Honda generator needs some TLC

[Richard K]

I have a Honda 3500W generator that has been neglected (by me). Out of pure laziness and failing memory it has sat for 5 or six years with gas in it. I just realized I failed to drain the fuel before storage and I know the carburator will be gummed up.
Is there something like mineral spirits I can try to run through it by turning it over without trying to start it or should I just pack it up and take it to a Honda dealer?

[Fentonite]

I bought a used generator a while back, that had been similarly neglected. I think I paid about $35 online for a new carb, and it fired right up. Easy.

[Wulf202]

All you have to do is remove the carb. Take it a part and clean it with a spray can of carb cleaner and a tooth brush. Make sure the needle and jet are good and clean. Also the area the float hinges on.

Steal an old bread pan to take it apart in.

Anymore I don't even remove the carb. I just pull it apart in place and clean it like that. You'll see an amber liquid run off when you find the gunned up spots.

[Richard K]

Thanks Guys.

[two shoes]

Let us know how it goes. As long as the floats operate the small valve and the jets are clean, it will do fine. If you get in a pinch, take pics for us to be able to ridicule/help you.