Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the carburetor for the Honda EU3000IS1AWK 3000 watt generator.

The guide lists all the gaskets encountered during the repair. You should replace any gasket that looks damaged or worn.

What you need

Step 1 Disconnect the spark plug

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 1 of 2

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 2 of 2

Before you begin, make sure the generator is off and cool to the touch.
Use a large flathead screwdriver to unlock the maintenance cover.
Open the maintenance cover.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the spark plug cover.
Remove the spark plug cover.

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Step 3

Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

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Step 4 Engage the fuel cutoff

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Engage the fuel cutoff: step 4, image 1 of 2

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Engage the fuel cutoff: step 4, image 2 of 2

Turn the fuel valve to the cutoff position.

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Step 5 Remove the air cleaner filter

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Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air cleaner filter: step 5, image 3 of 3

Unlatch the four clips securing the air cleaner cover.
Remove the air cleaner cover.

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Step 6

Remove the air cleaner filter from the housing.

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Step 7 Remove the air cleaner housing

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air cleaner housing: step 7, image 1 of 2

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Remove the air cleaner housing: step 7, image 2 of 2

Pull and disconnect the breather tube from the top corner of the air cleaner housing.

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Step 8

Pull and disconnect the lower tube from the bottom corner of the air cleaner housing.

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Step 9

Use a 10 mm socket to remove the three fasteners securing the air cleaner housing:
Two 10 mm nuts
During reassembly, tighten these nuts to 6.3 ft-lb (8.5 N-m).
One 10 mm bolt

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Step 10

Pull the housing out slightly from its recess.
The housing still has tubes clipped to it.

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Step 11

Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and unclip the tube from the air cleaner housing.

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Step 12

Remove the air cleaner housing.

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Step 13 Drain the carburetor bowl

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Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Drain the carburetor bowl: step 13, image 2 of 3

Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK Carburetor Replacement, Drain the carburetor bowl: step 13, image 3 of 3

Place a container below the carburetor drain tube to catch the excess fuel.
The carburetor drain screw is located at the bottom of the carburetor.
Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the brass fuel drain screw until fuel begins to drain out of the carburetor.
Once you drain the fuel bowl, re-tighten the fuel drain screw.

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Step 14 Remove the carburetor

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Be sure to replace any gaskets that are torn or worn out.
Remove the carburetor spacer gasket.
Replacement part: Honda Spacer, Carburetor 16220-ZE1-020

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Step 15

Slide the choke stay off the carburetor mounting bolts and move it out of the way.
The choke stay will still be attached to the choke cable.

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Step 16

Remove the air cleaner gasket.
Replacement part: Honda Gasket, Air Cleaner 16269-ZE1-800

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Step 17

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Slide the carburetor off the mounting bolts.
The carburetor is still attached to the generator with wires and hoses.
During reassembly, use the third photo as a reference for how to route the carburetor tubes.

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Step 18

Disconnect the throttle control connector from the top of the carburetor.
Unwrap the throttle control wires from the carburetor.

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Step 19

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Use pliers to squeeze and loosen the hose clamp securing the carburetor fuel hose.
Pull and disconnect the fuel hose from the carburetor.
Fuel may leak out when you disconnect this hose. Be ready to catch any spillage.