Eastern Tools & Equipment TG4000 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 210cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) | 
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| Brand: Eastern Tools & Equipment
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $349.99
Rating:  47 reviews
Color: blue and black
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 112.1
Dimensions (in): 25 x 20 x 19
Model: TG4000
UPC: 852392001291
EAN: 0852392001291
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 3250 Running Watts/4000 Max Watts | | • | Eastern Tools & Equipment 6.5 hp OHV Engine | | • | 4 Gallon Tank Provides 13.5 Hours Of Run Time At 50% Load | | • | 120V GFCI Outlets/240V Twist Lock L14-20R | | • | This item is not for sale in California/Non CARB compliant |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Eastern Tools and Equipment 3250-watt portable generator includes a portability kit to make this heavy-duty generator easily mobile. The onboard 7 HP engine delivers up to 13-hours of run time at half load, and it produces a mere 68-decibels at 21-feet, making this generator an ideal choice noise is a consideration. The generator also includes 125-volt 14A ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles and is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
 At this price you can't beat it! December 2, 2008
M. McDonough (Albany, NY)
I received this generator just last week and just in time for a several-hour power outage. When my power went out yesterday afternoon, my new generator was still sitting in my garage unopened. I opened the box only to discover that there was not a manual or any paperwork whatsoever inside. It wasn't too difficult to figure out however. There are two wheels and two rubber feet that need attached to the bottom and a handle that needs attached to the side. That was all of the assembly that was required. I filled it up with 10W-30 oil and then put in the gasoline. It started up pretty easily. (After I figured out which way the choke was supposed to go!) I let the engine stabilize and then plugged in a lamp to make sure that everything was working OK. After a brief moment where my heart sank when the light didn't come on, I realized that the GFCI breakers come tripped. I reset them and viola - light!
I connected a 2200sf pellet stove, two lamps, and my refrigerator/freezer to the generator. Of course, when I plugged in the fridge, it stuttered briefly, but it got back on track very quickly.
I'm pretty impressed with it so far!
Excellent December 2, 2008
J. Ensminger (Danville, VA)
Came undamaged and started on second pull. Worked in camground situation well and loudness is a relative thing. Rubber feet are a little weak but cheap to replace. Sitting in garage with stabilizer in fuel waiting for first ice storm/Hurricane of season. When it happens I'll have TV / Heat / Hot Water / Light / Air Conditioning in bedroom w/ window unit / refrigerator for food. More than enough power in homes running natural gas. You'll need more if your appliances are electric.
TG4000 November 30, 2008
J. Wineglass (NC)
Great generator. Works just as advertised. It came in very handy when the power went out. It ran (2) 1500 watt heaters and a few lights with no problems for hours. Kept me from freezing my butt off on a very cold an rainy day. Glad I brought it.
 TG4000 generator November 30, 2008
Roger Carter
Received this generator very quickly, there was no damage from shipping, put on the wheels, filled it with oil and gas and it started up very easily. Starter pull handel is in an awkward position, but, it pulls with ease and starts right away so I can live with this.
2nd Times the Charm November 22, 2008
Mark Richmond (Centerville, OH USA)
I purchased my first TG4000 during the 6 days power outage in my area caused by Hurricane Ike's passing. A previous 1000W Generac refused to start and I was sure it wouldn't have done much good anyway. I wasn't home when the unit arrived and the carton appeared to have been retaped, but despite a few shipping dings looked to be in good shape. Keeping the first experience short...I think I'd been sent a customer return. I found the air filter cover broken and twisted out of place, the unit already filled with oil, and subsequent troubleshooting found the spark plug connector broken, and the fuel tank pushed in at the outlet, enough to have splintered the paint under the tank. Never did get the unit to start. Amazingly, Amazon took the unit back without argument.
I waited a bit more than a month before deciding that the unit specs and price were what decided me on the purchase the first time, so I order again. Less than 2 days to deliver and I had a much cleaner carton, insignificant shipping dings, a with a small price reduction. Still, I waited nervously for 3 weeks before opening the carton. After a thorough visual inspection, I declared the unit perfect, and proceeded to prepare for the first running. This unit was dry, so I filled the oil, added barely a liter of gas (unlike the over-eager filling that I gave the first unit), set the choke, and prepared to start the engine.
I really wasn't expecting to start the engine. I was squatting, off balance, and using my left arm (right handed), so I was merely attempting to move some oil around and ensure gas was in the carb. Oops...despite the efforts of a 10 year old girl (no slight intended), the engine fired, tentatively chugging, growing smoother and quieter with every second. It was such a satisfying feeling. I was almost giddy with delight. I had to run and get the wife for Show and Tell. I haven't had the need to use it yet, and in fact, due to my first experience I hadn't bothered to install the wheels and handle (in the event another unit was going back). Nonetheless, the unit is relatively quiet, smooth running, easy starting, and besides generally good looking. As I've seen in other posts, the fuel gauge may not be working. That was one thing that worked well on the first unit, but with this one it may be that I just haven't filled the unit to the point the float is activated. Aside from that, I'm prepared for a many years of satisfied, emergency backup power. I had my Generac for over 20 years, so I'm hoping for something similar.
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