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Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement

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  1. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Safety Precautions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Safety Precautions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you work on the device, make sure to switch the engine off.

    • Switch the circuit breaker off.

  2. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

    • Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

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    • Twist the fuel valve clockwise into the cutoff position.

  4. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the generator cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the generator cover.

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    • Remove the generator cover.

  6. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the brush assembly: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the brush assembly: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Squeeze and disconnect the stator connector from the wiring harness.

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    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the brush assembly.

    • Pull the brush assembly out slightly from its recess.

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    • Disconnect the two spade connectors from the brush assembly.

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    • Remove the brush assembly.

    • During reassembly, use the second photo as reference for how to wire the brush assembly.

  10. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Loosen the rear generator housing: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four long bolts securing the generator cover to the generator assembly.

    • During reassembly, tighten these bolts to 7 ft-lb (10 N-m).

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    • Use a 14 mm socket to remove the rotor bolt from the generator assembly.

    • This bolt may be difficult to loosen. If you have trouble removing the bolt, use an impact wrench or breaker bar.

    • During reassembly, tighten this bolt to 33 ft-lb (44 N-m).

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    • Remove the rotor bolt and washer.

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    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the four nuts securing the wiring harness to the terminal.

    • Remove only the top nut from each terminal post.

    • Be careful not to lose the crush washers behind them.

    • Remove the wiring harness wires from the terminal.

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    • During reassembly, use these photos as a reference for how to re-stack the terminal posts. From the terminal base to tip:

    • Base washer

    • Crush washer

    • Stator wire connector

    • Nut

    • Wiring harness connector

    • Crush washer

    • Nut

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    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the three bolts securing the wiring terminal and harness.

    • Remove the Phillips screw securing the harness ground.

    • Loosen the wiring terminal and harness from their resting positions.

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    • Use pliers to release the cable tie securing the wiring harness to the generator assembly.

  17. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Loosen the mounting bolts: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully tilt the rear of the generator upwards to access the under-frame bolts.

    • Use a 12 mm socket to remove the two bolts underneath the frame, which secures the rear generator housing.

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    • Removing these nuts give the generator assembly enough slack to remove the rear bushings.

    • Use a 14 mm socket to remove the mounting nut next to the emissions canister.

    • Use a 14 mm socket to remove the mounting nut near the oil filler hole.

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    • Use a 14 mm socket to remove the two nuts securing the rear housing to the bushings.

    • During reassembly, be sure to re-attach the ground terminal to the left bushing.

  20. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the rear bushings: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the rear bushings: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the rear bushings: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • In these photos, the generator frame is propped on some blocks for ease of access. You do not need to do this for the procedure.

    • Tilt the generator assembly by lifting the rear housing slightly.

    • Place support blocks underneath the silver generator housing to support the generator assembly.

    • The generator weight should rest on the support blocks and no longer on the rear bushings.

    • Do not support the generator by the black stator cover.

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    • Lift the rear generator housing up as far as you can and maneuver the left bushing out of its socket.

    • Remove the left bushing.

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    • Repeat the previous step to remove the right bushing from its socket.

  23. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the rear generator housing: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the rear generator housing: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the rear generator housing from the generator assembly.

  24. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the stator cover: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the stator cover: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Rotate the stator cover so that the seam is at an accessible angle.

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    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry up the tabs holding the stator cover together.

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    • Remove the stator cover.

  27. Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the stator: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the stator: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Honda 6500 Watt Generator EG6500CL AT Stator Replacement, Remove the stator: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the stator by pulling it straight out of the generator assembly.

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    • During reassembly, you don't need to install the stator in a precise rotational position. Just make sure the stator cables wires are in the top-left corner.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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