Honda Power Equipment TPG-4300H-DX, TPG-2900H-DX Operating Instructions, A.Operating Controls

Tsurumi’s Operation, Service, and Repair Manual

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A.OPERATING CONTROLS

(1)The main operating controls for the generator are, with a few exceptions, mounted on the front panel of the generator.

(2)The controls consist of an ENGINE switch, an IDLE switch, a FULL POWER switch, a PILOT light, circuit BREAKER(s), a ground (or earth) post, and electrical receptacles. The specific controls used in each model are shown in Figures 7 through 10.

(3)The Model TPG-7000H-DXE generator is equipped with a electric starter motor. The ENGINE switch in this model is a key-operated, STOP/RUN/START switch. The spring- loaded switch is turned to the right to start the engine, and to the left to shut off the engine.

(4)The IDLE switch allows the generator speed to drop to idle speed if there is no electrical load demand on the generator. When an electrical load is sensed, the idle control increas- es the speed of the generator up to operating speed level. When there is no load, the engine speed returns to idle.

(5)The FULL POWER switch allows the generator to provide full rated power for the loading appliances and/or tools. When the FULL POWER switch is set to on, power will be provid- ed to only one 120 Vac receptacle and one 240 Vac receptacle.

(6)The PILOT light provides an indication to the operator that the generator is generating elec- tricity.

(7)Circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator in the event of a short circuit. The breakers will trip when the circuit load exceeds the breaker’s rated value.

(8)The ground post is used to provide a positive ground for the generator. The post has a wing-nut to quickly connect a ground wire to the generator.

(9)There are three types of receptacles: one 120 Vac, GFI-protected receptacles (two on most models), one twist-type, 120 Vac receptacle, and one 120 Vac / 240 Vac, combination receptacle.

B.DC CIRCUIT CONTROLS

(1)The circuitry for DC circuit consists of a 10 Amp fuse, an overload protector, and a re-set switch.

(2)In the event of an overload, the overload protector will trip the reset switch (refer to Figure 11).

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