How to Loosen the Control Panel for the Honda 3000 Watt Inverter Generator EU3000IS1AWK

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Description: This guide shows how to loosen the control...

Steps:

  1. Before you begin, make sure the generator is off and cool to the touch.
  2. Use a large flathead screwdriver to unlock the maintenance cover.
  3. Open the maintenance cover.
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  4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the spark plug cover.
  5. Remove the spark plug cover.
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  6. Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
  7. Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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  8. Turn the fuel valve to the cutoff position.
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  9. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four capped nuts securing the front cover.
  10. Remove the front cover.
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  11. Use an 8 mm socket to disconnect the battery wires from the battery terminals.
  12. Disconnect the black negative cable first to prevent the risk of shorting the battery.
  13. During reassembly, connect the black negative cable first. Make sure you reconnect the wires in the correct polarity.
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  14. Unclip the battery strap from the lower plate.
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  15. Remove the battery.
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  16. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four capped nuts securing the lower plate.
  17. Set these capped nuts apart. They look similar, but are smaller than the front cover nuts.
  18. Remove the lower plate.
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  19. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the top of the brown fuse clip in order to release the fuse holder.
  20. Detach the fuse holder from the brown clip.
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  21. Use pliers to lift and disconnect the choke cable from the choke stay.
  22. During reassembly, be sure to test the choke to ensure that it is properly connected.
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  23. Use a long shaft Phillips screwdriver to remove the deeply recessed screw securing the fuel cutoff switch.
  24. Be careful not to turn the fuel cutoff switch while you remove the screw.
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  25. Remove the fuel cutoff switch.
  26. During reassembly, be sure to test the switch to ensure that it is properly installed.
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  27. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four bolts securing the control panel.
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  28. Carefully tilt the control panel downwards.
  29. The control panel will still be connected to many wires and cables. Be careful not to strain any of the connected wires.
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