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Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement

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  1. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Honda EU2200IT A2 Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before you begin, make sure the generator is switched off and the generator is cool to the touch.

  2. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 2, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the spark plug cover.

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    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

    • Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

  4. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the maintenance cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the maintenance cover in place.

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    • Swing the top of the maintenance cover out.

    • Remove the maintenance cover.

  6. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Drain the engine oil: step 6, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Drain the engine oil: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap.

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    • Place an oil pan below the fill port to catch the engine oil.

    • Carefully tilt the generator towards the oil pan to drain the oil.

  8. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • During reassembly, be sure to refill the engine oil:

    • If you recently resealed the crankcase cover with liquid sealant, wait at least 20 minutes before adding oil.

    • Use SAE 10W-30 oil, up to 0.46 US quarts.

    • Add oil until the dipstick is almost completely submerged.

  9. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Drain the carburetor fuel bowl: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Place a container below the drain tube to catch the excess fuel.

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    • The carburetor drain screw is located at the bottom of the carburetor.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the fuel drain screw until fuel begins to drain out of the carburetor.

    • Once you drain the fuel bowl, re-tighten the fuel drain screw.

  11. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Back Cover: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the back cover.

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    • Remove the back cover.

  13. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Loosen the front cover: step 13, image 1 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Loosen the front cover: step 13, image 2 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Loosen the front cover: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the four screws securing the front cover:

    • Two Phillips screws

    • Two Phillips screws (one on each side)

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    • Swing the top edge of the front cover away from the generator.

    • Pull the front cover away slightly away.

    • The front cover still has many wires connected to it. Be careful not to strain any wires.

  15. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the left cover: step 15, image 1 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the left cover: step 15, image 2 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the left cover: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the lower gray plates from both sides of the generator.

    • During reassembly, be sure to reinstall the gray plate with the air vent cutout onto the right (access-side) cover.

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    • Remove the fasteners securing the left (non-access) cover:

    • Two Phillips screws

    • Two 10 mm bolts

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    • Remove the left (non-access) cover.

  18. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the right cover: step 18, image 1 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the right cover: step 18, image 2 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the right cover: step 18, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the vent and drain tubes out of their cover ports along the bottom of the right cover.

  19. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the Phillips screw securing the starter rope port.

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    • Thread the starter rope handle through the port's cutout.

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    • Remove the right (access-side) cover.

  22. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Fuel Tank: step 22, image 1 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Fuel Tank: step 22, image 2 of 3 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Fuel Tank: step 22, image 3 of 3
    • If you are replacing only the fuel tank, you can skip the next six steps.

    • Use a screwdriver to pry and loosen the diaphragm tube from the fuel pump.

    • Disconnect the diaphragm tube from the fuel pump.

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    • Use a pair of pliers to squeeze and slide the spring clip off the fuel pump port.

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    • Residual fuel may leak out of this hose. Be ready to contain any spillage.

    • Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump.

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    • Pull and disconnect the engine stop switch connector from its socket.

  26. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the Phillips screw securing the starter rope guide.

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    • Feed the starter rope handle and guide through the panel cutout.

  28. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the fuel tank: step 28, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the fuel tank: step 28, image 2 of 2
    • Any residual fuel in the tank will leak. Be ready to contain any spillage.

    • Use a pair of pliers to squeeze and slide the spring clip off the fuel tank port.

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    • Disconnect the fuel line and filter from the fuel tank.

  30. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the Phillips screw securing the left (non-access) frame assembly.

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    • Remove the left (non-access) frame assembly.

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    • Lift and remove the fuel tank.

  33. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the under-cover: step 33, image 1 of 1
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry up the blue wire harness from the under-cover.

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    • Use a mallet and punch to tap out the front collar (closest to the electrical panel) securing the motor assembly to the under-cover.

  35. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 35, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the motor rear to the under-cover.

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    • The motor assembly is heavy. Follow safe lifting practices when you lift the assembly.

    • Lift the motor assembly off the under-cover and set it aside.

  37. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the left shroud: step 37, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the left shroud.

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    • Begin separating the left shroud from the engine assembly by pulling it away from the assembly.

    • The shroud sits in a groove on the engine assembly and may take some force to pull out.

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    • Pull along the edge of the shroud until you separate the shroud from the engine assembly.

    • Remove the shroud.

  40. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the air filter housing: step 40, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the air filter housing: step 40, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the Phillips screw securing the filter cover.

    • During reassembly, be sure to tighten the screw to at least 1.7 ft-lb to prevent it from loosening during operation.

    • Remove the filter cover.

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    • Remove the air filters from the filter box.

    • To clean the filters:

    • Clean the filters in warm soapy water

    • Allow the filters to dry thoroughly

    • Dip the filters in clean engine oil, and squeeze out excess oil

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    • Disconnect the breather tube from the air cleaner housing.

  43. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 43, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following fasteners securing the housing:

    • Two 8 mm nuts

    • During reassembly, tighten these to 3.6 ft-lb.

    • One 8 mm bolt

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    • Remove the air filter housing.

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    • During reassembly, replace the air intake gasket if it shows signs of wear.

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    • During reassembly, use this photo as a reference for how to route the hoses.

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    • Unclip the fuel and air hoses from the side of the motor assembly.

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    • Pull the breather tube straight out of its port.

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    • Use a flathead screwdriver to unclip the carburetor wires from the side of the motor assembly.

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    • Slide the carburetor off its two bolt rails.

  51. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 51, image 1 of 1
    • During reassembly, replace the carburetor seal if it shows signs of wear.

  52. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 52, image 1 of 1
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the carburetor insulator.

    • During reassembly, tighten these bolts to 2.2 ft-lb.

  53. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 53, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 53, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the carburetor insulator along with the two bolt rails.

  54. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 54, image 1 of 1
    • During reassembly, replace the insulator gasket if it shows signs of wear.

  55. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 55, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts securing the right shroud.

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    • Begin separating the right shroud from the engine assembly by pulling it away from the assembly.

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    • Pull the shroud away along the edge. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry it out of the engine assembly groove.

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    • Remove the right shroud from the engine assembly.

  59. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Disconnect the wires: step 59, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Disconnect the wires: step 59, image 2 of 2
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the light green ground wire to the engine assembly.

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    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the dark green ground wire to the engine assembly.

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    • Disconnect the wiring harness from the rectifier socket.

  62. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 62, image 1 of 1
    • Cut the zip tie securing the coil ignition wire to the harness.

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    • Disconnect the coil ignition wire from the harness by pulling it apart from both ends.

  64. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the coil ignition assembly: step 64, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the coil ignition assembly.

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    • Unroute the coil ignition wire from the engine assembly.

  66. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 66, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the coil ignition assembly.

  67. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the fan cover: step 67, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the three bolts securing the fan cover.

  68. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 68, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the fan cover off the engine assembly.

  69. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 69, image 1 of 2 Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 69, image 2 of 2
    • During reassembly, make sure that the cable strain relief sits properly in its fan cover cutout.

  70. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the cooling fan: step 70, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the cooling fan.

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    • Remove the cooling fan, fan set plate, and starter pulley.

  72. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the rotor: step 72, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 19 mm socket to remove the nut securing the rotor.

    • This nut is heavily bolted on. Use an impact wrench to loosen it, or use a breaker bar with a strap wrench to break it free.

    • During reassembly, tighten this nut to 66 lb-ft.

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    • Attach a flywheel puller to the rotor and attach the collar bolts to the marked holes.

    • Use the flywheel puller to loosen the rotor from the axle.

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    • Remove the rotor.

    • Reassembly tip: When you replace the rotor, make sure the rotor aligns to the key on the shaft.

  75. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement, Remove the pulse sensor: step 75, image 1 of 1
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the pulse sensor.

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    • Remove the pulse sensor from the engine assembly.

    • Reassembly tip: Be sure to route the stator wiring harness underneath the pulse sensor.

  77. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 77, image 1 of 1
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the stator.

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    • Pull and remove the stator away from the engine assembly.

    • Be careful not to lose the key on the drive shaft.

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    • Pull up and disconnect the two stator plugs from their sockets.

  80. Honda EU2200IT A2 Stator Replacement: step 80, image 1 of 1
    • Only the stator remains.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Great video, with good clear pictures.

Randall Iwanaga - Reply

Well done - this also applies about 99% to the non-USA version the EU22i.

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