4500 Watt Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. TPP-4500DF-AFor 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.
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....................................................
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. Read them carefully. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Save These Important Safety Instructions! Read and understand all of these safety instructions.
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. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. YOU COULD BE BURNED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE GASOLINE IS IGNITED. • Before refueling, stop the engine and keep heat, sparks and flame away. • Handle fuel only outdoors.
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. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug, where one blade is wider than the other. This plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way.
with all relevant electrical codes and standards before operation. THE GENERATOR IS A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF NOT KEPT DRY. • DO NOT EXPOSE THE GENERATOR TO MOISTURE, RAIN OR SNOW. Water entering a generator will increase the risk of electric shock. • DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR WITH WET HANDS. • Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water, or on wet or soggy ground.
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. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one generator may become hazardous when used on another generator. Servicing 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.
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. Keep all personnel away from the suspended generator during relocating. The supporting floor/ground surface should be level and strong enough to safely hold the weight of the generator.
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. Chemicals Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and hot solid surfaces. Avoid body contact with fuels, oils, and lubricants used in the generator.
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. The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
GENERATOR COMPONENTS See next page for further explanations.
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. ON: Key should be in the ON positions while engine is running or prior to starting the engine with the remote or recoil starter. START: Turn key to start position to start the engine. Do not turn the key switch to START position when the engine is running. Doing so may damage the starting motor. Do not leave key in the ignition unattended.
DC Circuit Breaker: The DC circuit breaker automatically shuts off the DC battery charging circuit when the DC charging circuit is overloaded, when there is a problem with the battery or when the connections between the battery and the generator are improper. Oil Alert System: The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase.
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. Tool or Appliance Essentials Light Bulb – 75 watt Deep Freezer Sump Pump Refrigerator/Freezer – 18 cu. ft.
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. To do so, unscrew and remove the engine’s oil dipstick located at the bottom of the engine crankcase.
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. Fuel Check the fuel gauge and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of the fuel strainer.
STARTING THE GENEARATOR Gasoline Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON (vertical) position. Check to make sure the choke is closed if the engine is cold. Turn the choke level to the left. Insert key and turn the engine switch to the ON position. You can start then engine using any of the following methods. o Ignition key.
LPG Drain the fuel system completely of gasoline. You can do this by starting the engine with gasoline, closing the gasoline valve and running the engine until dry. Once dry, push the LPG converter button 2 times. Close the choke. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. For electronic start, turn the ignition key further to the start position. For recoil start, pull the recoil handle briskly. Do not let the handle snap back. Rather, guide the handle gently back to the engine.
AC Applications Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential for electrical shock. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn it off immediately. Disconnect the appliance and determine whether the problem is the appliance or if the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
also foul the spark plug and make it difficult to start the engine. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified for extended periods of time may increase emissions. High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your dealer perform this carburetor modification.
Maintenance Schedule Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, will require more frequent service.
Air Filter Service A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air filter regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas. Unscrew the air filter cover clips, remove the air filter cover and remove the element. Wash the air filter element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent.
Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler. Remove spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked, chipped or fouled. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.
• Cracked or broken parts • Damaged electrical wiring • Any other condition that may affect safe operation. If an engine problem occurs, have it checked by a qualified service technician before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. Before each use, remove all debris with a soft brush, rag, or vacuum. Lubricate all moving parts using premium quality, lightweight machine oil. Every 50 hours of use, drain the old engine oil and replace with a high quality SAE 10W-30 grade engine oil.
Prior to powering tools and equipment make sure the generator’s rated voltage, wattage and amperage capacity is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will power. If powering exceeds the generator’s capacity, it may be necessary to group one or more of the tools and/or equipment for connection to a separate generator. WARNING! THE GENERATOR WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 110 POUNDS. USE CARE AND THE PROPER LIFTING OR HOISTING EQUIPMENT WHEN MOVING IT TO THE INSTALLATION LOCATION.
If the generator does not start, follow the troubleshooting guidelines for the generator but do not attempt to repair the AGS connections unless you are a certified electrician. Contact the agent who installed the AGS the troubleshooting guidelines do not resolve the problem. TROUBLESHOOTING Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions.
Tillotson Power Products Model Guide Unit No. Fuel Rated Peak Wattage Rated Wattage Engine CC Engine HP Low Oil Shut Off Fuel Gauge Tank Capacity Gallons Full Load Gallons/Hour Run Time at Half Load Noise Level Frame Wheel Kit No Flat Tires Frame Paint Handles Electrical Automatic Voltage Regulation Battery Digital Hour Meter Volt Meter GFCI Outlets Outlet Covers Overload Protection TPP-4500G-A Gasoline 4500 3500 208 CC 7 HP Yes Yes 4 Gal .
