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4 GALLON FERTILIZER SPREADER Operation Manual MODEL NUMBER: TGS30 To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
1.2 Service Safety 1.3 Safety While Using Combustion Engines 1.4 Service Safety 1.5 Chemical Handling 2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Design and Features 2.2 TOMAHAWK® Engine 2.3 Specifications 3. ASSEMBLY 4. OPERATION 4.1 Start Up Guide 4.2 Stopping the Engine 4.3 Filling the Tank 4.4 Spreading...
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Register Your Equipment Thank you for purchasing TOMAHAWK® equipment! Your product is covered by the TOMAHAWK® Warranty Policy, but in order to activate your warranty, we need you to register your product. In addition to activating your equipment warranty, product registration will grant you access to important product updates, streamlined customer service, and more.
Tomahawk Power. The information contained in this manual is based on equipment’s production at the time of publication. Tomahawk Power reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice.
1.2.2 NEVER touch the engine or muffler while the engine is on or immediately after it has been turned off. These areas get hot and may cause burns. 1.2.3 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Tomahawk Power. Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result.
1.4.6 ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended by Tomahawk Power. 1.4.7 ALWAYS disconnect spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines, before servicing, to avoid accidental start-up.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Design and Features Tomahawk Motorized Fertilizer Spreaders are great for Year Round Use! Not just perfect for Spring and Summer Landscaping and Pest Control, but also an incredible Leaf Blower and Ice Melt solution during Autumn and Winter! Unlike ordinary spreaders, Tomahawk Motorized Spreaders are powered by a 63.3cc/3HP, 2 stroke engine that generates an...
3. ASSEMBLY 3.1 Spreader Parts Remove all parts from the packaging. You will not need all parts for this set up. Ribbed Tube Blower Tube Throttle Tube Throttle Control Handle Extension Tube Volume Control Lever Additional Parts Backpack Straps Tool Kit Tube Clamps 3.2 Assembly Guide Remove all parts from the spreader box,...
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3.2 Assembly Guide Continued Secure the ribbed tube (A) with a hose Attach the throttle tube (B) and secure it to clamp to the spreader’s blower elbow. the ribbed tube (A) with a hose clamp. Fasten the base of the throttle control Slide the throttle control handle (E) over the throttle tube (B) handle (E) with the wing nut.
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3.2 Assembly Guide Continued Locate the volume lever assembly behind Remove the knob to access the bolt. the fuel tank. Push the bolt through the back of the Align the volume control lever’s slot (F) into place and line up the housing. volume control lever (F).
3.2 Assembly Guide Continued Move the STOP LEVER down to lock the Move the STOP LEVER up to lock the throttle cable into the lower channel. throttle cable into the upper channel. Move the STOP LEVER down to lock the To attach the straps, feed the end through throttle cable into the last channel.
4.1 Start Up Guide Continued Press the fuel injection bulb 3-5 times or until Move the STOP LEVER up. fuel is seen flowing though the fuel lines. Keep the DUST LEVER down.* Pull the engine’s recoil starter cord until the Turn the choke to the DOWN position.
4.3 Filling the Tank 4.3.1 Keep the Dust Lever Down 4.3.2 Remove the lid and pour the chemical in the tank, being careful not to spill it on the outside. Only fill the tank with the amount to be spread. 4.3.3 Fasten the lid on the tank.
Use the spreader’s throttle handle to listen for a high pitch, steady hum & find the right speed. engine is running correctly. *Carburetor adjustment tool not included. Visit www.tomahawk-power.com for carburetor adjustment tools and a wide assortment of attachments and spraying nozzles.
8. WARRANTY Your new TOMAHAWK® equipment is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one-year (12 months) from the original date of purchase. The TOMAHAWK® warranty is against defects in design, materials and workmanship.
9. MAINTENANCE Maintain the equipment in accordance with the following recommended procedures. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s instruction manual for additional information about engine maintenance. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule. AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER FIRST 200 DAILY FIRST 20 FIRST 50...
10. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Push fuel-injec�ng pump un�l fuels Failed to push fuel-injec�ng pump runs through lines Water mixed with fuel Replace the fuel Fails to Start Deteriora�on of spark plug or carbon Replace the spark plug build up Bad contact between spark plug and Check the spark plug lead wire...
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Inlet and/or outlet valves are blocked Replace or Clean Washer is damaged Replace Liquid does not spray out Bearing is damaged Replace Piston is damaged Replace Not enough pressure Regulate (If using the Liquid Not enough elas�c force regula�ng Replace Tank Adapter)
Tomahawk Power, LLC recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small engine/ equipment, but Tomahawk Power, LLC cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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Owner's Manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by Tomahawk Power, LLC according to Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.
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The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. Tomahawk Power, LLC will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
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(4) Catalytic Muffler Assembly including: (a) Muffler gasket (b) Exhaust manifold (c)Catalytic converter (5) Crankcase Breather Assembly including: (a) Breather connection tube. (6) Fuel tank evaporative emissions control system including: (a) Purge Valves (b) Carbon Canister (c) Canister Mounting Brackets (d) Fuel Cap (e) Fuel Tank (7)Miscellaneous items Used in Above Systems including:...
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With same day shipping and faster delivery times, count on Tomahawk to keep you powered throughout the day! With long lasting parts and engines, Tomahawk equipment will be the star of your fleet for years to come. Visit www.tomahawk-power.com to get started today! TOMAHAWK®, LLC...
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