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TILLOTSON TPP-10000G-A Owner's Manual

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10,000 Watt Generator
Owner's Manual
Model No. TPP-10000G-A
For Service Please Call Toll free: 1-866-591-8921
WARNING
Read and follow 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 not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,
actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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  • Page 1 10,000 Watt Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. TPP-10000G-A For Service Please Call Toll free: 1-866-591-8921 WARNING Read and follow 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................3 GENERATOR COMPONENTS ....................13 WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART....................16 PRE-OPERATION CHECK ......................17 STARTING THE GENERATOR ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Precautions

    General Precautions WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING ON WARNING! IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 5: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil This product requires oil and fuel. Attempting to start the engine without oil will ruin the engine and void the warranty. Work in a well-ventilated area. Keep cigarettes, flames or sparks away from the work area or where gasoline is stored.

  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    Electrical Safety Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry electricity away from the user in the event of an electrical malfunction.

  • Page 7: Power Output

    POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. NEITHER TILLOTSON POWER PRODUCTS LLC NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER.

  • Page 8: Personal Safety

    Personal Safety Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a generator. Do not use generator while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating generators may result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 9: Heart Pacemakers

    Maintain labels and nameplates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact the service number on the front page of this manual or Tillotson Power Products LLC immediately for a replacement. Generator service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
  • Page 10 If the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed. It should not be run outdoors without protection to the generator and wiring conduit. Before lifting the generator, ensure the lift rigging and supporting structure are in good condition, and are rated to lift such a load.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety Information

    When working on or around the generator, always wear protective clothing, including ANSI approved safety gloves, safety eye goggles, and safety hat. Do not alter or adjust any part of the generator that is assembled and supplied by the manufacturer. Always follow and complete scheduled engine and generator maintenance.
  • Page 12 Fire and Burn Hazards  The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials. • Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other equipment during operation. • Do not enclose the generator in any structure. Keep flammable materials away from the generator.

  • Page 13: Generator Components

    GENERATOR COMPONENTS See next page for further explanations.
  • Page 14 Engine Key Positions: Off: Key should be in the OFF position when generator is not in use. Key may also be turned to the off position to stop the engine. Key should be in the ON positions while engine is running or prior to starting the engine with the remote or recoil starter.
  • Page 15 engine has started and is running steadily, the choke should be opened (disengaged) by turning the lever as far as it will easily go clockwise (away from the air filter). Ground Terminal: The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal non-current- carrying parts of the generator and the ground terminals of each receptacle.

  • Page 16: Wattage Reference Chart

    WATTAGE REFERENCE CHART Electric equipment, especially engines, produce strong current when being started. The table below offers references when you connect those installations to generator. Rated* Additional Surge Tool or Appliance (Running) Watts (Starting) Watts Essentials Light Bulb – 75 watt –...

  • Page 17: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 1. Connect the Battery  Connect the positive wire to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative wire to the negative terminal of the battery. 2. Fill or Check the Engine Oil  CAUTION: PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST BE FILLED WITH A HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 OR OTHER SUITABLE GRADE ENGINE OIL.

  • Page 18: Starting The Generator

    Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine and are not recommended. Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letter SJ. 3.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Generator

     Insert key and turn the engine switch to the ON position.  You can start then engine using any of the following methods. o Remote start. Push and hold the ON button on the remote control. The remote indicator light should flash.

  • Page 20: Operation Instructions

    EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COMPUTERS AND MEDICAL DEVICES WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. NEITHER TILLOTSON POWER PRODUCTS LLC NOR ITS AFFILIATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE...
  • Page 21 CAUTION: Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum power operation or slightly overloading the generator may not switch the circuit breaker or circuit protector OFF, but will shorten the service life of the generator. AC Operation ...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical 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 injured or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this instruction manual.
  • Page 23  Reinstall the drain plug and sealing washer. Tighten the plug securely.  Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level.  Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil. Air Filter Service A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air filter regularly.
  • Page 24 Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning The sediment cup prevents dirt or water, which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If 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.

  • Page 25: Inspection, Cleaning And Maintenance

    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 INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.

  • Page 26: Installation

    INSTALLATION Your generator may be installed as part of an Automatic Generator System (AGS) but should only be done so by a certified electrician and licensed contractor. Note the following if you decide to permanently install your generator: Electrical and other permits may be required for the installation of emergency power systems.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the ground connector (8) on the generator to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the generator.

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    Tillotson Power Products Model Guide Unit No. TPP-4500G-A TPP-4500DF-A TPP-7500G-A TPP-7500DF-A TPP-10000G-A Fuel Gasoline LP/Gas Gasoline LP/Gas Gasoline 4500 4500 7500 7500 10,000 Rated Peak Wattage 3500 3500 6000 6000 7500 Rated Wattage 208 CC 208 CC 420 CC 420 CC...

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