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PRI-I .D. Also record and keep these numbers for model identification; Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. This manual will provide you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your new Yamaha. NUMBER MODEL PRI-I .D. CODE SERIAL No. the remaining dig- its are for reference when ordering parts from a Yamaha dealer. Keep a 790-065b record of...
PRI-I .D. Also record and keep these numbers for model identification; Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. This manual will provide you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your new Yamaha. NUMBER MODEL PRI-I .D. CODE SERIAL No. the remaining dig- its are for reference when ordering parts from a Yamaha dealer. Keep a 790-065b record of...
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... 12 STARTING THE ENGINE 12 APPLICATION RANGE 14 CONNECTION 15 STOPPING THE ENGINE 19 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 20 MAINTENANCE CHART 20 SPARK PLUG INSPECTION 22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.........22 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ..........23 MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTER 24 AIR FILTER 26 FUEL TANK FILTER 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 STORAGE 30 DRAIN THE FUEL 30 ENGINE 30 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 31 SPECIFICATIONS 32 DIMENSIONS 32 ENGINE 32 GENERATOR 32 WIRING DIAGRAM 33...
... 12 STARTING THE ENGINE 12 APPLICATION RANGE 14 CONNECTION 15 STOPPING THE ENGINE 19 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 20 MAINTENANCE CHART 20 SPARK PLUG INSPECTION 22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.........22 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ..........23 MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTER 24 AIR FILTER 26 FUEL TANK FILTER 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 STORAGE 30 DRAIN THE FUEL 30 ENGINE 30 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 31 SPECIFICATIONS 32 DIMENSIONS 32 ENGINE 32 GENERATOR 32 WIRING DIAGRAM 33...
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... LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. Parts used in the appropriate Owner's Manual; 2. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. Post Office Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 -1- AND EDL-SERIES GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that time for inspection and repairs at Yamaha's option, any and all apparent...
... LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. Parts used in the appropriate Owner's Manual; 2. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. Post Office Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 -1- AND EDL-SERIES GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that time for inspection and repairs at Yamaha's option, any and all apparent...
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... as oil and spark plugs. The warranty on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer for his setup, service and warranty repair work. Is the warranty transferable to : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of the dealership. CUSTOMER SERVICE If your Yamaha model name, engine number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as transportation due to help you have under warranty. Each Yamaha generator dealer...
... as oil and spark plugs. The warranty on operation or maintenance, please contact your dealer for his setup, service and warranty repair work. Is the warranty transferable to : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of the dealership. CUSTOMER SERVICE If your Yamaha model name, engine number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as transportation due to help you have under warranty. Each Yamaha generator dealer...
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...! DO NOT CONNECT THIS GENERATOR TO ANY BUILDING'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNLESS AN ISOLATION SWITCH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. FOR THE FOLLOWING USE: ENGINE OIL: SAE 10W-30 TYPE SE THIS ENGINE MEETS zzzz-zzzz CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. LTD 7VV-2179R-00 -3- YAMAHA MOTOR CO. REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. 7VV-24162-10 2 OIL 792-051d zzzzzz AC...
...! DO NOT CONNECT THIS GENERATOR TO ANY BUILDING'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNLESS AN ISOLATION SWITCH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. FOR THE FOLLOWING USE: ENGINE OIL: SAE 10W-30 TYPE SE THIS ENGINE MEETS zzzz-zzzz CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. LTD 7VV-2179R-00 -3- YAMAHA MOTOR CO. REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. 7VV-24162-10 2 OIL 792-051d zzzzzz AC...
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...building. ing's main fuse box. Also, generator and build- The switch is used without an isolation switch. mal operating power returns if unit is the connection 2 point for line 741-090 repair. ing electrical system damage can electrocute or injure...and 100 meters for cross section of generator or main line power to a build- ing's electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in parallel with any other generator. 2 1 Correct 2 Incorrect AE00091 CONNECTION w 1 Before the generator can be protected by a tough flexible...
...building. ing's main fuse box. Also, generator and build- The switch is used without an isolation switch. mal operating power returns if unit is the connection 2 point for line 741-090 repair. ing electrical system damage can electrocute or injure...and 100 meters for cross section of generator or main line power to a build- ing's electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in parallel with any other generator. 2 1 Correct 2 Incorrect AE00091 CONNECTION w 1 Before the generator can be protected by a tough flexible...
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qw e y !2 u AE00101 CONTROL FUNCTION r i o !1 !2 w e q 793-104a AE00102 DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel tank 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Fuel tank cap air vent knob 4 Fuel cock knob 5 Air filter cover 6 Spark plug 7 Muffler 8 Choke knob 9 Ground (Earth) terminal 0 Oil filler cap q Recoil starter w Carrying handle q w ert y !1 !0 o i u 793-106a -7- t !0 793-105a AE00103 CONTROL PANEL 1 Overload indicator light 2 AC pilot light 3 Oil warning light 4 Engine switch (Red) 5 Choke knob 6 Fuel cock knob 7 Ground (Earth) terminal 8 Economy control switch (Black) 9 DC protector 0 AC receptacle q DC receptacle
qw e y !2 u AE00101 CONTROL FUNCTION r i o !1 !2 w e q 793-104a AE00102 DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel tank 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Fuel tank cap air vent knob 4 Fuel cock knob 5 Air filter cover 6 Spark plug 7 Muffler 8 Choke knob 9 Ground (Earth) terminal 0 Oil filler cap q Recoil starter w Carrying handle q w ert y !1 !0 o i u 793-106a -7- t !0 793-105a AE00103 CONTROL PANEL 1 Overload indicator light 2 AC pilot light 3 Oil warning light 4 Engine switch (Red) 5 Choke knob 6 Fuel cock knob 7 Ground (Earth) terminal 8 Economy control switch (Black) 9 DC protector 0 AC receptacle q DC receptacle
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.... Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not run. NOTE: If the engine stalls or does not start again. NOTE: The economy control switch must be started. 2 5 "STOP" 763-220 Ignition circuit is switched on. w The engine can be turned to "ON" position and then pull the recoil starter. q 1 7 "ON" Ignition circuit is switched off. AE00988 q ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH (Black) 1 I "ON" When...
.... Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not run. NOTE: If the engine stalls or does not start again. NOTE: The economy control switch must be started. 2 5 "STOP" 763-220 Ignition circuit is switched on. w The engine can be turned to "ON" position and then pull the recoil starter. q 1 7 "ON" Ignition circuit is switched off. AE00988 q ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH (Black) 1 I "ON" When...
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... octane number of 91 or higher. w 9 Fuel is sufficient fuel in the tank. Check "SAFETY INFORMATION" (See page 4) carefully before refueling. 9 Do not fill above the top of your body or clothing during inspection or repair. 741-091 707-091 707-092 707-095 AE00212 FUEL Make ... should be very hot after the engine has been run. Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline Fuel tank capacity: Total: 2.5 L (0.55 Imp gal, 0.66 US gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with any part of the fuel filter or it may overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands. 9...
... octane number of 91 or higher. w 9 Fuel is sufficient fuel in the tank. Check "SAFETY INFORMATION" (See page 4) carefully before refueling. 9 Do not fill above the top of your body or clothing during inspection or repair. 741-091 707-091 707-092 707-095 AE00212 FUEL Make ... should be very hot after the engine has been run. Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline Fuel tank capacity: Total: 2.5 L (0.55 Imp gal, 0.66 US gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with any part of the fuel filter or it may overflow when the fuel heats up later and expands. 9...
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...-065 1 Upper level Recommended oil: å YAMALUBE 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil ∫ SAE #30 ç SAE #20 ∂ SAE 10W Engine oil quantity: 0.32 L (0.28 lmp qt, 0.34 US qt) NOTE: Recommended engine oil classification: API Service "SE" or "SF". 2 Oil filler guide cC 9 The generator has been shipped without 2 700-126 engine oil. AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make...
...-065 1 Upper level Recommended oil: å YAMALUBE 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil ∫ SAE #30 ç SAE #20 ∂ SAE 10W Engine oil quantity: 0.32 L (0.28 lmp qt, 0.34 US qt) NOTE: Recommended engine oil classification: API Service "SE" or "SF". 2 Oil filler guide cC 9 The generator has been shipped without 2 700-126 engine oil. AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make...
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... vent knob 707-097 2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the "7" (ON) position. q ON q 1 Upper level AE01104 STARTING THE ENGINE 761-078 NOTE: 9 Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. 9 Turn the economy control switch (Black) to the engine. q 700-127 AE01109 OPERATION cC 9 The generator has been shipped without engine oil. q 1 7 "ON" 763-223 - 12 - This...
... vent knob 707-097 2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the "7" (ON) position. q ON q 1 Upper level AE01104 STARTING THE ENGINE 761-078 NOTE: 9 Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. 9 Turn the economy control switch (Black) to the engine. q 700-127 AE01109 OPERATION cC 9 The generator has been shipped without engine oil. q 1 7 "ON" 763-223 - 12 - This...
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... to start a warm engine. 4. Push the choke knob in ambient temperature above time period, while the economy control switch is not required to the original position. 701-049c NOTE: When starting the engine, with the economy control switch "I " (ON). - 13 - After the engine starts, warm up the engine. 9 in to prevent the generator from falling over when pulling the recoil starter. 704...
... to start a warm engine. 4. Push the choke knob in ambient temperature above time period, while the economy control switch is not required to the original position. 701-049c NOTE: When starting the engine, with the economy control switch "I " (ON). - 13 - After the engine starts, warm up the engine. 9 in to prevent the generator from falling over when pulling the recoil starter. 704...
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... 1 comes on any portable generator to provide power to such equipment. - 14 - NOTE: Some precision equipment is voltage sensitive and may require a more details.) cC Be sure the total load is possible but total wattage should not exceed the rated output. Examples include some medical equipment, personal computers, and some inverters that sense peak...
... 1 comes on any portable generator to provide power to such equipment. - 14 - NOTE: Some precision equipment is voltage sensitive and may require a more details.) cC Be sure the total load is possible but total wattage should not exceed the rated output. Examples include some medical equipment, personal computers, and some inverters that sense peak...
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... stop run- However, this is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will not stop the engine. 2. Turn off and the overload indicator light (red) will go off any blockages are found, remove. 4. After checking, restart the engine. The AC pilot light (green) will stay on and power generation...
... stop run- However, this is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will not stop the engine. 2. Turn off and the overload indicator light (red) will go off any blockages are found, remove. 4. After checking, restart the engine. The AC pilot light (green) will stay on and power generation...
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... if necessary. Fuel Filter filter. Replace if 0 necessary. * : It is most important for best performance and safe operation. Replace if necessary. Replace 0 if necessary. Check oil level 0 5. Air Filter Clean. No. Check breather 3.* C**rankcase breather system hose for leakage. Check for cracks or damage. w Stop the engine before starting maintenance work. Check muffler screen and spark arrester. Item 1. *S*park Plug Remarks Check...
... if necessary. Fuel Filter filter. Replace if 0 necessary. * : It is most important for best performance and safe operation. Replace if necessary. Replace 0 if necessary. Check oil level 0 5. Air Filter Clean. No. Check breather 3.* C**rankcase breather system hose for leakage. Check for cracks or damage. w Stop the engine before starting maintenance work. Check muffler screen and spark arrester. Item 1. *S*park Plug Remarks Check...
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... fuel hose for fan damage. 0 11. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 Check all fittings 14.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Cooling System Check for crack or damage. *Replace if necessary. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 12.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 13. Correct if 0 necessary. * : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha...
... fuel hose for fan damage. 0 11. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 Check all fittings 14.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Cooling System Check for crack or damage. *Replace if necessary. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 12.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 13. Correct if 0 necessary. * : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha...
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... or repair. 1. Replace the oil drain joint in its original position. 11. Remove the cover 1. NOTE: Recommended engine oil classification: API Service "SE" or "SF". 8. Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they 741-091 are still hot with any spilled oil. q 711-068 3 2. Install the cover and tighten the screw. 788-010 AE01028 MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTER w The engine...
... or repair. 1. Replace the oil drain joint in its original position. 11. Remove the cover 1. NOTE: Recommended engine oil classification: API Service "SE" or "SF". 8. Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they 741-091 are still hot with any spilled oil. q 711-068 3 2. Install the cover and tighten the screw. 788-010 AE01028 MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTER w The engine...
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... carburetor .... Engine oil system Insufficient 2 Oil level is low .... Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry. 2 Faulty ignition system .... Supply fuel. 2 Fuel in tank .... Clean carburetor. Add engine oil. 700-006 763-223b 3. Electrical systems 2 Engine switch (Red) to "ON". 2 Clogged fuel line .... Compression Insufficient 2 Worn out piston and cylinder .... OFF 705-072 2. Fuel systems No fuel supplied to "OFF" .... AE01097 TROUBLESHOOTING 707-091 ON Engine won 't produce power...
... carburetor .... Engine oil system Insufficient 2 Oil level is low .... Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry. 2 Faulty ignition system .... Supply fuel. 2 Fuel in tank .... Clean carburetor. Add engine oil. 700-006 763-223b 3. Electrical systems 2 Engine switch (Red) to "ON". 2 Clogged fuel line .... Compression Insufficient 2 Worn out piston and cylinder .... OFF 705-072 2. Fuel systems No fuel supplied to "OFF" .... AE01097 TROUBLESHOOTING 707-091 ON Engine won 't produce power...
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... pull the recoil starter and check if the oil warining light flickers. M OK Clean the spark plug. E Check engine oil level. H Pull the recoil starter and check the spark plug for spark strength. (See "WARNING") F OK Consult a Yamaha dealer. R Consult a Yamaha dealer. - 29 - L Incorrect Replace or Adjust Gap. AE00515 A ENGINE DOES NOT START B Turn the engine switch to place the spark plug as far way as possible from the spark plug hole and carburetor area...
... pull the recoil starter and check if the oil warining light flickers. M OK Clean the spark plug. E Check engine oil level. H Pull the recoil starter and check the spark plug for spark strength. (See "WARNING") F OK Consult a Yamaha dealer. R Consult a Yamaha dealer. - 29 - L Incorrect Replace or Adjust Gap. AE00515 A ENGINE DOES NOT START B Turn the engine switch to place the spark plug as far way as possible from the spark plug hole and carburetor area...
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... (with oil. 2. Store the generator in the carburetor. AE00621 ENGINE 1. spoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into an approved gasoline container using a commercially available hand siphon. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from the carburetor by turning over it stops. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Then, install the fuel tank cap...
... (with oil. 2. Store the generator in the carburetor. AE00621 ENGINE 1. spoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into an approved gasoline container using a commercially available hand siphon. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from the carburetor by turning over it stops. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Then, install the fuel tank cap...