3-6. Installing Welding Generator
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| • | Install welding generator onto trailer with engine end | |||||
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| • | Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear, gas |
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| cylinders, trailer, or any other heavy options, |
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| Distribute weight so trailer tongue weight is | ||||||
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| • | accessories, or devices. |
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| • | approximately 10% of the gross trailer weight. | ||||
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| Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift the unit. |
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| Use adequate blocks or lifting device to support | |||||||
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| Use trailer jack to obtain desired height and to | ||||
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| Support trailer with jack. Apply | |
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| Generator Mounting Dimensions |
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| 3 | Welding Generator |
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| All Big 20, Big 40, Big 50 Models |
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| Align proper holes in generator | |||||||||
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| Miller Air Pak, Big Blue 600D |
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| so | unit is centered over | |||||||
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| Trailblazer 44 & 55G* (Continental) |
| 15 in (381 mm) |
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| tor not listed in table, adjust genera- | |
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| All Other Trailblazer Models* |
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| tor position so tongue weight is 10 | |||||||
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*All Trailblazer models use the same base rails. Be sure to install the D and G models using the correct mounting holes.
Use correct size SAE grade 5
2
1
(933 mm)
Engine
End
B
Tools Needed:
15/16 in
1 in
3
A
Generator
End