Yamaha EF2800i - Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-707VU-28199-16PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.03-0.3×1 !(E)EF2800iOWNER’S MANUALRead this manual carefully before

1212741-040AE00088CONNECTION NOTES9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercialpower outlet.9 Avoid connecting the generator in parallel with anyothe

– 6 –AE00101CONTROL FUNCTION AE00102DESCRIPTION1 Carrying handles (shaded)2 Fuel tank3 Fuel tank cap4 Fuel level gauge5 Ground (earth) terminal6 Oil f

AE00111OIL WARNING LIGHT (red)When the oil level falls below the lower level, the oilwarning light (red) comes on and then the enginestops automatical

AE00780DC PROTECTORThe DC protector turns off automatically when electricdevice being connected to the generator is operatingand current above the rat

– 9 –21763-105a763-060a3AE00848G.F.C.I. RECEPTACLEThe G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) shutsoff power to the protected receptacles if a gro

741-001707-001AE00845PRE-OPERATION CHECK Pre-operation checks should be made each time thegenerator is used.The engine and muffler will be very hot af

700-108a1700-103c2AE00222ENGINE OILMake sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oilfiller hole.Add oil as necessary.1 Oil filler hole2 Upper

– 12 –1AE00241GROUND (earth) TERMINALMake sure to Ground (earth) terminal the generator.Check “SAFETY INFORMATION” (see page 2).1 Ground (earth) termi

700-006a1763-126b1705-0371763-084h1– 13 –AE00955OPERATION9 Never operate the engine in a closed area or itmay cause unconsciousness and death withina

704-016– 14 –701-047a701-047b14. Pull the choke knob fully out.1 Choke knobTIPThe choke is not required to start a warm engine.Push the choke knob in

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– 15 –AE00812APPLICATION RANGEWhen using the generator, make sure the total load is within rated output of a generator.Otherwise, generator damage may

– 16 –760-022a1761-074AE01001CONNECTIONAlternating Current (AC)Be sure any electric devices are turned off beforeplugging them in.9 Be sure all electr

760-021a1AE00788Overload indicator light (red)The overload indicator light (red) comes on when anoverload of a connected electrical device is detected

BATTERY CHARGINGDo not connect a VRLA (Valve Regulated LeadAcid) battery. To charge a VRLA battery, a special(constant-voltage) battery charger is req

– 19 –9 Be sure the economy control switch is turnedoff while charging the battery.9 Be sure to connect the red battery chargerlead to the positive (+

762-012– 20 –TIP9 Follow instructions in the owner’s manual for thebattery to determine the end of battery charging.9 Measure the specific gravity of

– 21 –Operating range of DC power supply(exclusively for charging 12V battery)This power source is designed to charge batteries upto 40Ah that are hal

– 22 –763-126b1763-085e1705-0381761-073AE00992STOPPING THE ENGINETIPTurn off any electric devices.2. Disconnect any electric devices.4. Turn the fuel

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

– 24 –Item RoutinePre-operationcheckEvery6 months or 100 Hr12 monthsor 300 HrFuel strainer • Clean and replace if necessary. 1Crankcase breather • Che

AE00012IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDSRecord your Primary I.D., and serial num-bers in the spaces provided, to assist youin ordering spare parts from a

760-023– 25 –a760-001aSPARK PLUG INSPECTIONThe spark plug is important engine components, whichshould be checked periodically.1. Remove the spark plug

5. Install the oil drain bolt.– 26 –700-109a3421700-006a1AE00972ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENTAvoid draining the engine oil immediately afterstopping the engi

– 27 –711-06712711-054cAE00443MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTERThe engine and muffler will be very hot after theengine has been run.Avoid touching the

– 28 –711-054d126. Install the spark arrester.TIPAlign the spark arrester lump to the hole in the mufflerpipe.1 Spark arrester lump2 Hole711-067a7. In

– 29 –710-037a2113AE00451AIR FILTER1. Remove the screws, and then remove the air filtercase cover.2. Remove the foam element.1 Screws2 Air filter case

705-065a132FUEL COCKNever use the gasoline while smoking or in thevicinity of an open flame.1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.2. Remove the fuel co

– 31 –21763-105763-05934AE01007G.F.C.I. RECEPTACLE TEST1. Start the engine.2. Press the test button, then check the position ofthe reset button.1 Test

707-001AE00512TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine won’t start1. Fuel systemsNo fuel supplied to combustion chamber.2 No fuel in tank ... Supply fuel.2 Fuel in tank

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

AE00601STORAGELong term storage of your generator will require somepreventive procedures to guard against deterioration.AE00611DRAIN THE FUEL1. Turn t

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

– 35 –17VU-0046. Drain the fuel remaining in the carburetor into anapproved container by loosening the drain screwon the carburetor float chamber.1 Dr

– 36 –AE01002EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMAND COMPONENTSItem Acronym9 CARB. ASSY., LH. & JT., ...CARB (Carburetor)CARBURETOR

Unit EF2800iOverall Length mm (in) 487 (19.2)Overall Width mm (in) 395 (15.6)Overall Height mm (in) 425 (16.7)Dry Weight kg (lb) 31 (66.1)– 37 –AE0070

– 38 –AE00751WIRING DIAGRAMEF2800iBBBBBBBBBRRRRRRBRRRRRRRRRRRRR(B) (R)RRRRWGGOOOOOOOOWWOYYYYYROOYYYYWWWYYYYYYLLLLLWWLLWBrBrBrBrGyG/YG/YG/YG/YG/YG/YG/Y

– 39 –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

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

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

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

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

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

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS ...1SAFETY INFORMATION...2EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS

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

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

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

Read this manual carefully before operating this machine. This manualshould stay with this machine if it is sold. 7VU-28199-16 hyoshi 2/18/11 1:27 PM

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-707VU-28199-16PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.03-0.3×1 !(E)EF2800iOWNER’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

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– 1 –156324WARNINGqqAVERTISSEMENT7VU-24162-108Read the owner's manual and all labels before operating.8Only operate in well-ventilated areas.Exha

AE00071SAFETY INFORMATION9 This generator is not designed for on-board use.Do not use it while installed on the vehicle.– 2 –9 Do not modify the gener

– 3 –AE00075FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS9 Always turn off the engine when refuelling.9 Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of anop

– 4 –741-010741-011AE00083ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION9 Never operate the engine in rain or snow.9 Never touch the generator with wet hands or elec-trica