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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 ... 8 DESCRIPTION 8 CONTROL PANEL 8 OIL WARNING SYSTEM 10 ENGINE SWITCH 10 ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH.......10 DC PROTECTOR 11 G.F.C.I . AND EDL-SERIES 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- RECEPTACLE (for YG2800i 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 STORAGE 33 DRAIN THE FUEL 33 ENGINE 33 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 DIMENSIONS 35 ENGINE 35...
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 ... 8 DESCRIPTION 8 CONTROL PANEL 8 OIL WARNING SYSTEM 10 ENGINE SWITCH 10 ECONOMY CONTROL SWITCH.......10 DC PROTECTOR 11 G.F.C.I . AND EDL-SERIES 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- RECEPTACLE (for YG2800i 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 STORAGE 33 DRAIN THE FUEL 33 ENGINE 33 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 DIMENSIONS 35 ENGINE 35...
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... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY Any new EFseries or EDL-series Yamaha Generator purchased for private, non-commercial use from date of business. All parts replaced under this warranty shall be warranted for this service.... Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. In order for this warranty shall include any authorized Yamaha consumer generator dealer will be to exclusions noted herein. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR ...
... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY Any new EFseries or EDL-series Yamaha Generator purchased for private, non-commercial use from date of business. All parts replaced under this warranty shall be warranted for this service.... Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. In order for this warranty shall include any authorized Yamaha consumer generator dealer will be to exclusions noted herein. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR ...
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... WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. b. and YG-series generators purchased from the original purchaser to : 1. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the continental ... of proper maintenance. Post Office Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 -2- AND YG-SERIES INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under warranty become property of time stated herein, subject ...
... WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. b. and YG-series generators purchased from the original purchaser to : 1. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the continental ... of proper maintenance. Post Office Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630 -2- AND YG-SERIES INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under warranty become property of time stated herein, subject ...
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... the warranty period? A. Q. What responsibility does my dealer have any authorized Yamaha generator dealer within the continental United States. Check the operation of having the dealer do recommend, however, that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Q. Yes. The unit has to be covered under this...such as it to : 1. No. Yes, if you . A. If you have purchased your new generator, please advise us of sale, and upon request. by a Yamaha generator dealer. The customer's responsibility includes all of the recommended maintenance shown in the best position to remain ...
... the warranty period? A. Q. What responsibility does my dealer have any authorized Yamaha generator dealer within the continental United States. Check the operation of having the dealer do recommend, however, that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Q. Yes. The unit has to be covered under this...such as it to : 1. No. Yes, if you . A. If you have purchased your new generator, please advise us of sale, and upon request. by a Yamaha generator dealer. The customer's responsibility includes all of the recommended maintenance shown in the best position to remain ...
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...by a licensed electrician. THIS ENGINE MEETS zzzz-zzzz CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD:CATEGORY A (EPA) YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD zzz-2179R-zz DISPLACEMENT: zzz J VALVE LASH (A) IN: z.zz~z.zz IGNITION TIMING & IDLE MIXTURE NO OTHER .... ENGINE OIL: SAE 10W-30 TYPE SE EX: z.zz~z.zz -4- twr e q AE00062 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operating this generator to the owner's manual. 792-036 3 ENGINE AIR INDEX ( C a l i f o r n i a only) 0 2 4 6 8 10 MOST CLEAN LEAST CLEAN ...
...by a licensed electrician. THIS ENGINE MEETS zzzz-zzzz CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES. EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD:CATEGORY A (EPA) YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD zzz-2179R-zz DISPLACEMENT: zzz J VALVE LASH (A) IN: z.zz~z.zz IGNITION TIMING & IDLE MIXTURE NO OTHER .... ENGINE OIL: SAE 10W-30 TYPE SE EX: z.zz~z.zz -4- twr e q AE00062 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operating this generator to the owner's manual. 792-036 3 ENGINE AIR INDEX ( C a l i f o r n i a only) 0 2 4 6 8 10 MOST CLEAN LEAST CLEAN ...
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...) 741-008a 9 Avoid operating the engine with wet hands or electrical shock will occur. 741-011 9 Be sure to ground (earth) the generator. q q 741-009 9 Be sure to carry the generator only by its carrying handle(s). 1 Carrying handle(s) (shaded) 741-057 AE00083 ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION 9 Never operate the engine in rain or...
...) 741-008a 9 Avoid operating the engine with wet hands or electrical shock will occur. 741-011 9 Be sure to ground (earth) the generator. q q 741-009 9 Be sure to carry the generator only by its carrying handle(s). 1 Carrying handle(s) (shaded) 741-057 AE00083 ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION 9 Never operate the engine in rain or...
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...electrical system damage can electrocute or injure line maintenance personnel. mal operating power returns if unit is the connection 2 point for generator power and allows selection of 2.5 mm square. 9 This extension cord should be connected to a build- AE00086...: 10 Ampere → 1.2 mm (0.05 in) AE00088 1 CONNECTION NOTES 9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercial power outlet. 9 Avoid connecting the generator in the build- Also, generator and build- ing's electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in parallel...
...electrical system damage can electrocute or injure line maintenance personnel. mal operating power returns if unit is the connection 2 point for generator power and allows selection of 2.5 mm square. 9 This extension cord should be connected to a build- AE00086...: 10 Ampere → 1.2 mm (0.05 in) AE00088 1 CONNECTION NOTES 9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercial power outlet. 9 Avoid connecting the generator in the build- Also, generator and build- ing's electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in parallel...
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..." 2 "ON" q AE00848 G.F.C.I . (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 1 shuts off again, consult a Yamaha dealer. w TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: 9 Do not attempt to the protected receptacles if ...a ground fault 763-105a (electrical leak) is heard. RECEPTACLE (for YG2800i) w The G.F.C.I . If the equipment appears to the maintenance instructions on page 30. 9 ... NOTE: w Press to the specified generator rated output if the DC protector turns off automatically when the load exceeds the generator rated output. If the reset button ...
..." 2 "ON" q AE00848 G.F.C.I . (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 1 shuts off again, consult a Yamaha dealer. w TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: 9 Do not attempt to the protected receptacles if ...a ground fault 763-105a (electrical leak) is heard. RECEPTACLE (for YG2800i) w The G.F.C.I . If the equipment appears to the maintenance instructions on page 30. 9 ... NOTE: w Press to the specified generator rated output if the DC protector turns off automatically when the load exceeds the generator rated output. If the reset button ...
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Recommended fuel: q Unleaded gasoline 707-033a Fuel tank capacity: Total: 11.2 L (2.46 Imp gal, 2.96 US gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with any spilled fuel immediately. 9 After refueling, make sure the tank cap is used. AE00845 PRE-... FUEL Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. ened securely. 707-051 - 12 - w The engine and muffler will be made each time the generator is tight-
Recommended fuel: q Unleaded gasoline 707-033a Fuel tank capacity: Total: 11.2 L (2.46 Imp gal, 2.96 US gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with any spilled fuel immediately. 9 After refueling, make sure the tank cap is used. AE00845 PRE-... FUEL Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. ened securely. 707-051 - 12 - w The engine and muffler will be made each time the generator is tight-
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Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006 AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make sure to ground (earth) the generator. Add oil as necessary. 700-108a 1 Upper level q 700-103c 0°C 25°C A YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) D SAE 10W C SAE #20 B SAE #30 32°F 80..." on page 6. 741-059 - 13 - AE00222 ENGINE OIL Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. cC The generator has been shipped without engine oil.
Fill with oil or it will not start. 700-006 AE00241 GROUND (Earth) Make sure to ground (earth) the generator. Add oil as necessary. 700-108a 1 Upper level q 700-103c 0°C 25°C A YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) D SAE 10W C SAE #20 B SAE #30 32°F 80..." on page 6. 741-059 - 13 - AE00222 ENGINE OIL Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. cC The generator has been shipped without engine oil.
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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. Turn the fuel cock lever to the "3" (OFF) position. 761-073 å EF2800i ∫ YG2800i 1 3 "OFF" q 763-126b 1. AE00955 OPERATION q NOTE: The generator has been shipped without engine oil. B 9 Turn the economy control switch to the "ON" position. 1 "ON" q 705-037 2. q 1 7 "ON" 763-084h - 14 - Turn the engine switch to the "7" (ON) position.
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. Turn the fuel cock lever to the "3" (OFF) position. 761-073 å EF2800i ∫ YG2800i 1 3 "OFF" q 763-126b 1. AE00955 OPERATION q NOTE: The generator has been shipped without engine oil. B 9 Turn the economy control switch to the "ON" position. 1 "ON" q 705-037 2. q 1 7 "ON" 763-084h - 14 - Turn the engine switch to the "7" (ON) position.
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...personal computers, and some inverters that sense peak and RMS voltage values. EX: Generator rated output 2500VA Frequency Power factor 1.0 -2350W AC 0.8 -1880W q 760-021a DC 120W - (12V/10A) 9 The overload indicator light 1 comes on any portable generator to provide power to such... when total wattage exceeds the application range. (See page 18 for more uniform voltage supply than portable generators provide. AE01000 APPLICATION RANGE AC DC Power factor EF2800i YG2800i 1 -2,500W 0.8-0.95 -2,000W 0.4-0.75 (Efficiency 0.85) -850W Rated voltage 12V Rated current 10A ...
...personal computers, and some inverters that sense peak and RMS voltage values. EX: Generator rated output 2500VA Frequency Power factor 1.0 -2350W AC 0.8 -1880W q 760-021a DC 120W - (12V/10A) 9 The overload indicator light 1 comes on any portable generator to provide power to such... when total wattage exceeds the application range. (See page 18 for more uniform voltage supply than portable generators provide. AE01000 APPLICATION RANGE AC DC Power factor EF2800i YG2800i 1 -2,500W 0.8-0.95 -2,000W 0.4-0.75 (Efficiency 0.85) -850W Rated voltage 12V Rated current 10A ...
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...and plug connections are turned off before connection to the AC receptacle. 761-063a å EF2800i B ∫ YG2800i 761-074 4. Plug in . 9 Be sure the total load is within generator rated output. 9 Be sure the receptacle load current is on any electric devices are in good condition before plugging... it in to the generator. 9 Be sure any electric devices. 1 "ON" q 763-129a NOTE: The economy control switch must be turned to "3" (OFF) when using electric devices ...
...and plug connections are turned off before connection to the AC receptacle. 761-063a å EF2800i B ∫ YG2800i 761-074 4. Plug in . 9 Be sure the total load is within generator rated output. 9 Be sure the receptacle load current is on any electric devices are in good condition before plugging... it in to the generator. 9 Be sure any electric devices. 1 "ON" q 763-129a NOTE: The economy control switch must be turned to "3" (OFF) when using electric devices ...
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... 4. 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 - ning. Reduce the total wattage of a connected electrical device is detected, the... inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will not stop the engine. 2. After checking, restart the engine....
... 4. 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 - ning. Reduce the total wattage of a connected electrical device is detected, the... inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. The electronic breaker will not stop the engine. 2. After checking, restart the engine....
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...the breather hose is properly connected and is not damaged or obstructed. 9 Reduce the load to the specified generator rated output if the DC protector turns off again, consult a Yamaha dealer. NOTE: 9 Make connections to the battery after starting the engine. 9 Clamp the red wire to ...not reverse these positions. 1 Red 2 Black 2. w NOTE: q Press to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. AE00786 Battery Charging NOTE: The generator DC rated voltage is between 1.26 and 1.28. 9 Check specific gravity hourly. - 19 - Press in the DC protector and install the battery. If...
...the breather hose is properly connected and is not damaged or obstructed. 9 Reduce the load to the specified generator rated output if the DC protector turns off again, consult a Yamaha dealer. NOTE: 9 Make connections to the battery after starting the engine. 9 Clamp the red wire to ...not reverse these positions. 1 Red 2 Black 2. w NOTE: q Press to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. AE00786 Battery Charging NOTE: The generator DC rated voltage is between 1.26 and 1.28. 9 Check specific gravity hourly. - 19 - Press in the DC protector and install the battery. If...
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Fuel Line Check fuel hose for YG2800i) Check operation *Repair if necessary. 0 Check all fittings 16.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 13.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 14. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 15. Fuel Filter... Every 3 6 12 months months months or 50 Hr or 100 Hr or 300 Hr 0 9. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for replacement. No. cC Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for further attention. - 23 - Cooling System Check for fan damage. 0 12.
Fuel Line Check fuel hose for YG2800i) Check operation *Repair if necessary. 0 Check all fittings 16.* Fittings/ Fasteners and fasteners. Starting System Check recoil starter operation. 0 ** 13.* Decarbonization More frequently if necessary. 0 14. Generation Check the pilot light comes on. 0 15. Fuel Filter... Every 3 6 12 months months months or 50 Hr or 100 Hr or 300 Hr 0 9. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for replacement. No. cC Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for further attention. - 23 - Cooling System Check for fan damage. 0 12.
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... button 1, then check the position of w the reset button 2. 763-105 G.F.C.I . Receptacle 3 4 after Test Operation Pop Out 3 Correct Stay In 4 Incorrect 3. circuit. 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. AE01007 G.F.C.I . Start the engine. 2. operates incorrectly, consult...
... button 1, then check the position of w the reset button 2. 763-105 G.F.C.I . Receptacle 3 4 after Test Operation Pop Out 3 Correct Stay In 4 Incorrect 3. circuit. 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. AE01007 G.F.C.I . Start the engine. 2. operates incorrectly, consult...
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Clean fuel cock. 2 Clogged carburetor .... Add engine oil. 700-006 763-084i 760-009 3. Tighten nuts proper- AE00785 Generator won 't start 1. Stop the engine, then restart. 2 Safety device (DC protector) to "ON". Supply fuel. 707-001 2 Clogged fuel line .... Engine oil system Insufficient 2 Oil ...
Clean fuel cock. 2 Clogged carburetor .... Add engine oil. 700-006 763-084i 760-009 3. Tighten nuts proper- AE00785 Generator won 't start 1. Stop the engine, then restart. 2 Safety device (DC protector) to "ON". Supply fuel. 707-001 2 Clogged fuel line .... Engine oil system Insufficient 2 Oil ...
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...inner surfaces thoroughly. 4. Pour a cup of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. spoon of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor. 4. Drain off ) to coat the cylinder walls with oil. 2. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times (with..., fuel cock, and carburetor float bowl. a Carburetor drain plug 2. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting). 3. Store the generator in a vertical position when stored, carried or operated. 712-010 - 33 - Shake the tank to guard against deterioration. The...
...inner surfaces thoroughly. 4. Pour a cup of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. spoon of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor. 4. Drain off ) to coat the cylinder walls with oil. 2. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times (with..., fuel cock, and carburetor float bowl. a Carburetor drain plug 2. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting). 3. Store the generator in a vertical position when stored, carried or operated. 712-010 - 33 - Shake the tank to guard against deterioration. The...
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AE00707 GENERATOR Unit AC Output Rated Voltage V Rated frequency Hz Rated current A Rated Output kVA Safty Device: Type DC Output Rated voltage V Rated current A Safety Device: Type EF2800i/YG2800i 120 60 20.8 2.5 Electronic 12 10 DC protector - 35 - AE00701 SPECIFICATIONS AE00702 DIMENSIONS ...Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Dry Weight Unit mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb) EF2800i/YG2800i 487 (19.2) 395 (15.6) 425 (16.7) 29 (63.9) AE00704 ENGINE Type Cylinder Arrangement Displacement Bore × Stroke Rated Output Operation...
AE00707 GENERATOR Unit AC Output Rated Voltage V Rated frequency Hz Rated current A Rated Output kVA Safty Device: Type DC Output Rated voltage V Rated current A Safety Device: Type EF2800i/YG2800i 120 60 20.8 2.5 Electronic 12 10 DC protector - 35 - AE00701 SPECIFICATIONS AE00702 DIMENSIONS ...Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Dry Weight Unit mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb) EF2800i/YG2800i 487 (19.2) 395 (15.6) 425 (16.7) 29 (63.9) AE00704 ENGINE Type Cylinder Arrangement Displacement Bore × Stroke Rated Output Operation...