Yamaha EF1000iS / EF2400iSHC — Drain the fuel
Maintenance · fuel system
For the Yamaha EF1000iS / EF2400iSHC, from the Yamaha owner's manual.
Before you start
- Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous
Procedure
- Turn engine switch to STOP
- Remove fuel tank cap, extract fuel into approved container using handsiphon, install cap
- Turn engine switch to ON
- Turn fuel cock lever to ON
- Start engine and let it run until it stops (approx 20 minutes)
- Remove screws and cover
- Drain fuel remaining in carburetor by loosening drain screw on float chamber
- Turn engine switch to OFF
- Turn fuel cock lever to OFF
- Tighten drain screw
- Install cover and tighten screws
- Tighten any loose screws, bolts and nuts
- Store generator in dry, well-ventilated place with cover
Tools required
- handsiphon Amazon
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Source: Yamaha owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.