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Yamaha EF2000iS - Inverter Generator Owner's Manual
Summary of EF2000iS - Inverter Generator
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Generator lit-19626-01-68 7dk-28199-11 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2011.05-2.5 × 1 ! (e) ef2000is owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7dk-9-11_hyoshi 11.4.13 16:27 page 1.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this machine. This manual should stay with this machine if it is sold. 7dk-9-11_hyoshi 11.4.13 16:27 page 2.
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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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Safety information ........................1 exhaust fumes are poisonous .......................................1 fuel is highly flammable and poisonous .......................................2 engine and muffler may be hot......................................................2 electric shock preven...
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– 1 – 1 7dk-036 7dk-001 ae00071 safety information 9 this generator is not designed for on-board use. Do not use it while installed on the vehicle. 9 do not modify the generator or use it with its parts removed. 9 do not allow children to operate the generator. Ae00072 exhaust fumes are poisonous 9 ...
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– 2 – 7dk-007 a 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) 7dk-002 7dk-003 7dk-004 7dk-005 7dk-006 ae00843 engine and muffler may be hot 9 place the machine in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the ma...
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– 3 – 9 connect the ground lead of the machine to the ground (earth) terminal 1 and connect the end to the ground electrode buried in the ground. 1 7dk-011 7dk-008a 7dk-009 7dk-010 ae00083 electric shock prevention 9 never operate the engine in rain or snow. 9 never touch the machine with wet hands ...
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– 4 – 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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– 5 – 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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– 6 – 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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– 7 – 1 2 3 4 7dk-015 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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– 8 – 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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– 9 – 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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– 10 – 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 ...
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– 11 – 1 2 7dk-023 2 1 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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– 12 – 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 ...
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– 13 – 1 upper level 5. Install the cover and tighten the screws. 7dk-031 1 7dk-033 700-119 1 ae00222 engine oil the generator has been shipped without engine oil. Do not start the engine until you have filled it with the sufficient engine oil. 1. Place the generator on a level surface. 2. Remove th...
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– 14 – 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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– 15 – 7dk-047 1 7dk-038 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. 9 clean dusts, dirt or water off th...
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– 16 – 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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– 17 – 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. Disconne...
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– 18 – 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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– 19 – battery charging do not connect a vrla (valve regulated lead acid) battery. To charge a vrla battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is required. 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. ...
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– 20 – 9 be sure the economy control switch is turned off while charging the battery. 9 be sure to connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+) battery terminal, and connect the black lead to the negative (-) battery termi- nal. Do not reverse these positions. 9 connect the battery charg...
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– 21 – never smoke or make and break connections at the battery while charging. Sparks may ignite the bat- tery gas. Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. Contains sulfuric (sul- phuric) acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or cloth- ing. Antidote: external-flush ...
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– 22 – operating range of dc power supply (exclusively for charging 12v battery) this power source is designed to charge batteries up to 40ah that are half-discharged. Do not charge batteries of a higher capacity than 40ah. 12v battery the time required for recharging a battery varies depending on t...
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– 23 – 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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– 24 – 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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– 25 – *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 d...
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– 26 – 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, adjust...
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– 27 – 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 as soon as possible. 7. Install the spark plug cap and...
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– 28 – 4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the genera- tor to drain the oil completely. 5. Place 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 upper...
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– 29 – 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 o...
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– 30 – 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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– 31 – 2 1 7dk-065a 7dk-068 6. Install the muffler screen and the muffler cap, and then tighten the bolt. 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 damagin...
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– 32 – 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. Replace it if damaged. 3. Wipe the filter and install it. 4. Install the fuel tank cap. Be sure the fuel t...
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– 33 – ae00601 storage long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. 1 7dk-044 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 an appro...
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– 34 – 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 tight...
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– 35 – 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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– 36 – 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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– 37 – 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. P...
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– 38 – b 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 warning 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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– 39 – 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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– 40 – 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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– 41 – 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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– 42 – 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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– 43 – yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Ef series generators 3-year limited warranty yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby war- rants that new yamaha generators purchased from an authorized yamaha generator dealer in the united states will be free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship for the...
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– 44 – damages including loss of use. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen- tial damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Yamaha m...
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– 45 – warranty questions and answers q. Is the warranty transferable to second own- ers? A. Yes. The remainder of the existing warranty can be transfered upon request. The unit has to be inspected and reregistered by an authorized yamaha generator dealer for the policy to remain effective. Customer...
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– 46 – yamaha outdoor power equipment california evaporative emission control warranty statement your warranty rights and obligations the california air resources board and yamaha motor corporation, usa are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2006 or later o...
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– 47 – yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Small off road engines california emission control warranty your warranty rights and obligations the california air resources board and yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2008 and later small of...
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– 48 – instructions required by subsection (d) must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or repla...
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– 49 – 5. Air injection system air pump or pulse valve valves affecting distribution of flow distribution manifold 6. Catalyst or thermal reactor system catalytic converter thermal reactor exhaust manifold 7. Particulate controls traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture pa...
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– 50 – this warranty does not cover damage resulting from accidents, acts of nature, or other events or occur- rences beyond the control of yamaha. Yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Expressly disclaims responsi- bility for any and all consequential damages, such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss o...
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– 51 – yamaha extended service (y.E.S.) keep your yamaha generator protected even after your warranty expires with genuine yamaha extended service (y.E.S.). 9 y.E.S. Is designed and administered by yamaha motor corporation to provide maximum owner satis- faction. You get uninterrupted factory-backed...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this machine. This manual should stay with this machine if it is sold. 7dk-9-11_hyoshi 11.4.13 16:27 page 2.
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Generator lit-19626-01-68 7dk-28199-11 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2011.05-2.5 × 1 ! (e) ef2000is owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7dk-9-11_hyoshi 11.4.13 16:27 page 1.
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To begin y our 3 y ear warranty co vera g e, please register online within 30 da ys of pur chase: www .Y amaha warrantyregistration.Com if y ou pref er , y ou can complete and mail this card. Be sure to attach proper postage . Owner’ s name address city state zip phone number ( ) - e-mail address ya...
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Pla ce st amp here yamaha mo tor corpora tion u .S.A. P.O . Bo x 6555 cypress, ca 90630 a ttn: w arranty dep ar tment.