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Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch So.....what does the actual owner's manual say to do? I'd do that. From the EU2000i owner's manual: Use SAE 10W-30 or SAE30, API Service Category SJ or later 1st change @ 20 hours or 1 month's use (whichever comes first) Future changes @ 100 hours or 6 months

Here's a list of where USA-spec Honda Generator are manufactured:

Originally Posted By: UncleDave They are similar on many levels - but published required maintenance is not one of them. Here is the Honda EU2000i schedule:

Originally Posted By: UncleDave Other than those two things - the yamaha is the pick. iron liner The Honda EU2000i does have a cast iron cylinder sleeve, as do all other Hondas, with the exception of the EU1000i, which is truly 100% aluminum.

Originally Posted By: PimTac If you buy your lawnmower at Home Depot or Lowes, be careful. Both Honda and Toro mowers are actually made by MTD. You would still get the Honda engine but everything else is MTD. That is why they are so much cheaper than buying at a lawnmower store or power...

Originally Posted By: lyle It turned 30 years old last month. I bought it new in May 1987, a Honda HRA 214 Awesome machine...the GXV engine is what put Honda small gas engines on the map. Originally Posted By: lyle I've looked at new Honda mowers, but the local dealer tells me to keep this...

Here's a link with everything you'd ever want to know about Honda carb / cleaning / etc.: How To Clean A Honda Carburetor Note gaskets can be fitted backwards, blocking vent holes or causing rough running (vac leak).

Butane cylinders are a popular fuel in Japan, where regulations make it difficult for an average consumer to purchase and store gasoline. In addition the the tiller, Honda also makes a Japan-only portable generator: Link from Honda on Butane Products

Couple of tips: (1) If you're only going to use this for a power outage, be sure to fully drain all the fuel from the tank and carb. Have fresh fuel (preferably regular unleaded with no ethanol.) in loose tanks (NOT inside the generator's tank) When the stored fuel > 6 months old, dump it into...

Originally Posted By: Daschicken GCV 160.. Does it have a timing belt tensioner? No, really does not need one. Belt is good for the life of the engine. Originally Posted By: Daschicken What rpm are the valve springs good for? Could they be lightened? No published spec, sorry. Originally...

Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en My push mower has a spring-loaded choke on the side of the engine that now, after five years, won't move after starting the engine. Honda mower, I assume? What's the full serial number? I will check for any service bulletins or tech data...

Originally Posted By: Bluestream Does Honda you model years to identify their product of just go by serial number. Serial number...it is the best way to ensure you get the correct parts or service procedure. For outdoor power equipment and loose engines, Honda uses a version code called a...

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit The folks in the area between San Francisco and Los Angeles have been under the influence of concentrated contrail chemicals for a couple of decades now. Explains quite a bit, doesn't it?

Originally Posted By: Bluestream Only one tag on the whole mower...6097564..I assume its the serial number. That's correct...the full serial number would be HR214-6097564. The original engine serial number should be GXV120-1558964 My records show that is an 'export unit' and that makes...

Originally Posted By: jhellwig Is Honda ever going to make a larger v twin like in the 900cc range? It seams that Kohler and briggs have that market tied up. While Honda could surely make an engine in that range, there is nothing on the horizon I can share with you right now. Market...

Originally Posted By: Bluestream Thanks. Where can I find the serial number on this mower? I've looked all over...

Originally Posted By: tom slick Hello Robert, what applications are the iGX engines used in? I see them in the engine catalog but haven't see one installed. Honda's EM-series (4k, 5k and 6.5k) and EB (4k, 5k, 6.5k) use the iGX, as well as the top-of-the-line 2-stage snow blower, the hybrid...

Originally Posted By: nthach Does Honda recommend fogging oil if I don't plan to fire it up on a regular basis to keep the cylinder from rusting? Yes, a teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole, then a pull or two to close the valves. Done!

Originally Posted By: Bluestream I have a 1988 HR214 Self-propelled mower that has begun to burn oil at start up. My research has shown me that the cast iron oil control ring tends to wear prematurely on these engines. This year I will tear the engine Down and replace the rings can you confirm...

Originally Posted By: Rab6715 Hi Robert. I've seen your name on other forums and you have been a great resource. In 2013 I purchased a Honda eu2000i. Soon after I bought it I came to realize the GX100 uses a OHC vs pushrod with other GX engines. A friend on mine told me I should have bought the...