How to winterize or prepare a portable generator for long term storage Honda EU2000i

I've never seen anyone who takes better care of their honda portable generator than I do...until now!

This is by far the most thorough step-by-step video I've seen on how to prepare a small engine for long-term storage. Agree with everything you've done here. My father always taught me - "Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you."

Wow, my honda generator is still in its original packing box and thank you for showing how it needs to be taken care off for years and years of uninterrupted service!! This is the gold standard for maintenance 🎉

I love it! 1yr old unit looks older than your 8yr example. Very meticulous and thorough, should last for ever. The sunblock care was the icing on the cake. Reminds me of my dad who waxes his 22yr old Snapper mower. Same level of detailed storage procedures and care.

I just bought a generator and came across your youtube. Really awesome. 8 years old and it looks brand new. You have set the standard. Thanks. I have saved it so I can refer to this video. Cheers from Melbourne Australia!

My step father passed away 6 years ago, he had the same honda eu20i sitting in his shed from 2010, he used it twice and was stored under the factory vinyl cover. I pulled it out last week and to my amazement it started on the second pull, I'm just here now learning how to do a service, the oil still looks brand new but I think it could contain moisture so better safe with new oil

Fantastic video! My husband is so busy I want to help him. With this video, I'm sure I can service our 2 Honda Eu2000i's myself. I have rebuilt engines in the past, so this should be easy! Thank you for the information and the extra non-essential things you do for storage!

I feel like I've been neglecting my Eu2000i pair, given the amount of TLC you give yours. You've motivated me to give mine a nice cleaning today. Great video

Seven years later and this is still a great tutorial!

Wow! Now that was informative. I have an EU1000 and two EU2000s. I've never seen such a thorough video on how to store these long term. Thanks!

A very thorough procedure for long term storage indeed. The same care can be applied to any small engine. Good job!

Thanks for putting this video together. I now follow all the step presented to prepare Honda EU2000i for winter storage.

Just bought a used eu2000 Now I know how to take care of it Outstanding video. ..thanks

Great video, with attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, quality video. Added to my Home Repair videos. Thank you!

Excellent. Very thorough, yet short video covering several things I would not have considered. Thanks.

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. It was very helpful.

Thorough explanations during every step, clear speaking voice during the explanations, and protecting every part against the elements. I couldn’t agree with you more about taking care of all tools and equipment to assure it has the best chance to last as long as possible. Fantastic video! Thank you.

Great video! I just bought a used Honda EU2000i, and the previous owner didn’t take as good of care of it as I would hope. But, it was an emergency. We had a storm that took out our power for 3 and a half days! It ran great, but I am going to do EVERYTHING you did in this video. I have an 8 year old Polaris RZR 800s and it looks like your 8 year old generator. And I know if I ever go to sell it it will bring top dollar - because I take care of it! I liked your comment in one of the post, something like “it doesn’t take that much effort to keep it looking and running new” - and the “take pride”. Well done - and THANKS!

Very well done and comprehensive. Ordered that magnetic dip stick and spout from Amazon, didn't know they even know they made it. Thanks