Running Yamaha 3000iSEB without battery - OK?

Question

Has anyone with a Yamaha 3000iSEB generator run it without a battery, and did it cause any problems?  I have this generator and the battery has gone bad.  I don't need the boost capability so I'm fine without the battery, but want to be sure it won't hurt anything before I run it that way.

lwiddis · Answer

What does the owner's booklet say about this issue?https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/assets/service/manuals/0/05_EF3000iSEBC_LIT-19626-01-20_1112.pdf

bgum · Answer

Leave the bat in same as Honda 3000.  It won't hurt anything.

bfl13 · Answer

Tape the positive terminal that goes on the battery so it doesn't touch any metal "ground" ( AFAIK those leads are "live" when the gen is running as the way to recharge the gen's battery.) I ran my Honda 3000 for years with no battery in it.  Just used the pull cord.

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