How to start a 2 Stroke generator TG 1200

Few tips and how to start this TG1200 2-Stroke generator

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  • @lighthousetherapyandeducat9482
    @lighthousetherapyandeducat94829 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the step by step

  • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
    @thisisyourcaptainspeaking22592 жыл бұрын

    Yours is running much faster than it should, considerably more than 60 cycles/sec (Hz). I adjust mine to 60Hz at half load using a 500W shop light.

  • @mmpiforall5913

    @mmpiforall5913

    Жыл бұрын

    Governor is not working, it's mechanical..

  • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259

    @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mmpiforall5913 Yes, the governor is mechanical and controls the rotational speed (RPM of crankshaft = RPM of generator rotor). Turns out, 3600 RPM is 60Hz frequency. The capacitor size is selected based on rotational speed (frequency) and desired AC voltage. If the rpm are low, both frequency and voltage will be low. However, frequency is directly proportional to rotational speed and thus at 3600 rpm should be your target frequency. I suggest attaching approximately 50% load (500 Watts) and adjusting the governor speed to 3600 RPM, OR, to 60 Hz frequency, whichever you can accomplish. My multimeter has a frequency counter, so I use that. I also have an optical RPM meter but that's more challenging to set up and thus don't use that.

  • @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    Жыл бұрын

    I lowered it. Was temporarily higher than I wanted.

  • @edwardhill6945

    @edwardhill6945

    Жыл бұрын

    Remember, it’s a 2-stroke, they will always sound “faster” than a 4-stroke. I would plug a simple $20 tester, (along the lines of a Kil-A-Watt) meter into the outlet, then plug your tool into the tester. That allows you to see the Hz , V & amps. If your running a heat gun, or any resistance item, it doesn’t matter. If it’s something with a motor,they don’t like lowered Hz.

  • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259

    @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259

    Жыл бұрын

    @@edwardhill6945 A kill-a-watt would be a great choice. I'd use that along with a resistive load such as an incandescent shop light(s) around 1/2 the generator capacity while adjusting the governor for 60Hz. Normally, I use my oscilloscope or frequency counter. Series-wound brushed motors run just fine on any frequency this generator is capable of, all the way down to and including, DC.

  • @yellow_panther
    @yellow_panther3 жыл бұрын

    nice video... I have 2 TG1200 2-cycle 1000w generators and I neglected them for a year and a half. When I went to start them I was able to get 1 to start by cleaning out the port with a wire and squirting some starting fluid in the carburetor. But the second one wouldn't start at all. After fiddling with it for 3 hours, I poured 2 ounces of mechanic in a bottle into the gas tank (with 1/2 tank of fresh ethanol free gas) and let it sit overnight. The next day I tried to start it and it started on the 2nd pull. I had the same experience with my 4-stroke snowblower that I had left gas in by accident for 9 months. The mechanic in a bottle worked on that as well. I have no personal or business interest in mechanic in a bottle, but wanted to pass this along.

  • @roscoesomeone9764
    @roscoesomeone97646 жыл бұрын

    When you've had that a few months and it's won't start, try a new or known good used spark plug and a shot of carburetor cleaner into the carb to get it started. Use only 100% gas and drain the carb and tank to store it. Thanks for the candle wax on the starter rope tip ! I've fixing small engines for years and never heard that one.

  • @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    6 жыл бұрын

    Roscoe Someone starts evertime. No problems. Had it for a long time. My plug doesn't foul. I keep the idle jet clean!

  • @danteerskine7678

    @danteerskine7678

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheOriginalBorne2Build don't use blend gasoline or gasohol with it. Little petrol engines whether it's 2 or 4 stroke, These engines like pure gasoline like unleaded 93.

  • @edwardhill6945
    @edwardhill6945 Жыл бұрын

    You should turn the fuel OFF first, then let it run the carb dry. That will save much grief from old fuel, especially fuel with ethanol.

  • @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    10 ай бұрын

    I do..I wanted to use it more.

  • @45AMT
    @45AMT6 жыл бұрын

    Idle is set way to high.

  • @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    @TheOriginalBorne2Build

    6 жыл бұрын

    Radio Rescue it's set at factory setting

  • @user-fn5lx4tu1x
    @user-fn5lx4tu1x Жыл бұрын

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