Honda EB3000 / EB4000 — Draining fuel for storage
Maintenance · fuel system
For the Honda EB3000 / EB4000, from the Honda owner's manual.
Applies to: Honda EB3000, Honda EB4000, Honda GE300 engine, Honda GE400 engine
Before you start
- Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spillage when transporting. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
Procedure
- With the fuel valve OFF, remove and empty the filter cup.
- Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into a suitable container.
- Replace the filter cup and tighten securely.
- Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw; drain the gasoline into a suitable container.
- Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt (piston on its compression stroke) to close the exhaust and intake valves.
Source: Honda owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.