Honda EB5000 / EB6500 — Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Maintenance · Fuel system
For the Honda EB5000 / EB6500, from the Honda owner's manual.
Applies to: Honda EB6500, Honda GX390T2 engine
Before you start
- Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive; keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
- Handle fuel only outdoors.
Procedure
- Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
- Place a suitable gasoline container below the carburetor.
- Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline.
- Tighten the carburetor drain screw securely.
- Place a container below the sediment cup and remove the sediment cup.
- Turn the fuel valve lever to ON and drain the fuel from the tank.
- Install the sediment cup and a new O-ring.
Tools required
- funnel Amazon
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Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →, Honda GX390T2 engine →
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.