 1/8" turns. I dismantled and super cleaned the carb. Installed new emulsion tube and air pilot jet. Blasted all jets/passages with carb cleaner and compressed air. Float bowl and all internal parts look like they are brand new. Zero signs of gum or varnish. I STILL HAVE a minor stumble both at idle and under load. Can anyone tell me about the tiny adjuster right at the mounting flange beside the left side stud. What does it do? Is it altitude related? I am 98' ASL. I welcome any and all comments. Thanks.

@boriskarloff598 2 года назад

Have you tried mechanic in a bottle? Give it a shot. Let it sit for a few days.

@shaunferg7504 2 года назад

Used a bread tie to clean the jets!

@TheSailingChannel 2 года назад

My almost new Honda EU 2200 Companion just started cutting power off then back on as it adjusts to my sail boat's power demands. This happens in both normal and ECO mode. Why? This shuts everything off then back on including my new MarinAire system.

@LuisHernandez-lk6qh Год назад

What happens if one doesn’t do this an the engine keeps sounding like that while use??

@MrCiscodisco 2 месяца назад

Very helpful, well made video. Hoping I don’t need to follow it 🤞

@artpimentel5244 11 месяцев назад

I liked the price and the power rating I haven’t started it yet but it seems like a beefy machine. Like the brand name. What I didn’t like was I was promised a Bonus of a free cover if I filled out a review, tried and failed. Tried Customer Service and got no help. Hope they will be there if i really need them.

@digitalmixer 2 года назад

I have a ai power yamaha sc2300i 2300 1800 is it the same

@urukadooedwards7637 3 года назад

Mine surges as soon as I start it. You think this is the problem?

@BobDawsonRV-Smart 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Yes. I'd be willing to bet on it.

@gerard7622 Год назад

I'm having the same problem with mine. But mine is not a Honda. It's an ai power brand. I tried that and it still won't work. Any other ideas?

@sethdewey2121 Год назад

What if its a brand new out of the box generator an it does this?

@BobDawsonRV-Smart Год назад

It seems to me you take it back. It probably means it's been sitting n their shelf a very long time with gas in it or they sold you a used unit. Either way it shouldn't be your responsibility to fix it.

@volvogt21 4 месяца назад

It's not an idle adjust screw. It doesn't do anything other than force the plastic needle firmly into place and hold it there.

@LMF5000 2 года назад

I've always wondered something. If you run fresh fuel through the generator long enough (say by running it for several hours), will it eventually dissolve the varnish and clean the jets?

@cliff9136 2 месяца назад

The idle screw position is defunct. It has no bearing on idle speed.

@manuelcristobal8962 3 года назад

Can this happen to new engine?

@shortfuse43 3 года назад

Could be debris from the manufacturing process. New engines wouldn't probably have enough time for contaminants and gels to form in the jets from the gasoline.

@f270 3 года назад

My brand new EU2200i is surging. Did you get yours figured out?

@johnnelson9742 3 года назад

@@f270 same problem eu2200 wtf, I even put fuel stabilizer in there, its only been a week stored

@f270 3 года назад

@@johnnelson9742 shortfuse43 is right, I pulled mine apart and found little black pieces in the float bowl so I cleaned the jets and now it works as it's supposed to

@EquipmentDemo1 День назад

Guitar string

@OnTheHonda Год назад

These engines NEVER idle. So there is no adjustment. Good point at clearing though!

@BobDawsonRV-Smart Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@scottgile Год назад

Dont use wire clean tips. Consult a dealer for proper carb cleaning. (I'm a yamaha, mercury, arctic cat, Polaris, stihl dealer) Improper carb cleaning techniques can cost you a carburetor. Some carbs cost over $700...be careful on internet info

@unclejack41 7 месяцев назад

This is a D.I.Y. CHANNEL !! NOT FOR A DEALERS EMPLOYEE COMMENTS.

@scottgile Год назад

Definitely not a mechanic. The proper tools were not used and proper carb cleaning procedures were not used but for a DIY person it may work....if you carburetor is not that bad. See an actual dealer for a proper carb clean for anything. Come from a dealer standpoint this is not a proper way to clean a carb