Yamaha EF1600 User Manual

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-14 7NJ-28199-12PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN039 08 – 0.4 × 1 !EF1600EF2600YG2600OWNER’S MANUAL 7NJ-9-12 Hyoshi 10/2

– 5 –741-002AE00071SAFETY INFORMATIONAE00072EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS9 Never operate the engine in a closed area or itmay cause unconsciousness and

– 6 –741-008aa9 Keep the machine at least 1 m (3 ft) from buildingsor other equipment, or the engine may overheat.a 1 m (3 ft)741-0099 Avoid operating

– 7 –Ground (earth) LeadDiameter:0.12 mm (0.005 in)/ampereEX;10 Ampere → 1.2mm (0.05 in)AE00088CONNECTION NOTES9 Avoid connecting the generator to com

– 8 –EF1600/EF2600YG2600qw!3 !3!2io!0793-015qw!3 !3!2io!0793-016t!3 !3eur!1y793-017AE00101CONTROL FUNCTION AE00102DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel tank2 Fuel tank c

– 9 –AE00104CONTROL BOX1 Engine switch2 Oil warning light3 Pilot light (YG2600)4 Voltage meter(EF1600/EF2600)5 AC switch (N.F.B.)6 AC receptacle7 G.F.

– 10 –700-027cw763-086cOFFON763-084fqwq763-095OFFONAE00111OIL WARNING SYSTEMWhen the oil level falls below the lower level, theengine stops automatica

– 11 –w763-083763-060AE00848G.F.C.I. RECEPTACLE(for YG2600)The G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 1 shutsoff power to the protected receptacl

– 12 –741-001707-033aq707-001707-037707-051AE00845PRE-OPERATION CHECK NOTE:Pre-operation checks should be made each time thegenerator is used.wThe eng

– 13 –700-068700-110q700-0650°C25°C80°F32°FA YAMALUBE 4(10W-30)D SAE 10WC SAE #20B SAE #30700-006741-029aAE00222ENGINE OILMake sure the engine oil is

– 14 –761-027q763-086eOFFON705-037q763-084hq701-025aqAE00955OPERATIONNOTE:The generator has been shipped without engine oil.Fill with oil or it will n

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– 15 –4. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged,then pull it briskly.5. After the engine starts, warm up the engine untilthe engine doe

– 16 –AE00851CONNECTIONAlternating Current (AC)cC9 Be sure all electric devices including the linesand plug connections are in good conditionbefore co

– 17 –763-085eq705-038qAE00852STOPPING THE ENGINENOTE:9 Turn off any electric devices.9 Turn the AC switch (N.F.B.) to the “OFF” position.2. Turn the

– 18 –* : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.** : Related to emission control system.AE00401PERIODIC MAINTENANCEAE00403

– 19 –* : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.** : Related to emission control system.cCUse only Yamaha specified genuin

– 20 –760-005aa760-001aAE00423SPARK PLUG INSPECTIONYou should periodically remove and inspect the sparkplug.1. Check for discoloration and remove the

– 21 –qe700-067w700-006aq700-0650°C25°C80°F32°FA YAMALUBE 4(10W-30)D SAE 10WC SAE #20B SAE #30AE00412ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT1. Place the machine on a l

– 22 –710-037aAE00451AIR FILTER1. Remove the air filter cover and element.2. Wash the element in solvent and dry.3. Oil the element and squeeze out ex

– 23 –ABABAB705-067707-043bqAE00855FUEL COCKwNever use or be near fuel and solvent while smok-ing or in the vicinity of an open flame.1. Stop the engi

– 24 –741-001qw711-015711-012b711-012aq711-022711-050AE00853MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTERwThe engine and muffler will be very hot after theengine

AE00002INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of your new Yamaha.This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the operation a

– 25 –711-012aq711-017a763-083awq6. Install the spark arrester.NOTE:Align the spark arrester projection with the hole in themuffler pipe.1 Projection2

– 26 –707-001705-037a700-006763-084i760-009AE00512TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine won’t start1. Fuel systemsNo fuel supplied to combustion chamber.2 No fuel in

– 27 –POKO CloggedEngine does notstart.C Does not flicker D FlickersBAE00515A ENGINE DOES NOT STARTTurn the engine switch to “ON”, then pullthe recoil

– 28 –707-038qwaer712-010AE00601STORAGELong term storage of your machine will require somepreventive procedures to guard against deterioration.AE00611

– 29 –AE00789EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMAND COMPONENTSItem Acronym9 CARB. ASSY., LH. & JT., ...CARB (Carburetor)CAR

– 30 –AE00701SPECIFICATIONSAE00702DIMENSIONSAE00704ENGINEAE00707GENERATORUnit EF1600 EF2600 YG2600Type Forced air cooled 4-stroke gasoline OHVCylinder

– 31 –AE00751WIRING DIAGRAMGenerator assemblyControl box1(for EF1600)Frame earthEngine(For EF1600)12w433q5683790G/YGGGGGGGGRBrBrGGG/YG/YB/WB/WLYB/WLYB

– 32 –YG2600qwreeuiyto!0!2!1Generator assemblyFrame earthEngineControl boxG/YG/YG/YGGGGGGGGG/YG/YRBrBrGGG/YG/YB/WB/WLYB/WLYBB/WBBG/YG/YG/YRBrRBrRBrRBr

– 33 –AE00795ENGINE HANGER INSTALLATION (for YG2600)794-001 7NJ-9-12B 10/27/03 9:59 AM Page 33

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-14 7NJ-28199-12PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN039 08 – 0.4 × 1 !EF1600EF2600YG2600OWNER’S MANUAL 7NJ-9-12 Hyoshi 10/2

851-005AE00032wPLEASE READ AND UNDERSTANDTHIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFOREOPERATING THE MACHINE.Particularly important information is distin-guished in th

AE00041CONTENTSLIMITED WARRANTY (EF- AND EDL-SERIES) ...1LIMITED WARRANTY (EC- AND YG-SERIES) ...

– 1 –Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby war-rants that new Yamaha consumer generators pur-chased from an authorized Yamaha consumergenerator deal

– 2 –Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby war-rants that new Yamaha EC- and YG-series gener-ators purchased from an authorized Yamahaindustrial gen

– 3 –Q. What costs are my responsibility during thewarranty period?A. The customer’s responsibility includes allcosts of normal maintenance service, n

– 4 –AE00062LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELSPlease read the following labels carefully before oper-ating this machine.NOTE:Maintain or replace safety and