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  • Page 2 ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 • Thermal pushbutton reset circuit protector • AC and DC outputs The ETQ air-cooled gasoline generators are widely used when electrical power is scarce. Our generators provide a portable mobile solution in supplying power for field operations during project construction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION & KNOWING YOUR GENERATOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electric shock and short circuit Prevention from accidental burns Refueling precautions Engine safety precautions Generator safety PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION Gasoline premix Air cleaner Handle Bar Installation GROUNDING THE GENERATOR OPERATING THE GENERATOR Starting the engine...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications And Data Page

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888)908-6200 Web site: easterntools.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA Technical specifications Model TG1200 Item Brushless, revolving magnetic field, self –exciting, 2-pole, Type single-phase Voltage regulator Capacitor Frequency Rated voltage 120 V Maximum output 1200 Watts...

  • Page 6: Equipment Description & Knowing Your Generator

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION & KNOWING YOUR GENERATOR Please read this manual and follow the procedures covered in this manual. Become familiar with the generators functions, applications, and limitations. Below is a diagram of the locations of the various controls and functions of the generator (10) (12) (11)

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SHORT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CIRCUIT In order to ensure safety for the consumer, In highly conductive area such as metal please carefully follow instructions on being decking or steel work, use a ground fault careful with the generators.

  • Page 8: Refueling Precautions

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com REFUELING PRECAUTIONS GENERATOR SAFETY Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Never overload your generator as this can flammable. Do not smoke near gasoline and damage your generator or the electrical keep gasoline away from generator while the devices connected to it.

  • Page 9: Preparation Before Operation

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com AIR CLEANER PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION • Unscrew the air cleaner cover and remove the air cleaner cover. Before starting the generator, verify the • Check the air cleaner element to be following conditions.

  • Page 10: Handle Bar Installation

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com HANDLE BAR INSTALLATION • Attain the screw driver and handle bar from the package. • Place the bolts in the handle bar. Make sure the gasket is properly mated between the fuel tank and handle bar.

  • Page 11: Grounding The Generator

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electric Code requires that the frame of the generator and the external electrically conductive parts of the generator be connected to an approved earth ground. Local codes may differ and require other grounding specifications.

  • Page 12: Operating The Generator

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com CAUTION! NEVER start or stop the unit with OPERATING THE GENERATOR electrical loads connected AND with the connected devices turned ON. STARTING THE ENGINE Figure 4. Engine switch on position Before starting the engine, verify that the gasoline mix is full, and air filter is in place.

  • Page 13: Connecting Electrical Loads And Electrical Capacity

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com Example: CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS Tool or Appliance Rated Additional AND ELECTRICAL CAPACITY (Running) Surge (Starting) Watts Watts After starting the generator, let the engine Television Light (75 Watt) warm up after connecting electrical loads to Total 575 Total 520 Highest...

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com STOPPING THE ENGINE • Unplug all the electrical loads from the generator panel (Figure 2.). Figure 2. • Let the engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and generator.

  • Page 15: Receptacles

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com RECEPTACLES AC OUTPUT This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle Figure 5.1 120 Volt, 15 Amp Receptacle Note: Please be sure to use electrical cords that support the amount of wattage being used.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com MAINTENANCE • Check for discoloration. Standard is tan in color. Below is a maintenance schedule for the • Check spark plug gap generator. Gap measurements .7~.8 mm (.028~.031 inches) If spark plug needs to be replaced, use NGK Brand: BPR6ES SPARK PLUG...

  • Page 17: Spark Arrester Maintenance

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com • Use a brush to remove carbon deposits SPARK ARRESTER from the spark arrester screen. If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Generator

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com CLEANING THE GENERATOR STORAGE Generator maintenance consists of keeping The generator should be started at least once the unit clean and dry. Be sure to store the every week. If this cannot be done and you unit in a clean and dry environment, where it must store the unit more than 30 days, will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt,...

  • Page 19: Part Listings

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com PARTS LISTINGS GENERATOR Figure 1. Exploded view of entire generator...
  • Page 20 Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com Table 1. Please refer to figure 1. NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. Fuel tank ETQ1200TG1 Engine ETQ1200TQ2 Generator ETQ1200TG3 Exhaust pipe ETQ1200TG4 Front panel ETQ1200TG5 Carburetor ETQ1200TG6 Starting cover assembly ETQ1200TG7 Fuel control valve ETQ1200TG8...

  • Page 21: Generator Engine

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com GENERATOR ENGINE Figure 2. Exploded view of generator engine.
  • Page 22 Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com TABLE 2. Please refer to figure 2 for diagram NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. Crankshaft ETQ1200TG18 Crankcase (left) ETQ1200TG19 Crankcase (right) ETQ1200TG20 Flywheel ETQ1200TG21 Cylinder sleeve ETQ1200TG22 Cylinder head ETQ1200TG23 Piston ETQ1200TG24...

  • Page 23: Recoil Starter Assembly

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com Nut M10 ETQ1200TG57 Nut M6 ETQ1200TG58 Screw M6x12 ETQ1200TG59 Spring washer dia. 6 ETQ1200TG60 Gasket dia. 6 ETQ1200TG61 Gasket dia. 3 ETQ1200TG62 Spring washer dia. 3 ETQ1200TG63 Screw M3 ETQ1200TG64 Screw M6x20 Spring washer dia.

  • Page 24: Electrical Panel

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com ELECTRICAL PANEL FIGURE 4. Electrical panel assembly TABLE 4. Please refer to figure 4 for diagram. NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. Front panel ETQ1200TG73 Igniter ETQ1200TG74 Screw M4x20 On/Off switch ETQ1200TG75 Capacitor ETQ1200TG76...

  • Page 25: Air Inlet Valve

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com AIR INLET VALVE FIGURE 5. Air inlet valve TABLE 5. Please refer to figure 5 for diagram. NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. Air inlet valve mount ETQ1200TG81 Seal / Gasket ETQ1200TG82 Valve leaf ETQ1200TG83...

  • Page 26: Generator Head

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com GENERATOR HEAD FIGURE 6. Exploded view of generator head TABLE 6. Please refer to figure 6 for diagram. NUMER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. Stator ETQ1200TG85 Rotor ETQ1200TG86 Rear cover ETQ1200TG87 ETQ1200TG88 Bearing 203 dia.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Engine will not start or runs 1. Engine switch set to “OFF”. 1. Set switch to “On”. rough when started 2. Fuel valve is in the “Off” 2.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com LIMITED WARRANTY Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. will repair or replace, free of charge, any part or parts of the generator that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.
  • Page 30 Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com Improper maintenance: The life of an engine or your equipment depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers, pumps, and rotary movers, are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be premature, wear.

  • Page 31: Product Registration Card

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations under Emission Control system Warranty (ECS Warranty), which is provided to our by Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. pursuant to California law, Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. also provides to original purchasers of new Eastern Tools &...

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Eastern tools & equipment, inc. Tel: (888) 696-2345 Web site: easterntools.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION For more efficient customer service, please fill out the information below and mail to Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. Product Warranty and Registration Division. Model No.___________________ Engine Serial No._______________ Purchase Date _____/_____/_____ Purchased from: [ ] Retail Location...

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