Yamaha EF2400iSHC Owner's Manual

GeneratorLIT-19626-01-697CF-28199-16PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.04-0.8×1 !(E)EF2400iSHCOWNER’S MANUALRead this manual carefully befo

– 5 –7CF-0019 Do not operate the engine with a dust cover orother objects covering it.9 When covering the generator, be sure to do so onlyafter the en

– 6 –741-1221212AE01181CONNECTION NOTES9 Avoid connecting the generator to commercialpower outlet.9 Avoid connecting the generator in parallel with an

– 7 –AE00101DESCRIPTION56234111 1237793-14787 612345AE00103CONTROL PANEL1 Engine switch2 DC protector3 Oil warning light4 AC pilot light5 Overload ind

– 8 –700-121763-25912AE00111OIL WARNING LIGHT (Red)When the oil level falls below the lower level, the oilwarning light (Red) comes on and then the en

– 9 –741-123707-033a1707-1062707-107AE00845PRE-OPERATION CHECK Pre-operation checks should be made each time thegenerator is used.The engine and muffl

– 10 –700-1281700-103c1700-006AE00222ENGINE OILMake sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oilfiller hole. Add oil as necessary.9 Immediatel

– 11 –700-006a1705-0751AE00955OPERATION9 Never operate the engine in a closed area or itmay cause unconsciousness and death withina short time. Operat

– 12 –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

– 13 –1AE01180APPLICATION RANGEWhen using the generator, make sure the total load is within rated output of a generator.Otherwise, generator damage ma

– 14 –1AE01172CONNECTIONAlternating Current (AC)Be sure any electric devices are turned off beforeplugging them in.9 Be sure all electric devices incl

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– 15 –1AE00788Overload indicator light (Red)The overload indicator light (Red) 1 comes on whenan overload of a connected electrical device is detect-e

– 16 –762-0461212v762-047Battery chargingDo not connect a VRLA (Valve Regulated LeadAcid) battery. To charge a VRLA battery, a special(constant-voltag

– 17 –9 Be sure to connect the red battery charger leadto the positive (+) battery terminal, and connectthe black lead to the negative (-) battery ter

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

– 19 –763-2621705-075a2AE01173STOPPING THE ENGINETIPTurn off any electric devices.1. Disconnect any electric devices.2. Turn the engine switch to “STO

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

– 21 –*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

– 22 –788-0141 12760-0313a760-001aAE01051SPARK PLUG INSPECTIONThe spark plug is an important engine component,which should be checked periodically.1.

– 23 –4465700-1301700-13223AE00431CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTThe carburetor is a vital part of the engine. Adjustingshould be left to a Yamaha dealer with t

– 24 –741-123788-016211AE01028MUFFLER SCREEN AND SPARK ARRESTERThe engine and muffler will be very hot after theengine has been run.Avoid touching the

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

– 25 –711-08012711-081711-0791711-0754. Remove the spark arrester 1.711-0783. Use a flathead screw driver to pry the sparkarrester out from the muffle

2. Remove the screws 3, and then remove the air fil-ter cover 4.3. Remove the foam element 5.4. Wash the foam element in solvent and dry it.Never use

– 27 –707-1081AE00471FUEL TANK FILTERNever use the gasoline while smoking or in thevicinity of an open flame.1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 1.

– 28 –707-106705-075b700-006763-261a791-001dAE01176TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine won’t start1. Fuel systemsNo fuel supplied to combustion chamber.2 No fuel in

A ENGINE DOES NOT STARTB– 29 –POKO CloggedC Does not flicker D Flickers.AE00515Turn the engine switch to “ON”, then pullthe recoil starter and check i

– 30 –AE00601STORAGELong term storage of your generator will require somepreventive procedures to guard against deterioration.4. Turn the fuel cock le

– 31 –6. Remove the screws 1, and then remove the cover2.7. Drain the fuel remaining in the carburetor into anapproved container by loosening the drai

– 32 –AE00621ENGINEPerform the following steps to protect the cylinder, pis-ton ring, etc. from corrosion.1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one tab

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

UnitEF2400iSHCType Air cooled 4-stroke gasoline OHVCylinder Arrangement Inclined, 1 cylinderDisplacement cm3171Bore × Stroke mm (in) 66.0 × 50.0 (2.60

AE00032PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTANDTHIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFOREOPERATING THE MACHINE.TIP9 Yamaha continually seeks advance-ments in product design and

– 35 –– 35 –YWWWWWWWYYYYYGOYLRYB/WOOB/WRRLLLLGGOOOOOOOB/WOYYYYYLLOOOOLLG/YG/YG/YG/YG/YYB/WYB/WB/WRRBrBrBBWBOB/WRRBrBrRBrBWB/WG/YG/YB/WLL1324oityrwque0

– 36 –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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AE00041CONTENTSLOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS ...1SAFETY INFORMATION ...3EXHAUST FUM

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GeneratorLIT-19626-01-697CF-28199-16PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2011.04-0.8×1 !(E)EF2400iSHCOWNER’S MANUALRead this manual carefully befo

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

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

– 2 –764HOT EXHAUST7WL-28176-103Electrocution or property damage can occur : Do not connect this generator to any building's electricalsystem un

– 3 –741-112AE00071SAFETY INFORMATION9 This generator is not designed for on-board use.Do not use it while installed on the vehicle.9 Do not modify th

– 4 –741-113741-114741-115741-116741-117AE00843ENGINE AND MUFFLER MAY BE HOT9 Place the generator in a place where pedestriansor children are not like