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Yamaha EF2000iS - Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

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    Generator lit-19626-01-53 7dk-28199-10 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2009.01-1.0 ×1 ! (e) ef2000is owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7dk-9-10_hyoshi 09.1.20 4:43 pm page 1.

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    Read this manual carefully befor operating this machine.This manual should stay with this machine if it is sold. 7dk-9-10_hyoshi 09.1.20 4:43 pm page 3.

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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 main- tenance 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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    Particularly important information is distin- guished in this manual by the following notations. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety mes- sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. A warning indicates a ...

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    Ae00041 contents safety information.........................1 exhaust fumes are poisonous........................................1 fuel is highly flammable and poisonous........................................1 engine and muffler may be hot ......................................................1 ele...

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    – 1 – 7dk-001 7dk-002 7dk-003 7dk-004 7dk-005 7dk-006 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 short time. Operate the engine in a well ventilated area. Ae00075 fuel is highly flammab...

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    – 2 – 7dk-007 a 7dk-008a 1 7dk-036 7dk-009 7dk-010 9 keep the machine at least 1 m (3 ft) from buildings or other equipment, or the engine may overheat. A 1 m (3 ft) 9 do not operate the engine with a dust cover or other objects covering it. 9 when covering the generator, be sure to do so only after...

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    – 3 – 7dk-012 1 2 1 2 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 before the generator can be connected to a build- ing’s electrical system, a lic...

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    – 4 – ae00062 location of important labels please read the following labels carefully before oper- ating this machine. Tip maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 1 danger using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is ...

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    – 5 – 4 6 2 5 warning q 8 read the owner’s manual and all labels before operating. 8 only operate in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. 8 check for spilled fuel or fuel leaks. 8 stop engine before refueling. 8 do not operate near flammable materials. 8 electrocuti...

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    1 2 3 4 7dk-015 – 6 – description 1 carrying handle 2 fuel tank cap air vent knob 3 fuel tank cap 4 recoil starter 5 fuel gauge 6 muffler 7 oil filler cap ae00103 control panel 1 oil warning light 2 ac pilot light 3 overload indicator light 4 economy control switch (black) 5 engine switch (red) 6 fu...

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    – 7 – 1 2 7dk-018 700-115 ae00111 oil warning light (red) when the oil level falls below the lower level, the oil warning light comes on and then the engine stops auto- matically. Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not start again. Tip if the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine...

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    – 8 – ae00142 economy control switch 1 i “on” when the economy control switch is turned to “on” 1, the economy control unit controls the engine speed according to the connected load. The results are better fuel consumption and less noise. 2 3 “off” when the economy control switch is turned to “off” ...

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    – 9 – ae01087 overload indicator light (red) the overload indicator light 1 comes on when an over- load of a connected electrical device is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the ac output voltage rises. Then, the ac protector will trip, stopping power generation in order to protect t...

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    – 10 – 1 2 7dk-023 1 2 7dk-024 1 7dk-011 fuel cock knob the fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to the car- buretor. The fuel cock has two positions. 1 “ on” with the knob in this position, fuel flows to the carbure- tor. Normal using is done with the knob in this position. 2 “ off” with the ...

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    Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel into the tank up to the red level 2. The fuel level in the fuel tank can be checked through the fuel level gauge 1. 1 fuel level gauge 2 red line 3 fuel level your yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ((...

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    1 upper level 5. Install the cover and tighten the screws. – 12 – 7dk-031 1 7dk-033 700-119 1 ae00222 engine oil the generator has been shipped without engine oil. Do not start the engine till fill with the sufficient engine oil. 1. Place the generator on a level surface. 2. Remove the screws 1, and...

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    – 13 – ae00845 pre-operation check if any item in the pre-operation check is not work- ing properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the generator. The condition of a generator is the owner's responsibil- ity. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even i...

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    – 14 – 7dk-047 1 7dk-038 1 7dk-039 ae00846 operation 9 never operate the engine in a closed area or it may cause unconsciousness and death within a short time. Operate the engine in a well venti- lated area. 9 before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. The generator has been sh...

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    – 15 – 7. After the engine starts, warm up the engine until the engine does not stop when the choke knob is returned to the original position. Tip when starting the engine, with the economy control switch “on”, and there is no load on the generator: 9 in ambient temperature below 0°c (32°f), the eng...

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    – 16 – 1 7dk-034 7dk-047 1 7dk-044 1 7dk-045 1 7dk-092 ae01025 stopping the engine tip turn off any electric devices. 1. Turn the economy control switch (black) to “off” 1. 1 3 “off” 3. Turn the engine switch (red) to “stop” 1. 1 5 “stop” 4. Turn the fuel cock knob to “off” 1. 1 “off” 2. Disconnect ...

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    – 17 – ae00839 connection alternating current (ac) be sure any electric devices are turned off before plugging them in. 9 be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are in good condition before connection to the generator. 9 be sure the total load is within generator rated...

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    – 18 – battery charging tip 9 the generator dc rated voltage is 12v. 9 start the engine first, and then connect the gener- ator to the battery for charging. 9 before starting to charge the battery, make sure that the dc protector is turned on. 1 red wire 2 black wire 1. Start the engine. 2. Connect ...

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    – 19 – 762-012 tip 9 follow instructions in the owner’s manual for the battery to determine the end of battery charging. 9 measure the specific gravity of electrolyte to deter- mine if the battery is fully charged. At full charge, the electrolyte specific gravity is between 1.26 and 1.28. 9 it is ad...

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    – 20 – ae00812 application range when using the generator, make sure the total load is within rated output of a generator. Otherwise, generator damage may occur. 9 do not overload. The total load of all electrical appliances must not exceed the supply range of the generator. Overloading will damage ...

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    – 21 – ae00401 periodic maintenance safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your generator in the safest and most efficient condition possible. The most impor- tant points of generator inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on th...

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    – 22 – *1····· initial replacement of the engine oil is after one month or 20 hours of operation. *2····· the air filter element needs to be cleaned more frequently when using in unusually wet or dusty areas. ★····· since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a yamaha de...

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    – 23 – 4. Check for discoloration and remove the carbon. The porcelain insulator around the center elec- trode of spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan color. 5. Check the spark plug type and gap a. Tip the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjuste...

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    – 24 – spark plug torque: 20.0 n•m (2.0 kgf•m, 14.8 lbf•ft) 6. Install the spark plug. Tip if a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4- 1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque a...

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    – 25 – 4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the genera- tor to drain the oil completely. 5. Replace the generator on a level surface. Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine. Notice 7dk-055 7dk-033 6. Add engine oil to the upp...

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    – 26 – ae01084 air filter 1. Remove the screws 1, and then remove the cover 2. 2. Remove the screw 1 and then remove the air filter case cover 2. 1 2 7dk-030 1 2 7dk-061 3. Remove the foam element 1. 4. Wash the foam element in solvent and dry it. 5. Oil the foam element and squeeze out excess oil. ...

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    – 27 – 7dk-026 1 2 1 7dk-066 1 2 3 7dk-063 7dk-064 4 7dk-065 ae01075 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 rep...

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    – 28 – 2 1 7dk-065a 7dk-068 6. Install the muffler screen and the muffler cap. 7. Install the cover and tighten the screws. 3. Remove the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark arrester using a wire brush. When cleaning, use the wire brush lightly to avoid damaging or scratching of the muff...

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    – 29 – 7dk-069 1 ae00471 fuel tank filter never use the gasoline while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 1. 2. Clean the filter with gasoline. If damaged, replace it. 3. Wipe the filter and install it. 4. Install the fuel tank cap. Be sure the fuel t...

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    – 30 – ae00601 storage long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. 1 7dk-044 7dk-025 1 7dk-039 1 7dk-035 ae01056 drain the fuel 1. Turn the engine switch to “stop” 1. 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. Extract the fuel from the fuel tank into a...

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    – 31 – 6. Remove the screws 1, and then remove the cover 2. 7. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw 3 on the carburetor float chamber. 8. Turn the engine switch to “off”. 9. Turn the fuel cock knob to “off”. 10. Tighten the drain screw 3. 11. Install the cover and tighten ...

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    – 32 – engine perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, pis- ton ring, etc. From corrosion. 1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one table- spoon of sae 10w-30 or 20w-40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times ...

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    – 33 – 7dk-091 1 7dk-035 1 7dk-038 700-006 ae00512 troubleshooting engine won’t start 1. Fuel systems no fuel supplied to combustion chamber. 2 no fuel in tank .... Supply fuel. 2 fuel in tank .... Fuel tank cap air vent knob and fuel cock knob to “on” 1. 2 clogged fuel line .... Clean fuel line. 2 ...

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    – 34 – ae00515 generator won’t produce power 2 safety device (dc protector) to “off” 2 ···· press the dc protector to “on” 1. 2 safety device (ac) to “off” .... Stop the engine,then restart. 1 2 7dk-052 7dk-041 791-001d 3. Electrical systems 2 engine switch to “on” 1 and pull the recoil starter. Poo...

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    B – 35 – p ok o clogged c does not flicker d flickers. Ae00515 a engine does not start turn the engine switch to “on”, then pull the recoil starter and check if the oil warining light flickers. H pull the recoil starter and check the spark plug for spark strength. (see “warning”) w 9 to prevent fire...

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    – 36 – unit ef2000is type air cooled 4-stroke gasoline ohv cylinder arrangement inclined, 1 cylinder displacement cm 3 79 bore × stroke mm (in) 48.6 × 43.0 (1.91 × 1.69) operation hours hr 4.2–10.5 (rated load–1/4 load) fuel unleaded gasoline fuel tank capacity l (us gal, imp gal) 4.2 (1.11, 0.92) e...

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    – 37 – ae00012 identification number records record your primary i.D., and serial num- bers in the spaces provided, to assist you in ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these i.D. Numbers in a separate place in case your machine is stolen. Pri-i.D. Number: pri-i.D. Code s...

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    – 38 – yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby warrants that new yamaha consumer generators purchased from an authorized yamaha consumer generator dealer in the continental united states will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain st...

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    – 39 – warranty questions and answers q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A. The customer’s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance service, non-warranty repairs, accident damages, as well as oil and spark plugs. Q. What are some examples of “abnormal” str...

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    – 40 – ae00789 exhaust emission control system and components item acronym 9 carb. Assy., lh. & jt., .......................Carb (carburetor) carburetor2 9 t.C.I. Magneto assy. & .....................Ei (electronic ignition) plug, spark 9 crankcase1 & head, .......................Pcv (positive crank...

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    – 41 – w br r r br r br r br r br r br br b b b b b b b b b b y y o o o y y y y y y y y y y r r r r r l l l l l l l l l g g y y o o o o o o l o o b/w b/w r/w br br br r/w r/w r/w g/y g/y o g/y 2 1 3 u o i p 4 5 6 7 8 9 q 0 e w r y t 7dk-10 ae00751 wiring diagram 1 sub coil 2 dc coil 3 main coil 4 dc...

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    Read this manual carefully befor operating this machine.This manual should stay with this machine if it is sold. 7dk-9-10_hyoshi 09.1.20 4:43 pm page 3.

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    Generator lit-19626-01-53 7dk-28199-10 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2009.01-1.0 ×1 ! (e) ef2000is owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7dk-9-10_hyoshi 09.1.20 4:43 pm page 1.