Servicing made easy YAMAHA EF1000iS Stockists of SERVABOX

Servicing made easy YAMAHA EF1000iS Stockists of SERVABOX

Servicing made easy
YAMAHA EF1000iS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
It’s lightweight, compact design and quiet
operation make this generator perfect as
the power source for virtually any location.
Features
•Economy control
•Easy control panel
•Handy grip
Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your generator in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible.
The most important points of generator
inspection, adjustment and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
•Oil warning function
•DC Charger cord
Benefits
If you’re not familiar with maintenance
work, please ask a Yamaha dealer to
carry it out for you.
•High quality energy
•Lightest weight in it’s class
•Silent and compact design
STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE DOING
ANY MAINTENANCE WORK!
Use only YAMAHA specified genuine
parts for replacement. Ask an
authorised YAMAHA dealer for further
attention.
Stockists of SERVABOX
Fielden House, Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey Ind Estate, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 3EA
Tel: +44 (0)161 432 1999 Fax: +44 (0)844 900 1999
email: [email protected] web: www.powermech.eu
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove the cover
. (see Fig 1)
2. Take out old spark plug using spark plug wrench.
(see Fig 2).
Fig 1
Standard electrode colour:
Tan
3. Check the spark plug type and gap. (see Fig 3)
Standard Spark Plug:
CR4HSB (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Fig 2
* Gap on new spark plugs preset.
4. Install the spark plug.
Spark Plug Torque:
12.5 N•m (1.25 m•kgf, 9 ft•lbf)
This is finger tight plus 1/2 turn
5. Install the cover.
Fig 3
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
SERVICE COVER SCREW CAN
BE UNDONE USING A COIN
1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm
up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the
engine, turn the fuel tap to “off”. Close the air
vent on the fuel cap by turning clockwise.
2. Loosen the screw
and remove the cover
.
(see Fig 4)
Fig 4
ENGINE OIL WILL BE HOT - ONLY RUN
ENGINE FOR 2-3 MINUTES TO WARM UP.
3. Remove the oil drain aid
pushing downward
from the bottom of the generator and remove the
oil filler cap
. (see Fig 5)
Fig 5
2
4. Attach the oil drain aid
to the oil filler hole or
use an oil suction tool. (see Fig 6)
Fig 6
5. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the
generator to drain the oil completely. (see Fig 7)
Fig 7
6. * Alternatively, use a suction gun
inserting the
tube into the oil drain hole and pulling the handle
upwards to fill the pump. (see Fig 8)
*
suction gun only
supplied with Plus Kit
7. Discharge waste oil into a suitable container.
8. Repeat as necessary to remove all the oil.
9. Replace the generator on a level surface and
remove the oil drain aid.
of the filler
10. Add engine oil to the upper level
hole using the oil filler guide. (see Fig 9)
Fig 8
DO NOT TILT the generator when adding
engine oil. This could result in overfilling and
damage the engine.
Recommended engine oil:
700-006
A YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40)
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
B SAE #30
C SAE #20
D SAE 10W
Fig 9
Fig 10
Recommended engine oil grade: (see Fig 10)
API Service SE type or higher.
Engine oil quantity:
0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 lmp qt)
3
TIP
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service “SE” or “SF”.
Fig 11
from the oil filler
8. Remove the oil drain aid
hole, wipe it clean and wipe up any spilled oil
using the wipe provided. (see Fig 11)
Ensure NO foreign material enters the
crankcase.
9. Install the oil filler cap.
Fig 12
10. Replace the oil drain aid in its original position.
11. Install the cover and tighten the screw.
12. Dispose of the waste oil in an enviromentally
friendly manner in accord with local legislation.
DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAIN!
Fig 13
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTER
The engine and muffler will be very hot after
the engine has been run.
Fig 14
Avoid touching the engine and muffler while
they are still hot with any part of your body or
clothing during inspection or repair.
. (see Fig 14)
1. Remove the cover
2. Loosen the screw
and remove the muffler
screen
. (see Fig 15)
Fig 15
3. Use a flathead screw driver to pry the spark
arrester out from the muffler. (see Fig 16)
4. Clean spark arrestor with wire brush and replace
in muffler, in reverse manner.
Fig 16
4
AIR FILTER
Please replace air filter with new filter provided with
the kit.
1. Remove the cover
. (see Fig 17)
Fig 17
2. Remove the clip
. (see Fig 18)
holding the air filter cover
3. Remove the air filter cover and element
.
(see Fig 19)
4. Wash the element in solvent and dry.
5. Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil. The
element should be wet but not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Fig 18
Foam-air-filter oil
or
SAE #20 motor oil
Engine oil provided with this kit is suitable for
this application.
DO NOT wring out the element. This could
cause it to tear.
6. Insert the element into the air filter.
TIP
Be sure the element sealing surface matches
the air filter so there is no air leak.
The engine should never run without the
element; excessive piston and cylinder wear
may result.
Never use solvent while smoking or in the
vicinity of an open flame.
Fig 19
7. Replace the air filter cover in its original position
and install the clip.
8. Install the cover.
5
FUEL TANK FILTER
1. Remove the fuel tank cap and then remove the
filter from the neck of the fuel tank
.
(see Fig 20)
2. Clean the filter with petrol. If damaged, replace.
3. Wipe the filter and replace it.
Be sure the tank cap is tightened securely.
Fig 20
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine won’t start
Fig 21
1. No fuel supplied to combustion chamber.
No fuel in tank - fill fuel tank. (see Fig 21)
2 Check oil level.
Fill if necessary.
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SERVICE RECORD
Date
Notes
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Stockists of SERVABOX
Fielden House, Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey Ind Estate, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 3EA
Tel: +44 (0)161 432 1999 Fax: +44 (0)844 900 1999
email: [email protected] web: www.powermech.eu