Tomahawk TG2000i Operation Manual

Tomahawk TG2000i Operation Manual

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Operations Manual
For safe operation follow all safety
precautions in this Operations Manual.
Improper use can cause serious injury.
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  • Page 1 ;.\ �� ;.\ 1 () TG2000i Operations Manual GASOLINE INVERTER GENERATOR For safe operation follow all safety precautions in this Operations Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury.
  • Page 2 Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or specifications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. Tomahawk Power LLC reserves the right to make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.
  • Page 3: For Your Records

    Purchase Receipt: (retain your purchase receipt to ensure trouble-free warranty coverage) Product Registration To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Tomahawk generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbol Definitions

    SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOL SAFETY DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who work on or near the Symbol Description equipment.
  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are DANGER extremely flammable and explosive Never use the generator in a location under certain conditions. Beware of that is wet or damp. Never expose the Carbon Monoxide and ordorless gas generator to rain, snow, water spray or that kills.
  • Page 6: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Fuel Tank Gap 6. Handle 2. Control Panel Base 7. Muffler Cover Plate 3. Control Panel 8. Appearance Cover Plate 4. Recoil Starter Grip 9. Engine Oil Cover Plate 5. Left Shell CONTROL PANEL 1. Low Oil Alert 2.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION No Connected Loads – Make sure the generator BEFORE STARTING THE has no connected loads before starting it. To ensure GENERATOR there are no connected loads, unplug any electrical extension cords that are plugged into the control panel receptacles. Before starting the generator, review NOTICE Safety on page 7.
  • Page 8: Power Cord

    POWER CORD Using Extension Cords Tomahawk assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this...
  • Page 9: Adding / Checking Engine Fluids And Fuel

    OPERATION Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS AND FUEL WARNING Never refuel the generator while the Before adding/checking engine engine is running. fluids and fuel, review Safety on page 7. Always turn the engine off and allow the generator to cool before refueling.
  • Page 10: Starting The Generator

    OPERATION STARTING THE GENERATOR NOTICE The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will Before starting the generator, review shut down and will not start until the oil is filled to the Safety on page 7.
  • Page 11 OPERATION 1) Fuel Tank Cap a. Open the fuel tank cap Counterclockwise 2) Grounding Terminal a. To prevent electrical shock, ground the generator. The grounding terminal is located on the control panel. 3) Start the Generator a. Put the ECO switch to the “OFF” position b.
  • Page 12 OPERATION 1) STOPPING THE GENERATOR a. Turn the ECO Switch to the “OFF” position b. Stop all electrical equipment c. Turn the knob to the “OFF” Position. d. Close the fuel and ignition system e. Turn the fuel cap ventilation buton to the “OFF”...
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing maintenance Avoid skin contact with engine oil or on the generator, review Safety on gasoline. Prolonged skin contact with page 7 and the following safety engine oil or gasoline can be harmful. messages. Frequent and prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer.
  • Page 14: Engine Oil Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Table 2: Maintenance Schedule – Authorized Tomahawk Service Dealer Performed After First 20 After 50 Hours After 100 Hours After 300 Hours Maintenance Before Every Hours or First of Use or Every of Use or Every of Use or Every...
  • Page 15: Adding Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE Adding Engine Oil 5. Remove the oil drain plug. Once removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean surface. 1. Always operate or maintain the generator on a flat surface. 6. Remove the oil fill plug so the oil can drain more easily from the oil drain port.
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE Remove the gray fine inside air filte Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if generator is operated in a dusty environment). 1. Turn off the generator and let it cool for several minutes if running.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE 9. Dry the air filter elements by again applying a slow 14. Install the air filter cover by clipping the clips on the firm squeezing action. top and bottom of the air filter assembly 10. Once the air filters are dry, coat the air filters with clean engine oil (see Figure 33).
  • Page 18: Spark Plug Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after 6. Place a clean rag over the opening created by the every 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can replaced after 300 hours of use or every year.
  • Page 19: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    The battery is the same as a motorcycle/utility battery. 4. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark Type 14L-A2 arrestor screen. Tomahawk Model No. 100284 5. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler exhaust pipe. Batteries Plus Model No.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARNING Never store a generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where the fumes can come in contact with an ignition source such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water heater, clothes dryer or any other gas appliance;...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner’s manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that can lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Fuel shutoff valve is in the OFF Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see position. pages 24 and 25). Generator is out of gasoline. Add gasoline to the generator (see page 22). Fuel flow is obstructed.
  • Page 24 Tomahawk Power, LLC San Diego, CA Sales Support (866) 577-4476 sales@tomahawk-power.com Service and Registration support@tomahawk-power.com www.tomahawk-power.com...

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