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Yamaha EF2800i - Inverter Generator Owner's Manual
Summary of EF2800i - Inverter Generator
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Generator lit-19626-01-70 7vu-28199-16 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2011.03-0.3 × 1 ! (e) ef2800i owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7vu-28199-16 hyoshi 2/18/11 1:27 pm 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. 7vu-28199-16 hyoshi 2/18/11 1:27 pm page 2.
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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. Ae00011 machine identification the mach...
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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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Location of important labels ..................................................1 safety information ........................2 exhaust fumes are poisonous .......................................2 fuel is highly flammable and poisonous .......................................3 engine and muffler may be...
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– 1 – 1 5 6 3 2 4 warning q q avertissement 7vu-24162-10 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 f...
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Ae00071 safety information 9 this generator is not designed for on-board use. Do not use it while installed on the vehicle. – 2 – 9 do not modify the generator or use it with its parts removed. 9 do not allow children to operate the generator. 741-057 1 9 do not place any obstacles on the generator....
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– 3 – ae00075 fuel is highly flammable and poisonous 9 always turn off the engine when refuelling. 9 never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. 9 take care not to spill any fuel on the engine or muffler when refuelling. 9 do not leave the generator inside the vehicle or in the t...
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– 4 – 741-010 741-011 ae00083 electric shock prevention 9 never operate the engine in rain or snow. 9 never touch the generator with wet hands or elec- trical shock will occur. 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...
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1 2 1 2 741-040 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 licensed ...
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– 6 – ae00101 control function ae00102 description 1 carrying handles (shaded) 2 fuel tank 3 fuel tank cap 4 fuel level gauge 5 ground (earth) terminal 6 oil filler cap 7 oil drain bolt 8 recoil starter 9 choke knob 0 fuel cock q air filter cover w muffler e spark plug 0 q 1 1 e w 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 3 2 ...
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Ae00111 oil warning light (red) when the oil level falls below the lower level, the oil warning light (red) comes on and then the engine stops automatically. Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not start again. Tip if the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine switch to “on” and th...
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Ae00780 dc protector the dc protector turns off automatically when electric device being connected to the generator is operating and current above the rated flows. To use this equip- ment again, turn on the dc protector by pressing its button to “reset”. 1 “reset” direct current is output. (this is ...
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– 9 – 2 1 763-105a 763-060a 3 ae00848 g.F.C.I. Receptacle the g.F.C.I. (ground fault circuit interrupter) shuts off power to the protected receptacles if a ground fault (electrical leak) is detected. If the reset button pops out, the equipment plugged into the receptacle may be faulty. If this happe...
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741-001 707-001 ae00845 pre-operation check pre-operation checks should be made each time the generator is used. 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 inspect...
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700-108a 1 700-103c 2 ae00222 engine oil make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil as necessary. 1 oil filler hole 2 upper level – 11 – 4 707-051 9 fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check “safety information” (see page 2) carefully before refueling. 9 do no...
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– 12 – 1 ae00241 ground (earth) terminal make sure to ground (earth) terminal the generator. Check “safety information” (see page 2). 1 ground (earth) terminal 700-006 0 ° c å yamalube 4 (10w-40) ∂ sae 10w ç sae #20 ∫ sae #30 32 ° f 25 ° c 80 ° f the generator has been shipped without engine oil. Do...
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700-006a 1 763-126b 1 705-037 1 763-084h 1 – 13 – ae00955 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 ven- tilated area. 9 before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. 9 clean du...
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704-016 – 14 – 701-047a 701-047b 1 4. Pull the choke knob fully out. 1 choke knob tip the choke is not required to start a warm engine. Push the choke knob in to the original position. 5. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged, then pull it briskly. 6. After the engine starts, warm up...
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– 15 – 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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– 16 – 760-022a 1 761-074 ae01001 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 wit...
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760-021a 1 ae00788 overload indicator light (red) the overload indicator light (red) comes on when an overload of a connected electrical device is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the ac output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will then activate, stopping power generation in or...
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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. 9 befor...
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– 19 – 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 (–) bat- tery terminal. Do not reverse these positions. 9 connect the battery charg...
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762-012 – 20 – 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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– 21 – 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 batter- ies of a higher capacity than 40ah. 12v battery the time required for recharging a battery varies depending on...
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– 22 – 763-126b 1 763-085e 1 705-038 1 761-073 ae00992 stopping the engine tip turn off any electric devices. 2. Disconnect any electric devices. 4. Turn the fuel cock lever to “off”. 1 “off” 1. Turn the economy control switch to “off ”. 1 3 “off” 3. Turn the engine switch to “stop”. 1 5 “stop” 7vu-...
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– 23 – 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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– 24 – item routine pre- operation check every 6 months or 100 hr 12 months or 300 hr fuel strainer • clean and replace if necessary. 1 crankcase breather • check breather hose for cracks or hose damage. 1 • replace if necessary. Cylinder head • decarbonize cylinder head. ★ • more frequently if nece...
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760-023 – 25 – a 760-001a spark plug inspection the spark plug is important engine components, which should be checked periodically. 1. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug. 2. Insert the tool, and turn it counterclockwise to remove the spark plug. 3. Check for discoloration and remove the carbo...
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5. Install the oil drain bolt. – 26 – 700-109a 3 4 2 1 700-006a 1 ae00972 engine oil replacement avoid draining the engine oil immediately after stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be handled with care to avoid burns. 1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm up the engine for se...
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– 27 – 711-067 1 2 711-054c ae00443 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. 1. Remove the muffler screen...
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– 28 – 711-054d 1 2 6. Install the spark arrester. Tip align the spark arrester lump to the hole in the muffler pipe. 1 spark arrester lump 2 hole 711-067a 7. Install the muffler screen. 711-054e 1 711-022 3. Remove the spark arrester. 1 spark arrester 4. Remove the carbon deposits on the muffler sc...
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– 29 – 710-037a 2 1 1 3 ae00451 air filter 1. Remove the screws, and then remove the air filter case cover. 2. Remove the foam element. 1 screws 2 air filter case cover 3 foam element 3. Wash the foam element in solvent and dry it. Never use solvent while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame....
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705-065a 1 3 2 fuel cock never use the gasoline while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. 1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “off”. 2. Remove the fuel cock cup, gasket, and fuel strainer. 3. Clean the cup and strainer with gasoline and wipe it off. 4. Check the gasket. Replace it if damaged. 5....
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– 31 – 2 1 763-105 763-059 3 4 ae01007 g.F.C.I. Receptacle test 1. Start the engine. 2. Press the test button, then check the position of the reset button. 1 test button 2 reset button 3. If g.F.C.I. Operation is correct, push in the reset button. If the g.F.C.I. Operates incorrectly, consult a yama...
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707-001 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 cock lever to “on”. 2 clogged fuel line .... Clean fuel line. 2 foreign matter in fuel cock .... Clean fuel cock. 2 clogged carburet...
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– 33 – 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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Ae00601 storage long term storage of your generator will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Ae00611 drain the fuel 1. Turn the engine switch to “stop”. 1 5 “stop” 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. Extract the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container usin...
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– 35 – 1 7vu-004 6. Drain the fuel remaining in the carburetor into an approved container by loosening the drain screw on the carburetor float chamber. 1 drain screw 7. Tighten the drain screw. 8. Turn the engine switch to “off”. 9. Turn the fuel cock lever to “off”. 10. Tighten further if any screw...
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– 36 – ae01002 exhaust emission control system and components item acronym 9 carb. Assy., lh. & jt., .......................Carb (carburetor) carburetor2 9 c.D.I. Unit assy. & c.D.I......................Ei (electronic ignition) magneto assy. & plug, spark 9 crankcase1 & head, ..........................
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Unit ef2800i overall length mm (in) 487 (19.2) overall width mm (in) 395 (15.6) overall height mm (in) 425 (16.7) dry weight kg (lb) 31 (66.1) – 37 – ae00701 specifications ae00702 dimensions unit ef2800i ac output rated voltage v 120 rated frequency hz 60 rated current a 20.8 rated output kva 2.5 s...
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– 38 – ae00751 wiring diagram ef2800i b b b b b b b b b r r r r r r b r r r r r r r r r r r r r (b) (r) r r r r w g g o o o o o o o o w w o y y y y y r o o y y y y w w w y y y y y y l l l l l w w l l w br br br br gy g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y g/y w g/y w/l w/l w/l g/y b/w b/w b/w b/w b/w b...
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– 39 – 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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– 40 – 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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– 41 – 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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– 42 – 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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– 43 – 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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– 44 – 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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– 45 – 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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– 46 – 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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– 47 – 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. 7vu-28199-16 hyoshi 2/18/11 1:27 pm page 2.
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Generator lit-19626-01-70 7vu-28199-16 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2011.03-0.3 × 1 ! (e) ef2800i owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7vu-28199-16 hyoshi 2/18/11 1:27 pm 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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