6.Lift other end of generator and place two 2x4s between generator and pallet as shown.
2x4
7. On the muffler side of the engine, | Cap | Muffler | |
remove cap screws and flange | Screw | ||
nuts holding the heat shield to the |
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frame. Reassemble cap screws, |
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heat shield, wheel bracket, and |
| Heat | |
flange nuts and as shown. Tighten |
| Shield | |
securely. |
| Wheel | |
8. On other side, assemble wheel |
| Bracket | |
Flange Nuts | |||
bracket using cap screws and | |||
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flange nuts supplied. Tighten securely. |
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NOTE: Brackets are placed under frame with hole facing outward.
Cap screws
Wheel Bracket
Wire Tie 
Negative
Battery
Cable
Wire Tie
2.Connect black negative cable to negative
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| Negative |
Positive | ||
Battery |
| Battery |
Cable with |
| Cable |
rubber boot |
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NOTE: If battery needs to be charged, follow these instructions.
When charging the battery, do not smoke. Keep away
from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion. To prevent explosive fumes from accumulating do not charge in an enclosed area.
9.Using a hammer tap axle cap onto end of axle, without the hole.
10.Slide wheel onto axle with valve stem to the outside.
11.Slide spacer onto axle against wheel.
Hole in Axle
Sulfuric acid is a flammable and explosive
chemical that is harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing.
To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative
12.Slide axle through axle brackets. NOTE: The pallet will need to be removed before the wheel can be assembled.
13.Lift generator and slide pallet and 2x4s out. NOTE: Generator will tilt.
14.Lift generator and slide spacer, then wheel (with valve stem to the outside) onto axle.
15.Slide flat steel washer onto axle against wheel.
16.Secure with cotter pin.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The generator is equipped with a maintenance free battery.
1.For packaging purposes the black negative battery cable and battery were secured with wire ties. Cut these wire ties.
1.Remove black negative battery cable from the battery.
2.Remove red positive battery cable from the battery.
3.Use a portable 12 volt battery charger, if needed, to bring battery to full charge (12.6 at 70ºF.). Refer to the battery charger’s operator’s manual for the correct procedure. If a battery charger is not available, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
4.Connect the battery cables.
To Prevent sparks connect the red (positive) cable to
the positive (+) terminal before connecting the black negative cable.
When transporting unit over extremely rough terrain by
vehicle the battery should be secured.
11 — ENG