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Summary of Contents for EF1400

Page 1: ...PORTABLE ENGINE GENERATOR EF1400 2000 2800 OWNER S MANUAL 7J0 28199 10...

Page 2: ...erator you should consult your dealer for assistance B 000 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFUL LY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERAT ING THIS GENERATOR Particularly important information is distinguis...

Page 3: ...C 000 CONTENTS 1 NOMENCLATURE 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 PRE OPERATION CHECKS_ 4 NOTES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 OPERATION 6 MAINTENANCE 7 LONG TERM STORAGE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING r cn co oo lo...

Page 4: ...D COO NOMENCLATURE 1...

Page 5: ...cock V 790 9 DC protector W 130 4 Fuel filter V 027 AC switch NFB X 520 5 Pilot lamp Y 20b Xv Spark plug cap Y 927 j6 Voltage meter X 315 12 Oil filler cap 2 X 310 13 Oil drain plug V 950 Engine stop...

Page 6: ...3 16 3 525 20 7 61 134 5 ENGINE Type Number of cylinders Total piston displacement Rated output Fuel consumption at rated output Fuel Fuel tank capacity Lubrication oil capacity cc cu in BHP rpm lit h...

Page 7: ...plug NGK BP 6HS BP 6HS BP 6HS GENERATOR AC output Rated voltage V 120 120 120 Frequency Hz 60 60 60 Rated output W 1200 1800 2600 Rated current A 10 15 21 7 Number of AC outlet 2 2 3 GENERATOR DC outp...

Page 8: ...sion Avoid overfilling the gas tank After filling replace the tank filler cap and screw it in until tight For refilling select a well ventilated place CAUTION Don t use pre mixed gas and oil in this e...

Page 9: ...el when checking the oil G 300 Oil warning device When the engine oil level lowers the engine stalls automatically Should it stall pull the starter han dle and the oil warning lamp will light CAUTION...

Page 10: ...not cover the engine with a dust cover 4 When operating the engine watch out for other persons and pets 5 Never move or tilt the engine during opera tion 6 Avoid operating the engine in rain or snow 7...

Page 11: ...r by connecting it in parallel with any other generator 12 Never attempt to modify the generator 13 Be sure to ground the generator WARNING Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide Never operate...

Page 12: ...I 000 OPERATION 020 Starting 1 Set the fuel cock lever to the ON position 2 Set the choke lever to the CLOSE position NOTE If the engine is warm set the choke lever to OPEN...

Page 13: ...m is felt finish the stroke with a strong pull and the engine will start After the engine has started allow the starter handle to slowly return to its home position without let ting go 10 4 After the...

Page 14: ...M20 Stopping the engine 1 Keep the engine stop button fully depressed 2 Set the fuel cock lever to the OFF position until the engine stops 11...

Page 15: ...mp is turned on YAMAHA 0 1 AC SW U 12 2 Check that the Voltmeter needle indicates the set voltage CAUTION Never attempt to use both DC and AC genera tion simultaneously as the generator may be overloa...

Page 16: ...3 Wind the electric apparatus power cord 2 or 3 turns around the cord holder and plug the cord into the proper socket 13...

Page 17: ...trolyte is between 1 26 and 1 28 the battery is in a fully charged state It is advisable to check the specific gravity every hour if possible In the case of a 40AH battery for small sized automobiles...

Page 18: ...eep away from fire 2 A battery should be charged in a well ventilated place not in a closed place Explosion may occur 3 Be careful that the battery fluid does not splash to your skin eyes or clothes B...

Page 19: ...erate EF1400 2000 2800 in the following range Apparatus EF1400 EF2000 EF2800 Remark AC x i x 1200W 1800W 2600W Power factor 1 1050W 1580W 2280W Power factor 0 8 0 95 690W 1040W 1500W Power factor 0 4...

Page 20: ...d and turn on the AC switch If it turns off again consult your nearest Yamaha dealer I YAMAHA O AC SW m 1 nlf 1 e L I r DC protector The DC protector turns off automatically the moment that excessive...

Page 21: ...ost important for the best performance and safe operation Period Items Daily First 20Hrs Every 50Hrs or every month Every ISOHrsor 3months Engine oil 1 level O Engine oil change o Air filter 3 cleanin...

Page 22: ...utes stop engine and remove the oil filler plug and oil drain plug so that the oil can be com pletely drained After draining the oil install the oil drain plug and fill oil until the oil begins to ove...

Page 23: ...dip it in engine oil Lightly squeeze it to remove excess oil and install f WARNING i Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near any flammable solvent CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the a...

Page 24: ...the OFF position Remove the filter cup remove the filter and wash it in solvent Blow it dry with compressed air WARNING Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near any flammable solvent Be carefu...

Page 25: ...lectrodes Check for discoloration NOTE Normally the electrodes should show a tan col or If sooty or burnt white consult your dealer Check the spark plug gap NOTE The correct spark plug gap is 0 6 0 7...

Page 26: ...ed as follows 1 Drain the fuel tank completely into a suitable container 2 Start the engine and let it run until it stops by itself 3 Remove the spark plug and put 3 to 5 cc of oil into the spark plug...

Page 27: ...t inhibitor 6 Store the generator in a dry well ventilated place with the cover placed over it 7 Pull the starter rope and when you feel resistance place the pulley with the red mark facing upward Thi...

Page 28: ...matter in fuel cock Clean fuel cock O Clogged carburetor Clean carburetor 2 Electrical systems Improper spark O Spark plug dirty Remove carbon or with carbon or wet wipe spark plug dry O Faulty CDI sy...

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