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AE00002 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of your new Yamaha. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the operation and maintenance of this machine. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your machine, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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If there is any question concerning this manu- al, please consult your Yamaha deal- 9 This manual should be considered a permanent part of this engine and should remain with this engine when resold.
AE00041 CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY (EF- AND EDL-SERIES) ...1 LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- AND YG-SERIES) ...2 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS...4 SAFETY INFORMATION...5 EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS ...5 FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS ...5 ENGINE AND MUFFLER MAY BE HOT ...5 ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION ...6 CONNECTION NOTES ...7 CONNECTION...7 EXTENSION CORD NOTES ...7...
DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha consumer generator dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha’s option, any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. Parts used in warranty repairs will be war- ranted for the balance of the product’s warranty...
DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha industrial generator dealer will, free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha’s option, any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory.
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Q. Will the warranty be void or cancelled if I do not operate or maintain my new Yamaha exactly as specified in the Owner’s Manual? A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha cannot be “voided” or “cancelled.” However, if a particular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than as shown in the Owner’s Manual, that failure...
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO PHASE 2 U.S.EPA REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD:CATEGORY A (EPA) YAMAHA MOTOR CO. LTD ENGINE AIR INDEX ( C a l i f o r n i a onl y ) MOST C L E A N...
AE00071 SAFETY INFORMATION AE00072 EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS 9 Never operate the engine in a closed area or it may cause unconsciousness and death within a 741-002 short time. Operate the engine in a well ventilated area. AE00075 FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS 9 Always turn off the engine when refuelling.
a 1 m (3 ft) 741-008a 741-009 1 Carrying handle(s) (shaded) 741-067 AE00083 ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION 741-010 741-011 NOTE: Use ground (earth) lead of sufficient current capacity. 1 Lead diameter 741-012b 9 Keep the machine at least 1 m (3 ft) from buildings or other equipment, or the engine may overheat.
741-040a Ground (earth) Lead Diameter: 0.12 mm (0.005 in)/ampere 10 Ampere → 1.2mm (0.05 in) AE00088 CONNECTION NOTES 9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercial power outlet. 9 Avoid connecting the generator in parallel with any other generator. 1 Correct 2 Incorrect AE00091 CONNECTION...
“ON” “OFF” Reduce the load to the specified generator rated output if the AC switch (N.F.B.) turns off. If it turns off again, consult your Yamaha dealer. – 10 –...
763-083 AE00848 G.F.C.I. RECEPTACLE (for YG2600) The G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 1 shuts off power to the protected receptacles if a ground fault (electrical leak) is detected. If the reset button 2 pops out 3, the equipment plugged into the receptacle may be faulty. If this hap- pens, check the equipment carefully.
FUEL Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. 707-033a Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regu- lar unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ((R + M)/2) of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 707-001 91 or higher.
700-068 0°C 25°C A YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) D SAE 10W C SAE #20 B SAE #30 32°F 80°F 700-065 700-006 741-029a AE00222 ENGINE OIL Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil as necessary. 1 Upper level Recommended oil: å...
700-006a 761-027 763-086e 705-037 763-084h 701-025a AE00955 OPERATION NOTE: The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil or it will not start. 1 Upper level AE00854 STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: 9 Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices.
704-010 701-025 AE00343 APPLICATION RANGE Power factor EF1600 EF2600 YG2600 4. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged, then pull it briskly. 5. After the engine starts, warm up the engine until the engine does not stop when the choke lever is returned to the operating position.
5. Turn the AC switch (N.F.B.) to the “ON” position and turn on any electric devices. 779-028 “ON” Reduce the load to the specified generator rated output if an AC switch turns off. If it turns off again, consult a Yamaha dealer. – 16 –...
763-094a 763-085e 705-038 AE00852 STOPPING THE ENGINE NOTE: 9 Turn off any electric devices. 9 Turn the AC switch (N.F.B.) to the “OFF” position. “OFF” 1. Disconnect any electric devices. 2. Turn the engine switch to the “STOP” position. “STOP” 3.
Check oil level Engine Oil Replace Clean. Air Filter Replace if necessary. : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. : Related to emission control system. Pre-Ope- ration Remarks check (daily) if necessary. – 18 –...
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16.* Fasteners Correct if necessary. : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. : Related to emission control system. Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for replacement. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for further attention.
20 N•m (2 kgf•m, 14 lbf•ft) AE00431 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor is a vital part of the engine. Adjusting should be left to a Yamaha dealer with the profession- al knowledge, specialized data, and equipment to do so properly. – 20 –...
700-006a 0°C 25°C A YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) D SAE 10W C SAE #20 B SAE #30 32°F 80°F 700-065 AE00412 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 1. Place the machine on a level surface and warm up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the engine. 2.
AE00451 AIR FILTER 1. Remove the air filter cover and element. 2. Wash the element in solvent and dry. 3. Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil. The element should be wet but not dripping. Recommended oil: Foam-air-filter oil SAE #20 motor oil Do not wring out the element.
705-067 707-043b AE00855 FUEL COCK Never use or be near fuel and solvent while smok- ing or in the vicinity of an open flame. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”. 3. Remove the fuel cock cup and gasket. 4.
741-001 711-015 711-012b 711-012a 711-022 711-050 AE00853 MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTER The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run. Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot with any part of your body or clothing during inspection or repair.
4. If G.F.C.I. operation is correct, push in the reset button. If the G.F.C.I. operates incorrectly, consult a Yamaha dealer. Do not operate the generator with a faulty G.F.C.I. circuit. Electric shock could occur. Have the gen- erator repaired by a qualified mechanic.
707-038 712-010 AE00601 STORAGE Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. AE00611 DRAIN THE FUEL 1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel cock, and carburetor float bowl. a Carburetor drain plug 2. Pour a cup of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into the tank.
The acronyms conform to the latest version of the SAE’s recommended practice docu- ment J1930, “Diagnostic Acronyms, Terms, and Definitions For Electrical/Electronic System”. It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Acronym Ventilation) – 29 –...