Pre-Operation Check; Fuel - Yamaha EF1600, EF2600, YG2600 Owner's Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK

NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the
generator is used.
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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.
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FUEL

Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
EF1600/EF2600
12.0 L (2.64 Imp gal, 3.17 US gal)
YG2600
19.0 L (4.18 Imp gal, 5.02 US gal)
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
91 or higher.
1 Fuel level gauge
"F"
"E"
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9 Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.
Check "SAFETY INFORMATION" (See page 5)
carefully before refueling.
9 Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter or it
may overflow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
9 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
9 After refueling, make sure the tank cap is tight-
ened securely.
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