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... 33 DRAIN THE FUEL 33 ENGINE 33 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 DIMENSIONS 35 ENGINE 35 GENERATOR 35 WIRING DIAGRAM 36 EF2800i 36 YG2800i 37 AND EDL-SERIES 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- AND YG-SERIES 2 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS..4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5...SWITCH 10 ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH.......10 DC PROTECTOR 11 G.F.C.I . RECEPTACLE TEST (for YG2800i 11 PRE-OPERATION CHECK 12 FUEL 12 ENGINE OIL 13 GROUND (Earth 13 OPERATION 14 STARTING THE ENGINE 14 APPLICATION RANGE 16 CONNECTION 17 STOPPING THE ENGINE 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 22...
... 33 DRAIN THE FUEL 33 ENGINE 33 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 DIMENSIONS 35 ENGINE 35 GENERATOR 35 WIRING DIAGRAM 36 EF2800i 36 YG2800i 37 AND EDL-SERIES 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- AND YG-SERIES 2 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS..4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5...SWITCH 10 ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH.......10 DC PROTECTOR 11 G.F.C.I . RECEPTACLE TEST (for YG2800i 11 PRE-OPERATION CHECK 12 FUEL 12 ENGINE OIL 13 GROUND (Earth 13 OPERATION 14 STARTING THE ENGINE 14 APPLICATION RANGE 16 CONNECTION 17 STOPPING THE ENGINE 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 22...
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... starter. Add oil and restart. 700-027c AE00122 ENGINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system. NOTE: The economy control switch must be started. 2 5 "STOP" 763-084f Ignition circuit is a load connected or not. AE00111 OIL WARNING SYSTEM When the oil level falls below the ... flickers for a few seconds, the engine oil is switched on. w The engine can be turned to "OFF" when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as a compressor or a submergible pump. - 10 - The results are better 763-124a fuel consumption and less noise. 2 3 "OFF" When...
... starter. Add oil and restart. 700-027c AE00122 ENGINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system. NOTE: The economy control switch must be started. 2 5 "STOP" 763-084f Ignition circuit is a load connected or not. AE00111 OIL WARNING SYSTEM When the oil level falls below the ... flickers for a few seconds, the engine oil is switched on. w The engine can be turned to "OFF" when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as a compressor or a submergible pump. - 10 - The results are better 763-124a fuel consumption and less noise. 2 3 "OFF" When...
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Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006 AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make sure to ground (earth) the generator. cC The generator has been shipped without engine oil. AE00222 ENGINE OIL Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Check "...
Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006 AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make sure to ground (earth) the generator. cC The generator has been shipped without engine oil. AE00222 ENGINE OIL Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Check "...
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Turn the engine switch to the "3" (OFF) position. 761-073 å EF2800i ∫ YG2800i 1 3 "OFF" q 763-126b 1. B 9 Turn the economy control switch to the "7" (ON) position. q 1 7 "ON" 763-084h - 14 - Turn the fuel cock lever to the "ON" position. 1 "ON" q 705-037 2. Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006a A 1 Upper level AE00989 STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: 761-062a 9 Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. AE00955 OPERATION q NOTE: The generator has been shipped without engine oil.
Turn the engine switch to the "3" (OFF) position. 761-073 å EF2800i ∫ YG2800i 1 3 "OFF" q 763-126b 1. B 9 Turn the economy control switch to the "7" (ON) position. q 1 7 "ON" 763-084h - 14 - Turn the fuel cock lever to the "ON" position. 1 "ON" q 705-037 2. Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006a A 1 Upper level AE00989 STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: 761-062a 9 Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. AE00955 OPERATION q NOTE: The generator has been shipped without engine oil.
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...the rated r/min (3,600 r/min) for three minutes to warm up the engine until it is not required to "I" (ON). - 15 - After the engine starts, warm up the engine regardless of the economy control switch position. q 701-047b 1 Choke knob NOTE: The choke is engaged, then pull it briskly. 5. ...Pull slowly on the recoil starter until the engine does not stop when the choke knob is turned to start a warm engine. 3. Pull the choke knob fully out. The economy control unit operates normally afterwards if the economy control switch is returned to ...
...the rated r/min (3,600 r/min) for three minutes to warm up the engine until it is not required to "I" (ON). - 15 - After the engine starts, warm up the engine regardless of the economy control switch position. q 701-047b 1 Choke knob NOTE: The choke is engaged, then pull it briskly. 5. ...Pull slowly on the recoil starter until the engine does not stop when the choke knob is turned to start a warm engine. 3. Pull the choke knob fully out. The economy control unit operates normally afterwards if the economy control switch is returned to ...
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Start the engine. 3. Plug in . 9 Be sure the total load is within 761-006 receptacle... (AC) cC 9 Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are in good condition before connection to the generator. 9 Be sure any electric devices. 1 "ON" q 763-129a NOTE: The economy control switch must be turned to the... AC receptacle. 761-063a å EF2800i B ∫ YG2800i 761-074 4. Make sure the AC pilot light is within generator rated output. 9 Be sure the receptacle load current is on any electric devices are turned ...
Start the engine. 3. Plug in . 9 Be sure the total load is within 761-006 receptacle... (AC) cC 9 Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are in good condition before connection to the generator. 9 Be sure any electric devices. 1 "ON" q 763-129a NOTE: The economy control switch must be turned to the... AC receptacle. 761-063a å EF2800i B ∫ YG2800i 761-074 4. Make sure the AC pilot light is within generator rated output. 9 Be sure the receptacle load current is on any electric devices are turned ...
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... on, but the engine will not stop the engine. 2. Reduce the total wattage of a connected electrical device is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. If any connected electric devices and stop run- When the overload indicator light...erator and any connected electric devices. Check for a few seconds at first when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as follows: 1. NOTE: 9 The generator AC output automatically resets when the engine is not a malfunction. - 18 - After checking, restart the engine. AE00788 ...
... on, but the engine will not stop the engine. 2. Reduce the total wattage of a connected electrical device is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. If any connected electric devices and stop run- When the overload indicator light...erator and any connected electric devices. Check for a few seconds at first when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as follows: 1. NOTE: 9 The generator AC output automatically resets when the engine is not a malfunction. - 18 - After checking, restart the engine. AE00788 ...
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... NOTE: 9 At full charge, electrode specific gravity is 12V. 1. Start the engine. 3. Press in the DC protector and install the battery. Do not reverse these positions. 1 Red 2 Black 2. AE00786 Battery Charging NOTE: The generator DC rated voltage is between 1.26 and 1.28. 9 Check specific ...gravity hourly. - 19 - If it turns off while charging the battery. 9 Be sure the battery leads are properly connected. 9 Be sure the breather hose is properly connected and is turned off again, consult a Yamaha...
... NOTE: 9 At full charge, electrode specific gravity is 12V. 1. Start the engine. 3. Press in the DC protector and install the battery. Do not reverse these positions. 1 Red 2 Black 2. AE00786 Battery Charging NOTE: The generator DC rated voltage is between 1.26 and 1.28. 9 Check specific ...gravity hourly. - 19 - If it turns off while charging the battery. 9 Be sure the battery leads are properly connected. 9 Be sure the breather hose is properly connected and is turned off again, consult a Yamaha...
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... maintenance is 0 cold. Item 1. *S*park Plug Remarks Check condition. Pre-Ope- Air Filter Replace if 0 necessary. * : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. ** : Related to emission control system. - 22 - Replace if necessary. Check muffler screen and spark arrester. Check breather 3.* C**rankcase breather system hose for leakage. Replace... and adjust engine idle speed. 0 Check for cracks or damage. Check oil level 0 6. Clean/ 0 replace if necessary. Adjust gap and clean. w Stop the engine before starting maintenance work.
... maintenance is 0 cold. Item 1. *S*park Plug Remarks Check condition. Pre-Ope- Air Filter Replace if 0 necessary. * : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. ** : Related to emission control system. - 22 - Replace if necessary. Check muffler screen and spark arrester. Check breather 3.* C**rankcase breather system hose for leakage. Replace... and adjust engine idle speed. 0 Check for cracks or damage. Check oil level 0 6. Clean/ 0 replace if necessary. Adjust gap and clean. w Stop the engine before starting maintenance work.
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No. Fuel Line Check fuel hose for replacement. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 13.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 14. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 15. G.F.C.I. cC Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for crack or damage. *Replace 0 if ...fan damage. 0 12. Replace if necessary. Cooling System Check for YG2800i) Check operation *Repair if necessary. 0 Check all fittings 16.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for further attention. - 23 - Pre-Ope- Fuel Filter ...
No. Fuel Line Check fuel hose for replacement. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 13.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 14. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 15. G.F.C.I. cC Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for crack or damage. *Replace 0 if ...fan damage. 0 12. Replace if necessary. Cooling System Check for YG2800i) Check operation *Repair if necessary. 0 Check all fittings 16.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for further attention. - 23 - Pre-Ope- Fuel Filter ...
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... Out 3 Correct Stay In 4 Incorrect 3. operates incorrectly, consult a Yamaha dealer. Electric shock could occur. Start the engine. 2. Reset Button Position G.F.C.I . If the G.F.C.I . RECEPTACLE TEST (for YG2800i) q 1. w Do not operate the generator with a faulty G.F.C.I . operation is correct, push in the reset 763-059 button. circuit. Have the generator repaired by a qualified mechanic. - 30 - AE01007 G.F.C.I . If G.F.C.I . Press...
... Out 3 Correct Stay In 4 Incorrect 3. operates incorrectly, consult a Yamaha dealer. Electric shock could occur. Start the engine. 2. Reset Button Position G.F.C.I . If the G.F.C.I . RECEPTACLE TEST (for YG2800i) q 1. w Do not operate the generator with a faulty G.F.C.I . operation is correct, push in the reset 763-059 button. circuit. Have the generator repaired by a qualified mechanic. - 30 - AE01007 G.F.C.I . If G.F.C.I . Press...
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... to "OFF" .... Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry. 2 Faulty ignition system .... ly. 2 Damaged gasket .... Consult dealer. 2 Loose cylinder head nuts .... Replace gasket. AE00785 Generator won 't start 1. Press to reset the DC protector. - 31 - Clean fuel line. 2 Foreign matter in tank .... Add engine oil. 700-006 763-084i 760-009 3. Clean fuel...
... to "OFF" .... Remove carbon or wipe spark plug dry. 2 Faulty ignition system .... ly. 2 Damaged gasket .... Consult dealer. 2 Loose cylinder head nuts .... Replace gasket. AE00785 Generator won 't start 1. Press to reset the DC protector. - 31 - Clean fuel line. 2 Foreign matter in tank .... Add engine oil. 700-006 763-084i 760-009 3. Clean fuel...
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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. - 32 - G Level low Add engine oil. L Incorrect Replace or Adjust Gap. E Check engine oil level. K Check the spark plug. ...following 9 Fuel cock clogging O Clogged 9 Air cleaner element clogging. Consult a Yamaha dealer. J Engine starts. M OK Clean the spark plug. P OK Q Clean or Replace; C Does not flicker D Flickers. AE00515 A ENGINE DOES NOT START B Turn the engine switch to place the spark plug as far way as ...
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. - 32 - G Level low Add engine oil. L Incorrect Replace or Adjust Gap. E Check engine oil level. K Check the spark plug. ...following 9 Fuel cock clogging O Clogged 9 Air cleaner element clogging. Consult a Yamaha dealer. J Engine starts. M OK Clean the spark plug. P OK Q Clean or Replace; C Does not flicker D Flickers. AE00515 A ENGINE DOES NOT START B Turn the engine switch to place the spark plug as far way as ...
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... a cup of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Drain off ) to coat the inner surfaces thoroughly. 4. The generator must remain in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over several times (with oil. 2. Shake the tank to coat the ...cylinder walls with ignition off the excess oil. 707-083 AE00621 ENGINE 1. Recoil start the engine by turning over it. 5. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting). 3. Clean exterior of SAE 10W30...
... a cup of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Drain off ) to coat the inner surfaces thoroughly. 4. The generator must remain in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over several times (with oil. 2. Shake the tank to coat the ...cylinder walls with ignition off the excess oil. 707-083 AE00621 ENGINE 1. Recoil start the engine by turning over it. 5. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting). 3. Clean exterior of SAE 10W30...