Hello, I have a brand new Honda eu2200i which I'm going to be breaking in soon. I'm on the coast of New England USA. There were some delays getting to this which turned out to be a good thing! I'm a internet research hound and in the interim found the motoman/mototune/run hard break-in article and read a bunch of related threads here and elsewhere as well. Just learned of this a couple days back so still sinking in, completely new info to me, makes sense! A couple questions. I live in a small apartment, this break-in will occur in front of my walk in rented storage area where I can do such things like run generators:
1. Prior to finding the mototune info I had seen a few mentions of removing the spark plug and dribbling some oil in, maybe Marvel Mystery Oil or the like, then pulling the start cord a few times before first starting. Read 4 or 5 really good generator break in threads here on BITOG and didn't see nary a mention of such. Not needed? Can't hurt? Procedure?
2. I'd like to get at least 40 degree temps to do this [start the break in procedure] but may venture forth in colder temps. Maybe have the generator inside overnight to be somewhat warm at start? After the first oil change it may be another day/time when I get back to it for the next run. Let it warm up inside again? Or does it matter. Can't see how but does this staggered approach matter? One thing I liked when researching the Honda is it has that cap that really seals in the gas odors, so I should be good sneaking it into my apartment under wraps
The generator will be used regularly year round, perhaps as much as several times a week. Run power tools, heater, etc. Also I flip stuff on Craigslist and meet buyers at a parking lot. I will now be able to offer on-site testing for all manner of electrical items.
thanks for your time and any info!
1. Prior to finding the mototune info I had seen a few mentions of removing the spark plug and dribbling some oil in, maybe Marvel Mystery Oil or the like, then pulling the start cord a few times before first starting. Read 4 or 5 really good generator break in threads here on BITOG and didn't see nary a mention of such. Not needed? Can't hurt? Procedure?
2. I'd like to get at least 40 degree temps to do this [start the break in procedure] but may venture forth in colder temps. Maybe have the generator inside overnight to be somewhat warm at start? After the first oil change it may be another day/time when I get back to it for the next run. Let it warm up inside again? Or does it matter. Can't see how but does this staggered approach matter? One thing I liked when researching the Honda is it has that cap that really seals in the gas odors, so I should be good sneaking it into my apartment under wraps
The generator will be used regularly year round, perhaps as much as several times a week. Run power tools, heater, etc. Also I flip stuff on Craigslist and meet buyers at a parking lot. I will now be able to offer on-site testing for all manner of electrical items.
thanks for your time and any info!