Honda Generator will not start

[Jamie]

I have a Honda Generator EB5000 that will not hit unless you spray carb. cleaner in to the Carb. I have cleaned the carb. & fuel tank, open the screw on the bottom of the carb and gas runs threw it. It does have a auto throttle solenoid on the bottom of the carb. Can anyone help please? Thanks, Jamie

[roym]

Did you remove the main jet and nozzle to thoroughly clean them?

[Jamie]

I did clean the main jet. Thanks, Jamie

[MARLIN]

It does have a auto throttle solenoid on the bottom of the carb.

Or is it a fuel shut off solenoid.?

[Jamie]

According to the Ilp it is called auto throttle solenoid. I am not sure how that works.

[taxidermist]

How old is the gas in it? also did you take the idle screw out and pull the black plug out that is under the screw and clean that port?

Rob

[MARLIN]

is this yours ? # 15 fuel solenoid. needle will go down when powered by the key.you might hear the click.or hold on to it and turn the key on and off.
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[Jamie]

That looks like my carb. I guess it is a fuel soleniold, but the pointed end on mine doesn't move. I can not turn it with pliers.

[zare34]

That looks like my carb. I guess it is a fuel soleniold, but the pointed end on mine doesn't move. I can not turn it with pliers.

I have the same carburetor on my generator. That solenoid stops the fuel from entering the carb when the motor is turned off. It is suppose to prevents backfiring .

The solenoid is frozen. That is why it won't move. Did you check to make sure the solenoid is getting +12Vdc when the key is turned on ? If it is then remove the solenoid and

tap the pin down with a hammer and reinstall it. If it starts then it was the solenoid. If it still won't start then your carburetor is probably gummed up.

Fuel is not able to get through the passages in the carburetor. When you said you cleaned the carburetor, did you physically take it apart or did you just

spray carburetor cleaner? Spraying carburetor cleaner down the venturi and idle adjustments screw ports will not remove the fuel deposits in small

passages inside the carb. You should take it apart and soak it in cleaning solvent. Let use know what you find.

[Jamie]

The generator is not an electric start. So should the pin on the fuel soleniol move.? I have clean the carb. also.
Thanks, Jamie