Can ethanol gas be used in the Yamaha EF2000iS 2,000 Watt 79cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator? Or only use regular unleaded?
1802296
It depends on the actual ethanol % in the gas but the unit is designed to use ethanol added gas. I, however use ONLY 91 octane nonoxygenated gas in all of my small engines containing no ethanol.
1802297
Without ethanol is best but fewer places sell non-ethanol gas. The biggest problem is letting the gas sit for a long period of time, ethanol will gum up and cause a problem. As long as you shut the fuel off and let the genrator die from gas starvation you shouldnt have any problems with either.
1802298
Purchase some Sta-Bil Ethanol Treatment - Marine Formula. It neutralizes the ethanol and extends the shelf-life of your fuel.
1918319
Haven't seen gas that hasn't contained ethanol since the 70's. Ethanol will gum up any and all small gas engines carbs. Clogges screens, needel valves , disovles rubber diaphrams and hoses. The only thing you can do is to slow the damage down. Sta bil is the old stand by for prolonging shelf life. Resently new to market is Star Tron which is an enzymem that helps break down the sugars in ethanol that causes the problems. Still fresh gas is the better. For prolonged storage drain um and run um dry. 7 year warranties really..
738907
The engine manual for this edger says that gas with 10% ethanol is okay and is what I have been using in this edger for the past two years of heavy use , and the engine still runs as it did on the first day it was started. All modern small engines are designed to run on 10% ethanol gas. If you use fuel stabilizer in all the gas that you buy for your small engines you will never have an ethanol problem.
203821
A wind turbine grid tie inverter with compatible specifications connected to the bike's generator would work. This would have to bypass the bike's built in 120V inverter, because grid tie is not listed as a feature. The grid tie inverter is responsible for producing an A/C wave form synchronized to the grid, and turning off when there is no grid power for safety reasons. Anything else would end up (violently) taking power from the grid, and that is a danger to life and property.It is unlikely that you would ever make up the cost of the inverter from any power produced this way.
567302
Unleaded gas. Not diesel. Not more than 10% ethanol. Use mid grade gas (or even high octane) and it will run like a charm.
567303
Unleaded gasoline or "gas". 87, 89 or 91 octane. 10% ethanol is ok but use stabilizer if storing. Ethanol free gas is better. I recommend avoiding this pump. Its crap. Spend a little more on a better brand if you need to rely on it at all.
1528280
Yes this generator uses gasoline & it's a good idea to also use fuel system conditioner as well...this generator is great.I'm taking it on a camping trip next weekend & I will update my review after that
68083
I run a 50 to 1 mix of Amsoil Saber Synthetic oil and 'Fresh' Hess Premium gasoline (which contains 10% ethanol) in everything from a 35 year old Mac-10 chainsaw, a pair of 8 year old Echo string trimmers and my Husqvarna 580 without a a problem.
738905
Yes-- but no more than 10% ethanol. Additionally, even 10 % ethanol has a tendency to ruin any rubber hoses, carburetor diaphragms, etc. I personally use non ethanol gas in all my small engines. Hope this helps.
1148962
The manual recommends non-ethanol fuel with a min 87 octane. If ethanol is used, a ethanol fuel stabilzer will need to be added. I am currently using non-ethanol gas and also added Stabil as a precaution. So far the unit operates fine.
2016472
If you follow instructions, not difficult at all. I put StaBil gas stabilizer in the ethanol-free gasoline I use. Run all gas out of the carburetor when finished. Usually starts on first or second pull.
1238283
Runs fine on regular 90% gasoline with 10% ethanol mix. Never had a problem starting or weak power.
1296051
It worked fantastic with my ethanol set up... I'm not a chemist so I can't say for sure but it seems to me it should work fine.
1918314
That would be the best if you can get it. If not, use the highest octane of ethanol gas.
2087947
Not that I am aware of. You could visit with your local Yamaha dealer to discuss this further. Why do you potentially need a 240V? Maybe that is the only option at a certain venue? Mike
511574
Yes there should be a packet with a few items in it it is pretty simple first you need to (add gas) turn the little switch on the gas cap to on then turn the red rocker switch to on then pull the choke and then pull the rope 3or 4 times the first time you start it . The black rocker switch is for turning the economizer off and giving you constant power all the time instead of just the amount you need but I would contact your vendor or yamaha and get the info
2033128
Last time I looked, generac did not sell conversion kits. You would have to look for aftermarket kits. There are videos on the web to help with the process but usually you cannot use gasoline again if you try to convert to propane or natural gas.