Use and Care Manual

Tsurumi’s Operation, Service, and Repair Manual

Removal/Installation

6-7

Removal of Fuel Tank (Models TPG3-4500HDX, TPG3-6000HDX,

TPG3-7000HDX, TPG3-7000HDXE)

A. Drain fuel from fuel tank (refer to Draining of the Fuel Tank).

1. Remove four screws (32) and two screws (74). Carefully open panel (46) taking care not to

damage wiring.

2. Disconnect two large connectors (17) and one small connector (16). Disconnect remaining

electrical wires. Take note of wire terminations (color, striping, pin, socket, etc) and tag wires.

NOTE: Generator wiring is gathered and covered by tube (7). The wiring is further contained by

grommet (75). Do not dismantle the wiring unless replacing stator (8) or repairing wiring.

3. Push connectors and wiring through holes in back of control box (45).

4. Remove four screws (33) and control case (31).. Do not remove rubber strip (34) unless

damaged.

5. Remove two screws (39) securing control box (45). Remove control box (45).

6. Disconnect fuel tube (27) from fuel shutoff valve (19) by releasing clamp (29 or 30).

7. Remove four bolts (23) and four washers (24). Remove fuel tank from frame (44).

NOTE: If the tank is being replaced, remove bushings (25) and cushions (24) and install on replacement

tank. If tank is not being replaced, leave the bushings and cushions installed.

6-8

Replacement of the Fuel Gauge

A. Drain fuel from fuel tank (refer to Draining of the Fuel Tank).

1. Remove fuel tank (refer to Removal of Fuel Tank).

2. Remove filler cap (21) and screen (22) from tank (18).

3. Using TBD TOOL, remove fuel gauge (20).

4. Install replacement fuel gauge.

5. Install screen (22) and cap (21).

6. Install fuel tank (18) in frame (44) (refer to Installation of Fuel Tank).