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TG5500i

INVERTER GENERATOR

Operations Manual

FIND THE HOW TO GUIDE ON 

Summary of Contents for TG5500i

Page 1: ...TG5500i INVERTER GENERATOR Operations Manual FIND THE HOW TO GUIDE ON ...

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Page 3: ...able at the time of printing The contents in this manual may be different from the actual parts due to revision and other changes 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 This manual should be considered a permanent part of th...

Page 4: ...zards that could hurt you or others Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions You CAN be SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions Your generator or other property could be DAMAGED if you ...

Page 5: ...12 4 Fuel Valve 12 5 AC Circuit Breaker Over current Protector 12 6 GroundTerminal 13 5 GENERATOR OPERATION 14 1 Connection to the Household Power Supply 14 2 GeneratorGrounding 15 3 ACCurrent 15 4 DC Current 16 5 High Altitude Operation 16 6 STARTING THE ENGINE 17 1 Recoil Starter 17 2 Electric starting 18 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE 18 8 MAINTENANCE 19 1 Engine Oil Change 20 2 Air Cleaner Service 21 3...

Page 6: ...erating 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 household power supply DO NOT smoke when refueling ...

Page 7: ...trical 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 If the circuit breakers require replacement the replacement must be a circuit breaker with identical ratings and performance characteristics DO NOT operate the generator before grounding ...

Page 8: ...iance as electrical power is lost over distance Use this rule if your extension cord is 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: ...2 Engine Type Serial Number ...

Page 10: ...tor light comes on when an overload of a connected electrical device is detected the inverter control unit overheats or the AC output voltage rises Then the AC protector will trip stopping power generation to protect the generator and any connected electrical devices The AC pilot light Green will go off and the overload indicator light Red will stay on but the engine will not stop running When the...

Page 11: ...en the ECO switch is turned to ON the economy control unit controls the engine speed according to the connected load The results are better fuel consumption and less noise OFF When the ECO switch is turned to OFF the engine runs at the rated min 3600r min regardless of whether it is connected to a load Tip The ECO switch must be turned to OFF when using electrical devices that require a large star...

Page 12: ...ely Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth Fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts Use unleaded gasoline only as leaded gasoline can severely damage internal parts of the generator Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the tank to the red level Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline Fuel tank capacity 4 5 gallons 2 Engine Oil The generator has been shipped without eng...

Page 13: ...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 Be sure to return the lever to OFF after stopping the engine 5 AC Circuit Breaker Over Current Protector The overload current will automatically switch off the circuit ...

Page 14: ...rent 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 6 GroundTerminal This ground terminal is used to connect the generator OVERCURRENT PROTECTOR GROUND TERMINAL ...

Page 15: ...n operating at extreme altitudes carburetor adjustments are recommended to maintain proper output 1 Connection to the Household Power Supply When connecting the generator to the household power supply connection must be made by a qualified electrician After connecting carefully check the electric connection for safety and reliability Incorrect electrical connections may cause generator damage and ...

Page 16: ...Total resistance capacitive and inductive does not exceed the rated power of the generator Overload operation will shorten generator life If the generator set is connected to multiple loads or electric appliances connect each appliance 1 at a time starting with the highest load appliance first Allow the generator to adjust to each load before adding more The following table is a reference for when...

Page 17: ...ad 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 DC terminal 5 High Altitude Operation At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel mixture will be excessively rich Output power will decrease and fuel consumption will increase Engine performance can be improved by installing a sma...

Page 18: ...epower output If a carburetor for high altitude is equipped with an engine and operated at a lower altitude the lean air fuel mixture will cause the engine output power to lower over heat and seriously damage the unit 6 STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Recoil Starter 1 Remove all the loads out of the output 2 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 3 Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position 4 Turn the ...

Page 19: ... and generator switch can automatically return to open position 6 Turn the choke lever to OPEN position after the engine is warm Turning the gasoline switch to the electric starting position for more than 5 seconds can damage the starting motor If failing to start release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating it again If the speed of the starting motor drops fast after a period of time i...

Page 20: ...der dusty or other Frequency Items Each time First 1 month or first 20hrs of operation Thereafter every 3 months or every 50hrs of operation Every year or every 100 hrs of operation Engine oil Check Refill Replace Air filter element Check Clean Replace Deposit Cup if equipped Clean Spark Plug Check adjust Spark arrester Clean Idling if equipped Check adjust Valve clearance Check adjust Fuel tank f...

Page 21: ...level surface and remove the spark plug cap to prevent the engine from starting Never run your engine in a poorly ventilated room or other enclosed area be sure to keep good ventilation in the working area The exhaust from the engine may contain poisonous CO and inhalation can cause shock unconsciousness and even death 1 Engine Oil Change Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure complete a...

Page 22: ...event air from flowing into the carburetor To prevent carburetor malfunction maintain the air Filter regularly Maintain more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter element can cause a fire or explosion Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent Never run the generator without the air filter If not rapid engine wear...

Page 23: ...lve 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 3 Reinstall O ring and strainer and screw down the sediment cup 4 Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks ...

Page 24: ...0 0 80 mm 5 Check the spark plug washer 6 Reinstall the spark plug tighten it with a plug wrench and impact the washer Reinstall the spark plug 9 STORAGE In order to prevent a hot engine or exhaust system causing burns or fires let the engine cool before storing the generator If storing the unit for an extended period of time be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust 1 Drain ...

Page 25: ...t off the crankcase to completely drain the oil out Then screw down the drain bolt and fill fresh oil to the upper mark finally replace the oil dipstick 3 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil then reinstall the spark plug 4 Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt Let the inta...

Page 26: ...10 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start ...

Page 27: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAM TG5500i Electrical schematic diagram ...

Page 28: ... Rated Frequency Hz 50 60 Rated Voltage V 230 120 240 Rated Output Power kW 5 Maximum Output Power kW 5 5 DC V A 12 8 3 Generator Set Length mm 565 Width mm 460 Height mm 450 General Purpose Accessory Large Air Cleaner Large Muffler Large Fuel Tank Fuel Gauge Voltmeter Automatic Voltage Regulator AVR Oil Alert System Non fuse Breaker Electric Starting Accessory Notes means available means unavaila...

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