Honda EU3000is Oil change 100hr Service Spark plug and more

CORRECTION: TURN FUEL OFF DURING THIS PROCEDURE !! In this video I show how to do a full 100hr service on your honda generator. Make sure you follow the last step in the video for safety!! Also check and clean the prefilter inside the airbox cover, which is not in the video. Make sure to Smash 💥 the like button for me a subscribe..!! 👍🏼😀 #honda #hondaeu3000is #generator #diy
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[@lifeintnchevalier]

Nice method on cleaning spark arrester. I add a little Never Seize to the three small bolts to make sure they don’t fight me the next time. Good video, Thanks

[@TomFornicola]

"I like to use a flame because it's fun" love it. great video thanks

[@johnnysweekends]

Right!! I mean who doesn’t lol. Thanks, glad you liked 😀👍🏼

[@keitharmstrong263]

I enjoyed your short fulfilling video. You made it easy for someone like myself to actually want to do it rather than bringing it to the dealership. 👍👍👍

[@johnnysweekends]

Your welcome. Yea not to hard. One section at a time..👍🏼😀 Thanks for watching

[@23snowcat]

Good call on the spark arrestor! Mine was plugged and generator had a hard time starting and running. A quick clean and back in business! Thanks for the super video.

[@johnnysweekends]

Awesome glad it’s running good again… And thanks for watching 😀👍🏼👊🏼😎

[@dennisjesse10]

This was great. Fast and easy to follow. Thank you

[@johnnysweekends]

😀👍🏼

[@803mastiff9]

I would regularly do the 100 hour oil change. But if you are running in a clean environments the rest of it is unnecessarily and would defer to annual service or every 300-500 hours.

[@billevans2312]

Great Video. I would have skipped the fuel bowl and the arrestor for sure. I am finishing up my generator this afternoon. Thank you for posting.

[@johnnysweekends]

You’re welcome, yea a lot of people never do the fuel bowl but a good place to go if you have a running issue Thanks for watching 😀👍🏼

[@JimLBon]

What a great step-by-step video. Good on you!

[@johnnysweekends]

👍🏼😀

[@johnnysweekends]

Hope this helps the Honda eu3000is club. Thanks for watching !

[@julianmoya6725]

Like the blue towels and the Biogel gloves 😂, that's what's stocked in my garage too👍 I will follow your vid on my honda service. Thank you.

[@johnnysweekends]

Lol cant let them go to waist. It’s a shame what falls on the floor 😂👍🏼

[@Allaboutactioncc]

Man I love this video.. I feel 100% comfortable doing this now 🙏🏽

[@johnnysweekends]

😀👍🏼👊🏼

[@bobm2637]

Great video. I didn’t realize all those things were necessary. I was going to change the oil and the air filter and be done with it. Performing the other maintenance, however, will no doubt improve the service life of my unit and it won’t take very long to do.

[@johnnysweekends]

Depending on use some items can be skipped till the next round …👍🏼

[@samueltorres4576]

Thanks for the tips, I didn’t know some of those steps

[@johnnysweekends]

Awesome glad I could help. Thanks for watching 😀👍🏼

[@49VinCom]

Great tutorial. Thanks for for doing it.

[@johnnysweekends]

You’re welcome 👍🏼😀

[@tonycerviver2123]

Very nice video on DIY 100 Hour Maintenance. However, if one has to run this Honda 3K during the collapse, it should be concealed in a garage. So, if you could create a video on how to install Exhaust Extension Kits onto Muffler Pipe. That way one could route the extension to the outside via dryer vent concealment.

[@Itdontmatter69]

Great video, fast and simple

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you..👍🏼😀

[@michaelsmulsky]

Wow, great video brother, very detailed, thanks a lot!!!

[@johnnysweekends]

You’re welcome and glad it helped. And thanks for watching 😀👍🏼

[@millbilly6646]

fantastic !!!

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Great reviews always 👍

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you, appreciate it.. and thanks for watching 😀👍🏼

[@sks762auto]

The phrase "Go ahead" is said a lot.

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea I’m my more recent videos I’m more aware or words that are over used. So I figured I would go ahead and change them all since then..😀👍🏼😂👊🏼

[@sks762auto]

@@johnnysweekends You did a great job on the video. Thumbs up from me!

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you, some people if they find I used a word a lot they turned it into a drinking game 😂👍🏼

[@mynameisdon8883]

Great Video Mr Speedy

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you 😀👍🏼

[@CraigS_427]

Thanks for a great video.

[@johnnysweekends]

👍🏼😀👊🏼

[@lifenz1]

Great video. Just done oil change, spark plug replacement. Sediment cup was so clean after 150 hrs.. Guess you can clean every 300 hrs

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you and yes the sediment cup and even spark arrestor could go longer these are mainly basic checks but also depends how you use it. Thanks for stopping by 😀👍🏼

[@olahavardnes8482]

Great tutorial. Thanks 🙂

[@johnnysweekends]

You’re welcome 👍🏼😀

[@kingsalmon5905]

Great video, not interested in long over explained directions. Thank you very well done.

[@johnnysweekends]

Your welcome glad I could help..👍🏼😀

[@kingsalmon5905]

Is it ok to use full synthetic oil after it has regular oil in it?

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea but there is still a debate is full synthetic is to thin for these so some are staying with regular oil or a semi synthetic. I’m using semi synthetic in the gens and my lawn mower now as well but sometimes what ever I have in the garage since it is a lawn mower engine lol.

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, and to add, if the generator is not used that often, change the gas yearly.

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you 😀👍🏼 You can still use the fuel if you treated it but I wouldn’t let it go much longer. Just not worth the added trouble lol

[@mikegrappone9078]

Great job - Honda does say use a new crush washer when you change the oil.

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you, and yea anytime a crush washer is used like on a automobile and more you should replace. Years ago I didn’t have a new one. So I used the old. Then I started using the old on several for years because they didn’t leak. Now I have a couple crush washers I never use but have lol…😂👍🏼 As soon as I throw them away though..🤔

[@angusbradley]

Great video. Super helpful quick and too the point. While cleaning the spark arrestor have you ever noticed sheered rod bolts where the muffler gasket is. Would you consider a video on that. I’m off grid and remote so difficult to bring in for servicing

[@johnnysweekends]

I haven’t noticed but maybe someone else has who does way more service then I do. But could be where and how they are used.

[@martinalbert4]

wow, very well reviews...thanks....fun and save a lot of money 🙂

[@johnnysweekends]

Thanks Martin 👍🏼😀

[@ronkeech908]

Nice video

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you 😀👍🏼

[@Asidebar]

Honda EU 3000is is a wonderful generator.

[@johnnysweekends]

Definitely needs a update, so many others now that are lighter and have the same power. Sure not a Honda but Honda needs to bring so options.

[@Asidebar]

@@johnnysweekends Honda now has the eu3200i lighter and even more efficient. I live in Florida and DOT is sung the 3000I to run traffic lights here. They have them running for over week at 24 hours per day. They are the best and produce clean power which is needed to the traffic lights.

[@johnnysweekends]

The original 3000i is a tank… !! Good unit just heavy and big lol

[@mikecon7634]

Tks JW

[@johnnysweekends]

You are welcome. 😎

[@peterunderwood3447]

Why not check replace the Honda OEM 16952-KJ9-752 CH80 ELITE 80 PETCOCK FILTER/SCREEN and or o-ring while your at the sediment cup? I don't think it's necessary for 100 hour service, but it would make a good video. Most people don't even know it's hiding in the bottom of your tank. It does get blocked up with particles, rust, or water. Even if it does not get blocked up, eventually the plastic screen swells up and doesn't allow enough fuel to follow through the holes. Eventually mine became a non-runner because of this screen. The sediment cup and spark arrestor were good points, too. Most people never check those.

[@robertmintz63]

Concerning the bolts & nuts , when you are replacing them , put about 3/4 “ of electric tape on top of the nut then press you socket onto it , it will hold the nut so you don’t loose it

[@johnnysweekends]

That’s a good trick for the beginner’s…👍🏼 I used to use a grease or a wax years ago for ones I would be worried about but now After so many years don’t really need to. Thanks for the tip.

[@tedsweeney1983]

Great video, thank you!!! Have you tackled cleaning the combustion chamber yourself yet? Would love to see a video of that!

[@johnnysweekends]

Are you meaning the the flame arrestor ? Or muffler? Or cylinder head? Flame arrestor was already done in the video. Muffler only if chunks of soot/carbon build up is shooting out. Combustion chamber or cylinder only if needed. And if needed it’s probably from running at to low of engine speeds and not building enough heat. I would try a aggressive fuel cleaner first and over treat.

[@tedsweeney1983]

@@johnnysweekends Thanks for the fast reply! I'm referring to the cylinder head, the owner's manual suggests doing so after 500 hours, but I'm thinking that's likely overkill and more trouble than it's worth. I bought a used EU3000is and have no clue how many hours are on it, but the spark arrestor screen was pretty dirty. I'll get to the spark plug and replacing the filters soon in addition to the oil change. It runs fine, so I likely won't touch the cylinder head. I smell gas fumes around the gas cap, so need to replace the cap gasket (if that's a service item) or the entire cap... AWESOME tip on using a torch to burn off the carbon on the spark arrestor screen, works like a charm!

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea there is still a saying if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Kinda like valve adjustment. If it starts quick and every time don’t touch. No back firing or rough running leave them. Again the head could be cleaned with a good double fuel treatment and decent load like 60-80% to build some heat. This will do a great job cleaning it. 😀👍🏼

[@josephgrandov1502]

Thank you for the advice it worked perfect. I removed the spark arrester cleaned it and reinstall. put everything back together went to start it up using the key and it would not start. I can hear it making a whining noise. It starts with the pull cord. It started with the key before I started to work on it.

[@johnnysweekends]

It’s possible the battery is low or getting old or starter bendix is going out. Fire the gen up and let it run a little to charge battery. Check voltage as well make sure it’s charging. Also how old is battery?

[@josephgrandov1502]

@@johnnysweekends The battery is about 7yrs old. also where is the battery located if I have to change it? Thanks you for all your advice.

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea that’s getting to end of life for sure lol. Battery is behind front panel. Lower right I believe Remove the 4 volts and slide cover off

[@josephgrandov1502]

@@johnnysweekends Thank you for all your help!!

[@johnnysweekends]

You’re welcome 😀👍🏼

[@mikejohnson7768]

Hey Johnny, great channel, very helpful! have the 3000is ,bought it used and noticed the indicator light does not flash when started indicating hours.Why is that bud

[@johnnysweekends]

I believe the earlier models do not have the hour meter. Only later models eu3000s and the handi model and of course smaller models.

[@Super00steve]

Great video, love your channel. I have this generator and the green light blinks 6 times just like yours. Every manual I have read doesn't say anything about it being an hour meter on the EU3000IS. Just wondering what it means?

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you so much 😀👍🏼 If it blinks 6 times every time then that means it has more than 500 hours if I remember or maybe 600 but it’s weird they only have it do it that way. The Bluetooth models at least keep track now which is nice

[@richardphillips2405]

Great video. The only part of the 100 hour service that I am worried about is taking the exhaust apart to clean the spark arrester. That is, how to deal with frozen or broken bolts. I would also be interested in your tri-fuel adapter. What kind of adapter do you have and how did you install it. Thank you.

[@johnnysweekends]

Frozen bolts can be tough but a few tips, Spray with bead blaster, a few taps with a smaller hammer after being sprayed, or heating with a torch but it does not need to be glowing. Also depends where yours has been living… high moisture or not. Here is the tri fuel kit 😀👍🏼 TRI Fuel generator Kit Tri fuel conversion Honda Eu3000is kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLUiWVslpqIocU

[@israelleyva9997]

Great video easy to follow. May I ask where you got the wheel kit with handles ?

[@johnnysweekends]

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[@israelleyva9997]

Thanks !

[@RayLacks]

👍🏻

[@MrSkunks]

Do you change the spark plug gap over factory since you added the tri fuel?

[@johnnysweekends]

I don’t use NG but if I did I would tighten the gap a little. Or unless I only used lpg then maybe I would as well.

[@gregc9638]

Really nice video- I just got one of these. On the wheel kit on that generator. I have the same one but the thing is on backwards- dealer installed. does that plastic next to the exhaust on the handle kit get hot and melt. Thanks - I think I need to turn it around to match what yours looks like. Can't find any instruction manual on line anywhere for that wheel kit.

[@johnnysweekends]

No the exhaust goes up and out the vent so never really gets more then warm. It comes off and on super easy…just look at all the screws on the plastic cross bar and the 4 little ones under. Comes right off. 👍🏼

[@gregc9638]

@@johnnysweekends Thanks for reply, Can you explain the process to lift the generator to rotate the wheels around the front? don's have any instructions. Do you just tip it over?

[@johnnysweekends]

You would have to loosen all 4 bolts under it and then lift and spin it. You can tip it some but not all the way on its side . You may want a second person to help.

[@gregc9638]

@@johnnysweekends Thanks,I ended up tipping it all the way on it's muffler side and moved the wheels, the generator doesn't have any gas or oil in it yet, still waiting to put it in for the first time.

[@johnnysweekends]

Oh sorry I didn’t know it was new with no gas or oil. Sure flip it upside down if ya want 😂👍🏼 But glad you got it handled ..😀👍🏼

[@josephgrandov1502]

Do I have to turn off the fuel before I remove the sediment cup. Should I turn off the fuel before removing? When I remove it a lot of fuel keeps coming out.

[@johnnysweekends]

Yes!! Turn off and then remove. After it’s off it will still loose a little but will stop. Hope this helps 👍🏼

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

Very nice! The sediment bowl and the spark arrestor. Never covered in other videos. I own this gen. Has 10 hrs. on it and almost 2 yrs. left on Honda warranty. It is up for sale. I will put the proceeds towards a new EU7000is. My price at Home Depot: $4,599 (incl. 10% military disc.) Any thoughts on the EU7000?

[@johnnysweekends]

The Honda is a good unit but pricey but is a fuel injected unit. Some have chosen the large predator or even Genmax large models that are 9500 watts. Power houses are what those are!

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

@@johnnysweekends I am 65. I started buying new Cadillacs at the age of 21. I had work trucks and vans, the wife had the Cadillacs. When trade-in time came, they ran and looked great. They were always handed down to her sisters. I was taught to "buy the best, and buy it once". Another way to put it: "sure you can get a Predator cheaper, but how many times are you going buy it?". Another glaring issue with the china gens. is parts. 1) Bought a H/F Predator 3500 in 2017. It refused to start after it was warmed up. Returned for refund. 2) Bought a new 2017 Honda EM4000sx. $1999 (best gen. I ever owned, the electric start igx270 is a beast). I wanted a quieter inverter so I sold it for $1800 in 2021. 3) Bought a new 2021 EU3000is $1984 with mil. disc. I find this to be underpowered, it is now up for sale. Sights are now set on a EU7000. f.y.i. My camper: 2014 keystone 299ret widebody TT. I could run one 15k btu a/c, the microwave, the elec. water heater, all elec. 10 cu.ft. ref., LED TV, sat. box and at&t modem all running at the same time on the Honda EM4000sx (these are equipped with eco mode as well as automatic electric choke). Honda calls it "Auto Throttle" for the EM line. Cheers Johnny!

[@johnnysweekends]

It’s true buying twice is no fun. And the Honda eu3000 is a beast but really it could have been a 3500 and should have been. But they are super quiet and run for ever for the most part. But again under powered. I think you’ll like the Honda 7000 they are quiet as well. Check for lightly used people are always selling them.

[@mikejohnson7768]

Johnny tell me about the green flashing light when you start the genny, how many hours is high for a 3000is. Thinking about buying one used

[@johnnysweekends]

So if more than 5 flashes it has 600 hours or more. When you start it the green light will start flashing and then stop after 6 and stay on. If it flashes twice then stays on it has 200-300 hours

[@mikejohnson7768]

Johnny the gunny is used and light comes on but doesn't flash,could it have been rigged?

[@mikejohnson7768]

Any way I can figure the manufacturers date from serial # how old the unit is

[@johnnysweekends]

There is a sticker on the engine that has the test on it

[@The_combat-nurse]

What do you have to do to switch between propane or gasoline?

[@johnnysweekends]

Turn off the fuel switch on the generator and let it run out of gas or use the fuel screw to drain carb and then done. Now use propane

[@ThatNomadicCouple]

Boy if I changed my spark plug every 100 hours it would be changed once a week lol

[@johnnysweekends]

Lol well it is a inspect or replace but sometimes if nothing wrong don’t touch it lol..😁👍🏼

[@josephgrandov1502]

I'm having a hard time getting my spark plug socket onto the spark plug. it seems like the OHV cover is in the way. Any suggestion on how to fix the problem? Thank you.

[@johnnysweekends]

If you have the original spark plug long socket tube that may help. But I have only heard this one other time before. You may try and loosen the valve cover bolts and see if it will move but it won’t be much. I know mine is pretty snug as well. Let me know if you got it

[@josephgrandov1502]

@@johnnysweekends Thanks for the advice. I finally got it off and the new one on.

[@SvenM.Ekeren]

Where did you get that wheel kit and handles?

[@johnnysweekends]

Here ya go this is the whole kit, which is actually in stock and a pinch cheaper then it has been amzn.to/3OYV6kN

[@sheets8277]

Did you get a new tri fuel kit or when did you move it from the door?

[@johnnysweekends]

Lol wow you noticed ! Your maybe the only one. Yes I moved it because it made the unit wider and was banging into things when I moved it. So behind it didn’t add width and didn’t vibrate which I liked much better.

[@gavinelliot3564]

I change mine when it misses.checked every service with out fail.T800Aust

[@trentparker3168]

Sooo what about the fuel filter that is inside the fuel tank? When and how do you change that?

[@johnnysweekends]

That’s typically done every 300 hours or more or like most people never touch it till it gives problems. Kinda like there car.. but those are internal now on the fuel pump.

[@leguirerj]

I will have to keep this video for posterity. My EU3000is only have 27 hrs so far. When it gets to 100, I'll do all these things.

[@johnnysweekends]

Wow nice. That’s like new!! Need a tri fuel kit..👍🏼

[@leguirerj]

@@johnnysweekends I have the Hutch Mountain tri-fuel kit. I run it on propane and natural gas. Had to use a Champion RC12YC spark plug to run on natural gas.

[@Asidebar]

@@johnnysweekends but it won't have same amount of power with propane

[@johnnysweekends]

Check the video I did on the tri fuel kit. Power was hardly effected at all..😀👍🏼

[@leguirerj]

@@Asidebar It does though. The reason most kits limit getting full output is because the jet limits propane fuel flow. Johnny's Tri-fuel kit from US Carburation has a valve that allows adjustment of fuel flow. The Hutch Mountain setup their jet to allow enough fuel flow to get rated running watts. For Natural gas, there isn't a jet for the EU3000is. I can get rated watts on natural gas as well.

[@Dontdelete420]

Good video, but you left out changing the filter inside the gas tank that's attached to the fuel seperator.

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea I wouldn’t even bother with it till every 500 maybe even more till your generators maybe having a issue. It’s not required in the manual for 100hr so didn’t bother.

[@justdoitpabandas9221]

How to install my Honda EU 30i starter rope

[@johnnysweekends]

I don’t have that model just the 3000is

[@battlefieldguyrage1949]

Im having problems getting the spark plug in smoothly how hard can I turn before it breaks someone lemme know as soon as possible

[@johnnysweekends]

You definitely do not want to cross thread it. When putting it in seat the plug then turn it back wards a full turn or so, that way the threads will line up. Then thread it in. Once it’s closer to all the way down is when it hits that smash washer. Then it’s about another full turn or till snug. You don’t have to cram it in super tight till it won’t go anymore.

[@aconllc]

What about the fuel filter?

[@johnnysweekends]

That is more for every 300 hours. And sometimes the old rule if it ain’t broke don’t fix it lol. But that would also be determined by the unit It self

[@01cissy]

Concerning the sediment bowl cleaning, a small in-line fuel filter can be used to keep the bowl clean. Great video !

[@peterunderwood3447]

The sediment bowl is mounted directly to the petcock/fuel on/off valve/in tank screen. There would be no way to put an inline filter where you described. And That would sort of defeat the purpose of the in-tank screen and the sediment bowl.

[@01cissy]

@@peterunderwood3447 You are correct. My mistake. Thanks for the correction. !

[@anameforthis]

Is a spark plug really needed at 100 hours? I am used to cars that go way longer on a plug.

[@johnnysweekends]

It recommended in the book. I just swap when its harder starting or just a normal inspection. You can go more than double unless its old.

[@DaBinChe]

You forgot to also replace the oil drain plug sealing/crush washer.

[@johnnysweekends]

I have replaced it. But I decided not to. And I didn’t for several just for fun. Never a leak. Same with my dirt bike I had even a couple vehicles If they had them. Still have a couple in the drawer. Just another you don’t need. Try it and keep the spare.

[@Mark-Dibble]

This needs done every 100 hours?

[@johnnysweekends]

According to the manual but the flame arrestor and sediment cup could be longer like 200-250. Just a inspection really and clean and needed

[@DixieNormas]

Forgot to oil the pre filter...

[@johnnysweekends]

Your the only one who has mentioned it ! It’s in the description because I totally forgot 😂👍🏼

[@marcosvasquez2558]

Where's the battery

[@johnnysweekends]

Behind the front panel. It will need to be removed

[@5400bowen]

Why do portable generators need so much maintenance? 100 hours? Think about any other gas engine that you would need to do all this every 100 hours! Your car, lawnmower, weedwhacker, chain saw…they make them for occasional use ONLY! 100 hours is 8 hours a night for 12 days! Every twelve days you need to do all this? That is some really crappy equipment. I wonder how they make them so delicate compared to almost any other type of equipment with a gas engine. And for TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS?!?! Honda has gone downhill drastically. I bought two Honda generators at Home Depot and one was burning oil straight out of the box. The other started doing it after about 20 hours. I broke them in gently and changed the oil after the first 10 hours.

[@johnnysweekends]

Well this is what’s called for on all small engines. Mainly because the amount of oil is minimal. The other stuff is not so important if you use it a lot. When sitting all the time is when things more attention. But these are some of the most reliable units out there. Well used to be. But there are a lot of options out there.