Honda EU2200IT A2 Fuel Tank Replacement

Written By: Arthur Shi

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the fuel tank for the Honda EU2200IT generator.

Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before you begin this procedure. Any fuel remaining in the tank will spill out. Be ready to contain any spillage.

Tools

Parts

Honda TANK, FUEL 17511-Z07-E31

Step 1

Before you begin, make sure the generator is switched off and the generator is cool to the touch.

Step 2

Lift and remove the spark plug cover.

Step 3

Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Step 4

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the maintenance cover in place.

Step 5

Swing the top of the maintenance cover out.
Remove the maintenance cover.

Step 6

Remove the four Phillips screws securing the back cover.

Step 7

Remove the back cover.

Step 8

Remove the four screws securing the front cover:
Two Phillips screws
Two Phillips screws (one on each side)

Step 9

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.

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Step 10

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.

Step 11

Remove the fasteners securing the left (non-access) cover:
Two Phillips screws
Two 10 mm bolts

Step 12

Remove the left (non-access) cover.

Step 13

Slide the vent and drain tubes out of their cover ports along the bottom of the right cover.

Step 14

Remove the Phillips screw securing the starter rope port.

Step 15

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

Step 16

Remove the right (access-side) cover.

Step 17

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.

Step 18

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

Step 19

Residual fuel may leak out of this hose. Be ready to contain any spillage.
Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump.

Step 20

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

Step 21

Remove the Phillips screw securing the starter rope guide.

Step 22

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

Step 23

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.