Yamaha EF1000A, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the
generator is used.
Carrying Handle: Before picking up generator, make
sure the carrying handle is securely installed.
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The engine and muffler will be very hot after the
engine has been run. Avoid touching the engine
and muffler while they are still hot with any part of
your body or clothing during inspection or repair.
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FUEL
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regu-
lar unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ((R
+ M)/2) of 86 or higher, or research octane number of
91 or higher.
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Fuel level gauge
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Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.
Check “SAFETY INFORMATION” (See page 4)
carefully before refueling.
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Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter or it
may overflow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
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Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
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After refueling, make sure the tank cap is tight-
ened securely.
Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 3.8 L (0.84 Imp gal, 1.0 US gal)
“F” Full
“E” Empty
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