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- Page 1 TG5500i INVERTER GENERATOR Operations Manual FIND THE HOW TO GUIDE ON...
- Page 3 Tomahawk Power, LLC reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Tomahawk Power, LLC.
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Page 4: Safety Messages
SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety information in this manual and on the generator. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERATOR..................1 SAFETY MESSAGES ................3 1. SAFETY NOTICE ................5 1. Safety Standard ................. 5 2. Special Requirements ..............6 2.COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............7 1. Component Identification ............7 2. Engine Type & Serial Number ............ 8 3. CONTROLFUNCTION ............... 9 1. -
Page 6: Safety Notice
1. SAFETY NOTICE 1. Safety Standard Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls, and by observing safe operating procedures. DO NOT operate indoors DO NOT operate in the wet conditions DO NOT directly connect to a... -
Page 7: Special Requirements
DO NOT overflow the fuel Stop the engine before refueling when refueling Keep the generator at least 10 feet far away from any flammable materials 2. Special Requirements Electrical equipment including lines and plug connections should not be damaged in any way or have exposed wires. The circuit breakers that have been installed match with the provided generator. -
Page 8: Component Identification
#16 gauge wire, you can have a cord up to 50 feet. For the same appliance, if your cord is #10 gauge, your maximum length is 250 feet. 2.COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Component Identification TG5500i... -
Page 9: Engine Type & Serial Number
2. Engine Type & Serial Number... -
Page 10: Controlfunction
3. CONTROL FUNCTION 1. Oil warning light (red) When the oil level falls below the required level, the oil warning light will turn on and the engine will stop automatically. Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not start again. Tip: If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine switch to “ON”... - Page 11 the control unit. If any blockages are found, remove. 4） After checking, restart the engine. Tip: The overload indicator light may come on for a few seconds at first when using electrical devices that require a large starting current, such as a compressor or a submersible pump.
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Page 12: Preparation
4. PREPARATION 1. Fuel DANGER! Fuel is highly flammable and dangerous. Check “SAFETY INFORMATION” carefully before filling. Do not overfill the fuel tank, or it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands. After filling the fuel tank, make sure the fuel tank cap is tightened securely. -
Page 13: Recoil Starter
3. Recoil Starter To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull quickly. Do not allow the starter to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. 4. Fuel Valve The fuel valve controls fuel flowing from the fuel tank to the carburetor. -
Page 14: Ground Terminal
breaker to avoid a short circuit of the load or overload. If the indicator of the AC Over current Protector is raised, the Over current Protector is now in the “OFF” position. Press the button of the AC Over current Protector to the “ON” position again 1 min later. If the circuit breaker is switched OFF automatically, switch the circuit breaker ON again. -
Page 15: Generator Operation
5. GENERATOR OPERATION Generator operation environment: ° ° · Temperature: 23 F ~ 100 F (-5 ℃～ 40 ℃) · Humidity : Below 95% · Height above sea level: Power output can be expected to decrease by an average of 3.5% per 1000ft above sea level. When operating extreme altitudes,... -
Page 16: Generatorgrounding
2.Generator Grounding To prevent electrical shock or misuse from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded with an insulated lead. 3.AC Current Before starting the generator, make sure that the total load (Total resistance, capacitive and inductive) does not exceed the rated power of the generator. Overload operation will shorten generator life. -
Page 17: Dc Current
the electric appliances. 4. DC Current DC Terminals The DC terminals are used to provide a DC power supply for lower power loads such as charging a battery. The terminals are colored red to identify the positive (+) terminal and black to identify the negative (-) terminal. Load connection method: The load must be connected to DC terminals with the proper polarity (load positive to positive of DC terminal and load negative to negative of... -
Page 18: Starting The Engine
If you always operate the engine at altitudes 3500 feet above sea level, you should have a Tomahawk Power authorized dealer perform this carburetor modification. If not, you should lower the load in the operating generator. Even with the right carburetor, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for every 1000-foot increase... -
Page 19: Electric Starting
(8) Don’t use any electric apparatus before setting the circuit breaker to the “ON” position. 2. Electric starting (1) Remove all the loads out of the output. (2) Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position. (3) Turn the choke lever to the “CLOSE” position. Don’t close the choke when starting a warm engine (4) Turn the generator switch to electric starting position. -
Page 20: Maintenance
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the generator switch to the “OFF” position. 8. MAINTENANCE The engine must be properly maintained to ensure its operation is safe, trouble-free, as well as eco-friendly. In order to keep your gasoline engine in good working condition, it must be periodically serviced. -
Page 21: Engine Oil Change
severe circumstances, clean the air filter element every 10 hours; If necessary, change the air filter element every 25 hours. ● Maintain the generator based on whatever number comes first: the hours of operation, or the timeframe (ex: oil change every 3 months) ●... -
Page 22: Air Cleaner Service
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil. -
Page 23: Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning
(3) Reinstall the air filter element and the cover. 3. Fuel Sediment Float Bowl Cleaning (1) Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Remove the float bowl cup, O-ring and strainer according to the arrow direction. (2) Clean the sediment cup, and O-ring, and strainer in a nonflammable or high flash point solvent. -
Page 24: Spark Plug Service
4. Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plugs: F7RTCor other equivalents (1) Remove the spark plug cap. (2) Use the plug wrench to remove the spark plug. (3) Visually inspect the spark plug if the insulator is cracked, if cracked, replace with new the spark plug. (4) Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. - Page 25 the carburetor bolt. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Drain fuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during this procedure. (2) Screw the oil dipstick off and screw the drain bolt off the crankcase to completely drain the oil out.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start:... -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
11. WIRING DIAGRAM TG5500i Electrical schematic diagram... -
Page 28: Specifications
12. SPECIFICATIONS Item TG5500i Gasoline Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Forced Air Cooling, Gasoline Displacement (cc) Type Engine Igniting System Oil Capacity (L) 0.85 Fuel Volume (L) Rated Frequency 50/60 Rated Voltage (V) 230/120/240 (Hz) Generator Rated Output Maximum Output Power (kW) - Page 30 Parallel technology capable for double the power Parallel technology capable for double the power OSHA and GFCI Compliant 2 Year Product Warranty 2 Year Product Warranty 2 Year Product Warranty HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact us. We’re here to help! Email us at sales@tomahawk-power.com...
- Page 31 6.5 HP engine protected by rugged all purpose frame 3 Year Engine Warranty & 1 Year Product Warranty 3 Year Engine Warranty & 1 Year Product Warranty 1 Year Product Warranty ASSEMBLED IN THE (866) 577-4476 www.tomahawk-power.com PARTS SOURCED GLOBALLY...
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