Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace the metal fan cover on the Honda EU3000IS1AWK 3000 watt generator. You must remove the fan cover in order to access the rotor and stator.
This is a prerequisite guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.
Tools
Parts
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Remove the recoil starter and move it out of the way.
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Be careful not to lose the metal collar in each of the recoil starter's bolt holes.
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Use a 10 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the starter pulley.
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Remove the starter pulley.
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Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the air cleaner housing bracket.
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Remove the air cleaner housing bracket.
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Use pliers to squeeze and loosen the hose clamp securing the carburetor fuel line.
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Pull and disconnect the carburetor fuel line from the petcock assembly.
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Use a large crescent wrench to loosen the petcock assembly from the fuel tank.
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Remove the petcock assembly.
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Place a container below the carburetor drain tube to catch the excess fuel.
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The carburetor drain screw is located at the bottom of the carburetor.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the brass fuel drain screw until fuel begins to drain out of the carburetor.
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Once you drain the fuel bowl, re-tighten the fuel drain screw.
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Disconnect the throttle control connector from the top of the carburetor.
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Unwrap the throttle control wires from the carburetor.
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Use a 10 mm socket to remove the seven bolts securing the fan cover:
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Four bolts on top
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One recessed bolt in the bottom left corner
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Two bolts in the bottom right corner
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Insert a pry bar underneath the fan cover.
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Pry upwards to lift the generator assembly slightly.
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As you lift the generator assembly with the pry bar, maneuver and remove the two generator mounts from their recess.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.