Use and Care Manual

Tsurumi’s Operation, Service, and Repair Manual

Description and Operation

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ENGINE

TAPERED SHAFT

AIR COOLING FAN

ROTOR

TIE BOLT

STATOR COVER

STATOR

RUBBER BUSHING

REAR BRACKET

GENERATOR LEAD WIRES

6-PIN CONNECTOR

FRONT BRACKET

2-PIN CONNECTOR

ROTOR BALL BEARING

N-BRACKET

LEAD WIRE TUBE

REAR COVER

Figure 2-2: Exploded View of TPG4 Generator Components

(h)

The muffler is fitted with a spark arrestor to screen-out sparks ejected in the

exhaust gases. The spark arrestor for Models TPG4-4500HDX, TPG4-6000HDX,

TPG4-7000HDX and TPG4-7000HDXE is installed in the exhaust port of the

muffler. The spark arrestor for Model TPG4-3000HDX is installed in the inlet side

of the muffler.

(i) The engine is fitted with oil filler plugs that are used to check engine oil

level. Engine oil is added through the same filler plug ports. The engine oil

drain plug is installed in the engine casing adjacent to the oil filler plug.

(j) The engine has a carburetor choke control for starting the engine during

cold weather operation. (Models TPG4-4500HDX, TPG4-6000HDX,

TPG4-7000HDX and TPG4-7000HDXE have a ring-type choke control;

Model TPG4-3000HDX has a choke lever.)

NOTE: Refer to the Honda Owner’s Manual for Models GX160, GX240, GX340, and GX390 for additional

coverage of the engine.