Yamaha EF1000iS Owner's Manual - Pre-Operation Check

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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.

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.

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9 Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.

Check  “SAFETY INFORMATION” (See page 4)

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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Recommended fuel:

Unleaded gasoline

Fuel tank capacity:

Total: 2.5 L (0.55 Imp gal, 0.66 US gal)

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