Found a use for the Honda EU1000 generator

[John von]

Choke vs Run on EU 1000

I have a 1000 that doesn't like to run when the throttle is fully on the "run" setting. It sounds better (smoother) when it is more towards the choke setting. I have the set throttle halfway, just where the engines smooths out.

Has anyone else had this experience? Does this cause any excess wear, or perhaps goes through the oil quicker?

What type of oil does it use?

Appreciated,
John

 

[Tucson T4R]

See the previous post just before yours. He was told by a service rep that excessive use of the choke can foul the spark plug.

That being said, I would think if it only runs smoothly with a little choke applied, something else is not adjusted to spec. I would check the air cleaner and plug to be sure they are both clean and that you have fresh gas. Maybe a once over by a service tech if there are other tune up options that need attention.

For the oil, I run Mobile 1 extended performance 10-30W.

 

[BiG BoB]

We have one as a spare if the Inverter blows up.

One day when I needed it, it wouldn't start. Turns out some wasps had decided the little exhause pipe was the perfect place to start a nest....

Sean

 

[beemerchef]

I have a 1000 that doesn't like to run when the throttle is fully on the "run" setting. It sounds better (smoother) when it is more towards the choke setting. I have the set throttle halfway, just where the engines smooths out.

Has anyone else had this experience? Does this cause any excess wear, or perhaps goes through the oil quicker?

What type of oil does it use?

Appreciated,
John

It has been depending on the altitude... hummm... the higher the more choke! I have mega solar now but still use it for tools or hot air gun when I roast my coffee here in the desert. I use AMSOIL... in everything! I might even start drinking it!!! My bike has 200,000 miles on it and still as new...
That is about it... I use high octane... Love that thing!!!

Be well... Ara & Spirit

 

[BigJim]

Please take a picture

Of your 900 amp generator and post it up

I wish I had something else of similier size to compare it too. It definately makes noise, but it's quieter than I think you would expect. I wouldn't, for example, want to run it in a close quarter camp ground with neighbors over night (nobody would notice it during the day) but I wouldn't have a problem running in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors over night. It's quiet enough, that I could fall asleep with it running.

I could hold a normal tone of voice conversation with people around me as it was running. Perhaps the closest thing I can think of that sounds about the same level is a typical little autoparts store 12 volt compressor is probably louder than this generator. With the eco-switch, the engine runs only as fast as the power requires, so with minimal draw it's quieter.

Power is only about 900 amps constant, so always consider the next size up, like the EU2000, if you think you might need it. They apparently sound about the same, with the biggest difference between more heft and size. What I like most about the EU1000 is that I can literally carry it down a trail with one hand and my lights and pick ax in the other...for example. And it doesn't take up much more room in the truck than a loaded mid sized duffle bag.

You could probably go to an equipment rental place and pick one up to try out or at least hear for yourself.

 

[RunninRubicon]

Ooops

I do believe you mean 900watts and maybe 10amp.