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Honda EB5000 / EB6500 — Sediment Cup Cleaning

Maintenance

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.

Procedure

  1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
  2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position; remove the sediment cup and O-ring.
  3. Discard the O-ring.
  4. Clean the sediment cup in nonflammable solvent and dry thoroughly.
  5. Install the sediment cup and a new O-ring, and tighten securely.
  6. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position and check for leaks.

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.

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