Yamaha ef2000is User Manual

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-687DK-28199-11PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.05-2.5×1 !(E)EF2000iSOWNER’S MANUALRead this manual carefully before

– 5 –AE00062LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELSPlease read the following labels carefully before oper-ating this machine.TIPMaintain or replace safety and in

– 6 –4625WARNINGq8Read the owner’s manual and all labels before operating.8Only operate in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbo

– 7 –12347DK-015DESCRIPTION1 Carrying handle2 Fuel tank cap air vent knob3 Fuel tank cap4 Recoil starter5 Fuel gauge6 Muffler7 Oil filler capAE00103Co

– 8 –127DK-018700-115AE00111Oil warning light (Red)When the oil level falls below the lower level, the oilwarning light comes on and then the engine s

– 9 –AE00142Economy control switch1 I “ON”When the economy control switch is turned to “ON” 1,the economy control unit controls the engine speedaccor

– 10 –AE01087Overload indicator light (Red)The overload indicator light 1 comes on when an over-load of a connected electrical device is detected, the

– 11 –127DK-023217DK-02417DK-011Fuel cock knobThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to the car-buretor.The fuel cock has two positions.1 “ON”

– 12 –Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel into the tankup to the red level 2.The fuel level in the fuel tank can be checked throughthe fuel lev

– 13 –1 Upper level5. Install the cover and tighten the screws.7DK-03117DK-033700-1191AE00222Engine oilThe generator has been shipped without engine o

– 14 –AE00845PRE-OPERATION CHECKIf any item in the Pre-operation check is not work-ing properly, have it inspected and repaired beforeoperating the ge

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– 15 –7DK-04717DK-038AE00846OPERATION9 Never operate the engine in a closed area or itmay cause unconsciousness and death withina short time. Operate

– 16 –7. After the engine starts, warm up the engine untilthe engine does not stop when the choke knob isreturned to the original position.TIPWhen sta

– 17 –17DK-0347DK-04717DK-04417DK-04517DK-092AE01025Stopping the engineTIPTurn off any electric devices.1. Turn the economy control switch (Black) to

– 18 –AE00839ConnectionAlternating Current (AC)Be sure any electric devices are turned off beforeplugging them in.9 Be sure all electric devices inclu

– 19 –Battery chargingDo not connect a VRLA (Valve Regulated LeadAcid) battery. To charge a VRLA battery, a special(constant-voltage) battery charger

– 20 –9 Be sure the economy control switch is turnedoff while charging the battery.9 Be sure to connect the red battery charger leadto the positive (+

– 21 –Never smoke or make and break connections at thebattery while charging. Sparks may ignite the bat-tery gas.Battery electrolyte is poisonous and

– 22 –Operating range of DC power supply(exclusively for charging 12V battery)This power source is designed to charge batteries up to40Ah that are hal

– 23 –AE00812Application rangeWhen using the generator, make sure the total load is within rated output of a generator.Otherwise, generator damage may

– 24 –AE00401PERIODIC MAINTENANCESafety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication willkeep your generator in the

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

– 25 –*1·····Initial replacement of the engine oil is after one month or 20 hours of operation.*2·····The air filter element needs to be cleaned more

– 26 –4. Check for discoloration and remove the carbon.The porcelain insulator around the center elec-trode of spark plug should be a medium-to-light

– 27 –6. Install the spark plug.TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing aspark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 t

– 28 –4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the genera-tor to drain the oil completely.5. Place the generator on a level surface.Do not tilt the

– 29 –AE01084Air filter1. Remove the screws 1, and then remove the cover2.2. Remove the screw 1 and then remove the air filtercase cover 2.127DK-03012

– 30 –7DK-0261217DK-0661237DK-0637DK-06447DK-065AE01075Muffler screen and spark arresterThe engine and muffler will be very hot after theengine has be

– 31 –217DK-065a7DK-0686. Install the muffler screen and the muffler cap, andthen tighten the bolt.7. Install the cover and tighten the screws.3. Remo

– 32 –7DK-0691AE00471Fuel tank filterNever use the gasoline while smoking or in thevicinity of an open flame.1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 1.

– 33 –AE00601STORAGELong term storage of your machine will require somepreventive procedures to guard against deterioration.17DK-04417DK-03917DK-035AE

– 34 –6. Remove the screws 1, and then remove the cover2.7. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening thedrain screw 3 on the carburetor float c

Particularly important information is distin-guished in this manual by the followingnotations.This is the safety alert symbol. It isused to alert you

– 35 –EnginePerform the following steps to protect the cylinder, pis-ton ring, etc. from corrosion.1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one table-spoo

– 36 –7DK-09117DK-03517DK-038700-006AE00512TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine won’t start1. Fuel systemsNo fuel supplied to combustion chamber.2 No fuel in tank ..

– 37 –AE00515Generator won’t produce power2 Safety device (DC protector) to “OFF” 2 ···· Pressthe DC protector to “ON” 1.2 Safety device (AC) to “OFF”

– 38 –BPOKO CloggedC Does not flicker D Flickers.AE00515A ENGINE DOES NOT STARTTurn the engine switch to “ON”, then pullthe recoil starter and check i

– 39 –Unit EF2000iSType Air cooled 4-stroke gasoline OHVCylinder ArrangementInclined, 1 cylinderDisplacement cm379Bore × Stroke mm (in) 48.6 × 43.0 (1

– 40 –AE00012Identification number recordsRecord your Primary I.D., and serial num-bers in the spaces provided, to assist you inordering spare parts f

– 41 –AE00789EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTSItem Acronym9 CARB. ASSY., LH. & JT., ...CARB (Carburetor)CARBURETO

– 42 –WBrRRBrRBrRBrRBrRBrBrBBBBBBBBBBYYOOOYYYYYYYYYYRRRRRLLLLLLLLLGGYYOOOOOOLOOB/WB/WR/WBrBrBrR/W R/W R/WG/YG/YOG/Y213uoip456789q0ewryt7DK-10AE00751WI

– 43 –YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. EF SERIES GENERATORS 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby war-rants that new Yamaha g

– 44 –DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOMESTATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIO

SAFETY INFORMATION ...1EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS ...1FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE ANDPOISONOUS

– 45 –WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ. Is the warranty transferable to second own-ers?A. Yes. The remainder of the existing warrantycan be transfere

– 46 –YAMAHA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENTCALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air R

– 47 –YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINESCALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air

– 48 –instructions required by subsection (d) must be warranted for the warranty period defined inSubsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during th

– 49 –5. Air Injection SystemAir pump or pulse valveValves affecting distribution of flowDistribution manifold6. Catalyst or Thermal Reactor SystemC

– 50 –This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accidents, acts of nature, or other events or occur-rences beyond the control of Yamaha. Yama

– 51 –YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Keep your Yamaha Generator protected even after your warranty expires with genuine Yamaha ExtendedService (Y.E.

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– 1 –17DK-0367DK-001AE00071SAFETY INFORMATION9 This generator is not designed for on-board use.Do not use it while installed on the vehicle.9 Do not m

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-687DK-28199-11PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.05-2.5×1 !(E)EF2000iSOWNER’S MANUALRead this manual carefully before

To begin your 3 year warranty coverage, please register online within 30 days of purchase:www.yamahawarrantyregistration.comIf you prefer, you can com

PLACESTAMPHEREYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A.P.O. BOX 6555CYPRESS, CA 90630ATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT

– 2 –7DK-007a9 Keep the machine at least 1 m (3 ft) from buildingsor other equipment, or the engine may overheat.a 1 m (3 ft)7DK-0027DK-0037DK-0047DK-

– 3 –9 Connect the ground lead of the machine to theground (earth) terminal 1 and connect the end tothe ground electrode buried in the ground.17DK-011

– 4 –7DK-0121212AE00088CONNECTION NOTES9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercialpower outlet.9 Avoid connecting the generator in parallel with an