Honda maintenance..

Since we finally don't have use for our trustworthy Honda generator I did the needed maintenance and long term storage requirements. The entailed replacement of oil and spark plug. It also required that some small oil be put into the cylinder and lubricated. The valves also needed to be closed. Honda explains the process in their manual and its rather easy. Pull on the cord partially to close the valves, preventing any air from entering the chamber during storage.

Here's an inside shot of the generator. Oil drain on bottom left of image. They have a carburetor drain screw also. The filter is the big black box in the middle which needs only to be washed with soap and water. Inside the engine cover it shows the engine being 99 cm3. Its a four stroke engine so it doesn't need any oil in the fuel. Rather remarkable for a single cylinder engine.

As expected, we had zero issues with this wonderful generator. I would never buy anything else. There is a Honeywell for 1/2 the money but it's worth only 1/10 the quality. Its difficult to start, etc. This unit starts on the first pull and in this climate doesn't even require the choke toggle to be on when starting.