First start and break in Honda EU2200i

How to properly break in and store new generator the easy way.
Don't bother to unscrew the spark plug and ad oil strait to the engine, these gens come preoiled already.
It is not a good idea to store it for longer then six months. If the exiting capacitor will be discharged over longer storage time, the gen will not produce any power until it is manually recharged again.
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[tylergprince]

This video has it all! Love the office nd no man starts a generator without a cold brew.

[jacksooter]

Just took me 30 tries to start new generator. Glad I saw this post, almost returned it. Runs great

[sunnyvalejedi]

I love what you've done with your place, Vlad. Very post modern.

[jamesdavisii]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It is much appreciated!

[Dani-blue]

Thanks for the instructions. Just broke mine in, storm coming into TX. Only had to pull it twice yay! Popped a cold one too like you. Cheers 🍻

[harirao]

Thank you! Great advice! I am breaking in my EU2200i right now per your advice.

[thanatoskatakrima]

The video was kind of long, but I like what I saw. I will break in mine tomorrow and then start using it at least 4 to 6 hours a day. Thanks!

[dannyelam]

Cheers Vlad! I see you put up posters after the first video.

[jean-pierredejon]

Great video! Learned a lot. Never thought about tru fuel. Good comments on magnetic drain plug.

[paulb]

Very good detail and explaining why in most spots. There are a couple of areas that you need to provide more detail and close up camera shots, and an explanation why. For instance, you need to point out that if the oil is not at the exact required level there is a sensor that will keep the engine from starting. Assume we know nothing because I knew nothing and the oil level requirement was a frustration point. This was a very useful video.

[tomgreenfor]

Thank you, Vlad. That was exactly what I needed to get mine going out of the box. I ran it low for the first hour and emptied the oil into a white bucket and you were absolutely right. There were several flecks of particles! I then ran it another two hours and just plugged a fan into it on eco. I am off and running! Thanks.

[prepr]

thank you for the instructions i appreciate it. I have a eu10i

[harirao]

The oil definitely went dark after first hour. And it was also murky the second hour after adding some load … great advice from you to change oil twice

[lordvasuki]

Cheers to that. Thanks, very helpful!

[zak]

Pro Tip: Using a towel under the oil valve while draining/filling the oil will help prevent spilling inside the unit.

[michaeldev]

Its better to be safe than sorry
I dont wanna just take anyone's word for it
I will do my own breakins just to be on the safe side

[deanos]

The rings need load to properly seat. A good break-in would involve bouts of low/medium/high load and appropriate (non-synthetic) break-in oil

[davidcawrowl]

Did he say why he would switch to the 10w30 on the first oil change?

[ikipearl]

Hi Vlad, thanks for videos. Don't worry about negative comments, you can not please everybody. I always say "haters gonna hate" (ツ) 🤘I like your tip about using ethynol free fuel if you not going to use all the fuel, todays fuel containing ethynol, if stored in generator can absorb moisture and cause tarnish in carberator. Instead of expensive canned fuel, sometimes gas stations will have ethynil free Supreme grade fuel that is still good gas

[brentg]

Vlad have you noticed that the 2200 runs slightly rough on eco mode ? I’ve brought mine into Honda they say not to worry about it, had the carb cleaned, tried gapping the plug to spec, non ethanol fuel . Just has a slight hesitation every few seconds .