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Check  that  the  spark  plug  washer  is  in  good  condition.  
Thread  the  spark  plug  in  by  hand  to  prevent  cross-
threading.

 

 

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After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer.  

 

If installing a new spark plug, tighten 

½

 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the 

washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 

 - 

¼

 turn after the spark plug seats to 

compress the washer.   

 

 

Caution:

    The  spark  plug  must  be  securely  tightened.  An  improperly 

tightened  spark  plug  can  become  very  hot  and  could  damage  the  engine. 
Never  use  spark  plugs  which  have  an  improper  heat  range.  Use  only 
recommended spark plugs or equivalent.

 

 

Spark Arrester Maintenance  

If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.  
 

 

The  spark  arrester  must  be  serviced  every  100  hours  to  maintain  its 
efficiency.  Clean the spark arrester as follows:   

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Loosen the screw by the exhaust port of the muffler and remove the 
spark arrester.  

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Use  a  brush  to  remove  carbon  deposits  from  the  spark  arrester 
screen.    Inspect  the  screen  for  breaks  or  tears  and  replace  it  if 
necessary.   

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Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of removal. 

 

 

 

INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 

 

 

WARNING!    ALWAYS  MAKE  SURE  THE  ENGINE  POWER 
SWITCH IS IN ITS  “OFF” POSITION. DISCONNECT THE SPARK 
PLUG  WIRE  FROM  THE  ENGINE.    AND  ALLOW  SUFFICIENT 
TIME FOR THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR TO   COMPLETELY 
COOL 

BEFORE 

PERFORMING 

ANY 

INSPECTIONS, 

MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. 

 

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Before each use, inspect the generator. Check for: 

 

Loose screws 

 

Misaligned or bound moving parts  

 

Cracked or broken parts 

 

Damaged electrical wiring  

 

Any other condition that may affect safe operation. 

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If an engine problem occurs, have it checked by a qualified service technician before further 
use. Do not use damaged equipment.  

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Before each use, remove all debris with a soft brush, rag, or vacuum.   

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Lubricate all moving parts using premium quality, lightweight machine oil.  

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Every 50 hours of use, drain the old engine oil and replace with a high quality SAE 10W-30 
grade engine oil. 

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Every 300 hours of use, have a qualified, certified technician perform thorough maintenance 

Summary of Contents for TPP-4500G-A

Page 1: ...ow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury Diagrams within this manual may no...

Page 2: ...HE GENERATOR 18 STOPPING THE GENERATOR 19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 20 MAINTENANCE 22 STORAGE 25 INSTALLATION 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 WIRING DIAGRAM 29 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS 29 The engine exhaust from this...

Page 3: ...s injury Read them carefully Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections Save These Important Safety Instructions Read and understand all of these safety instructions Be sure to retain...

Page 4: ...HEN USING AIR TOOLS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY Specific Warnings Carbon Monoxide When this tool is running ensure that the area is well ve...

Page 5: ...MMABE MATERIALS NEAR THE GENERATOR Do not smoke or allow sparks flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank Fuel vapors are explosive Keep grounded conductive objects such as t...

Page 6: ...void body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not abuse the power cord for your too...

Page 7: ...ERATE THE GENERATOR WITH WET HANDS Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water or on wet or soggy ground Do not touch electrically energized parts of the generator...

Page 8: ...s Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Make sure the power switch is in its OFF position and disconnect the spark plug wire when not in use Remove...

Page 9: ...your model Accessories that may be suitable for one generator may become hazardous when used on another generator Servicing Maintain labels and nameplates on the generator and engine These carry impor...

Page 10: ...exhaust fumes must be within legal limits and installation must always meet local building codes If the generator is installed outdoors it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed It should n...

Page 11: ...loose clothing and jewelry away from moving parts Be aware that when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be seen clearly Keep access doors on enclosures closed and locked when access is not requ...

Page 12: ...ich could result in electrocution Do not connect to a building electrical system unless a qualified electrician has installed an isolation switch Fire and Burn Hazards The exhaust system gets hot enou...

Page 13: ...13 GENERATOR COMPONENTS See next page for further explanations...

Page 14: ...engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter When starting the engine by recoil starter set the key switch to the ON position and pull the recoil starter handle Fuel Valve The fuel valve...

Page 15: ...ne damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit the Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine the engine...

Page 16: ...HP 800 1300 Kitchen Microwave Oven 1000 watt 1000 Coffee Maker 1500 Electric Stove Single Element 1500 Hot Plate 2500 Family Room DVD CD Player 100 VCR 100 Stereo Receiver 450 Color Television 27 500...

Page 17: ...pstick and then screw the dipstick back into the oil fill hole FILL OIL ON A LEVEL SURFACE Check the oil level BEFORE EACH USE with the generator on a level surface and the engine stopped o Remove the...

Page 18: ...d keep heat sparks and flame away from the gasoline and engine Refuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher This engine is certified...

Page 19: ...e switch to return to the ON position Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the motor o Recoil start Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly D...

Page 20: ...ave a system ground that connects generator frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output receptacles The system ground is not connected to the AC neutral wire AC Applications Before conne...

Page 21: ...lly shut down In this case wait a few minutes and then reset the circuitry system by turning the circuit breaker to its on position Restart the generator and continue powering the remaining tools and...

Page 22: ...nomical and trouble free operation It will also help reduce air pollution Improper maintenance or failure to correct a problem before operation can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously in...

Page 23: ...djust Combustion Chamber Clean After every 500 hours Fuel tank and filter Clean Fuel Tube Check Every 2 years replace if necessary 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 For commercial u...

Page 24: ...f the engine has not been running for a long time the sediment cup should be cleaned Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Remove the sediment cup O ring and filter Clean the sediment cup O ring and...

Page 25: ...rrester Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen Inspect the screen for breaks or tears and replace it if necessary Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of remov...

Page 26: ...bute the oil evenly in the cylinder Reinstall the spark plug Change the engine oil After removal from storage drain the stored gasoline into a suitable container and fill the generator tank with fresh...

Page 27: ...o the concrete slab using 3 8 diameter expansion anchor bolts not supplied Connect a 6 AWG grounding wire not included from the ground connector 8 on the generator to a grounding rod not included that...

Page 28: ...fully close the choke Spark plug damaged Readjust gap and dry the spark plug Replace if necessary Carburetor dirty Clean the fuel sediment cup Replace or service the carburetor No electricity to the A...

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Page 30: ...Dual Drop Dual Drop Dual Drop Dual Drop Dual Drop Electrical Automatic Voltage Regulation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Battery Maintenance Free Maintenance Free Maintenance Free Maintenance Free Maintenance F...

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