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Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor is a vital part of the engine. Adjusting
should be left to a Yamaha dealer with the professional
knowledge, specialized data, and equipment to do so
properly.
Engine oil replacement
WARNING
Avoid draining the engine oil immediately after
stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be
handled with care to avoid burns.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm
up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the
engine.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
1 Oil filler cap
3. Place an oil pan under the engine. Remove the oil
drain bolt and gasket so that the oil can be com-
pletely drained.
2 Oil drain bolt
3 Gasket
700-067
4. Check the oil drain bolt, oil filler cap and O-ring.
Replace them if damaged.
4 O-ring
5. Install a new gasket and the oil drain bolt, and
then tighten the bolt.
Oil drain bolt tightening torque:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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