Yamaha EF1400 User manual

PORTABLE ENGINE
GENERATOR
EF1400/2000/2800
OWNER'S MANUAL
7J0-28199-10

A-000
FOREWORD
We thank you for the confidence you have shown
in us by purchasing Yamaha's new portable
generator. This manual contains the information
required for safe operation, proper handling and
daily care of your mac'hine. A thorough
knowledge of these instructions will help you to
keep your machine in a state of maximum perfor¬
mance. If you have any trouble with your
generator, 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 distinguished
in this manual by the following notations:
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro¬
cedures easier or clearer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special procedures that
must be followed to avoid damage to the
generator.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates special procedures that
must be followed to avoid injury to a generator
operator or person inspecting or repairing the
machine.

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.
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D-COO
NOMENCLATURE
1-

Y-510
(T) Fuel tank cap
V-Q25
AC receptacle
W-175
2 Fuel tank
V-795
8 DC receptacle
W-120
3 Fuel 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 button
X-335
15 Oil warning lamp
Y-280
16 Starter handle
X-130
1 Muffler
V-560
18 Choke knob

SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Item
Unit
EF1400
EF2000 EF2800
DIMENSIONS
•Overall length
•Overall width
•Overall height
•Weight
mm (in)
mm (in)
mm (in)
kg (lb)
509(20.0)
347(13.7)
414(16.3)
37(81.6)
566 (22.3)
365(14.4)
445(17.5)
45 (99.2)
618 (24.3)
413(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
/ US gal/h \
\IMP gal/h/
li t ( U S g a , \
vIMPgal/
( USqt\
CC (iMP qt)
4-stroke
1
145(8.9)
2.5/3600
1.25
/0.33\
\0.28/
Gasoline
“G5
H5S)
4-stroke
1
179(10.9)
3.5/3600
1.6
\0.35/
Gasoline
“C2)
4-stroke
1
256(15.6)
5.0/3600
2.0
/0.53\
V0.44J
Gasoline
«C)
3

Model
Item
Unit
EF1400
EF2000
EF2800
•Ignition system
CDI
CDI
CDI
•Cooling system
Air cooled
Air cooled
Air cooled
•Spark 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
♦ R a ted current
A
10
15
21.7
•Number of AC outlet
2
2
3
GENERATOR {DC output)
•Rated voltage
V
12
12
12
♦ R a ted current
A
10
10
10
-CAUTION:
The DC output should be used only for charging batteries.
4

G-000
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Fuel
Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline.
Fuel tank capacity:
EF14QQI 5.0 lit/1.3 US gal/1.1 IMPgal
6.5 lit/1.7 US gal/1.4 IMP gal
10.0 lit/2.6 US gal/2.2 IMP gal
WARNING:
• When refilling the fuel tank, be sure to
stop the engine and take care not to spill
gasoline.
Wipe off any spilt gasoline quickly, or it
could catch fire, thus causing an explo¬
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
engine.
• Be careful that no impurities enter the fuel
tank.
Engine oil
Remove the oil filler cap and fill the engine with oil
to the upper level line.
Engine oil capacity:
EP140Q
EF2000
EF2800
: 500cc/0.53 US qt/0.44 IMP qt
: 680 cc/0.72 US qt/0.60 IMP qt
: 950 cc/1.00 US qt/0.84 IMP qt
Recommended oil:
4 stroke engine oil
Over 15°C(60°F)
- SAE #30
Below 15°C<60°F)
- SAE #20
(Hard Winter}
--(SAE #10)

CAUTION;
This engine is not filled with oil at the factory,
so be sure to fill it before operating the engine,
or the engine will be seriously damaged.
NOTE: -
Be sure the engine is level 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: - -- - — -
Should the engine stall abruptly, pull the starter
handle and if the oil warning lamp lights, the
engine oil is insufficient. Add oil and start
operation.
X-336
(2)Oil warning switch

HOOO
NOTES FOR SAFE OPERATION
H 100
For safety operation, observe the following in¬
structions:
1. Avoid placing any inflammables near the ex¬
haust outlet during operation.
Operate the engine in a spacious, well-
ventilated place.
2. Never use the engine indoors or in a closed
place like a tunnel.
3. Do 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. Never allow a child to operate the engine,
8. Read the Owner's Manual so you can have a
full understanding of how to start, operate
and stop the engine before using it for the first
time.
9. Never touch the generator with a wet hand.
10. D on't connect the generator to your local
power supply outlet.