Briggs & Stratton 01648-1 Assembly, Unpacking the Generator, Install Wheel Kit, PowerBOSS

PowerBOSS™ 4500W Portable Generator ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

•Pliers

•Safety glasses

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at

1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available. See “Know Your Generator” for data tag location.

Unpacking the Generator

1.Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.

2.Remove everything from carton except generator.

3.Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.

4.Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.

Install Wheel Kit

NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. You will need the following tools to install these components:

•13mm wrench

•Socket wrench with a 13mm socket

Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as follows:

1.Tip generator so that engine end is up.

2.Slide axle through both mounting brackets.

3.Slide a wheel over the axle.

NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air pressure valve on the outboard side.

4.Place a washer on axle and then place an e-ring in axle groove.

5.Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring to bottom of axle.

CAUTION

E-rings can cause eye injury.

E-rings can spring back and become airborne when installing or removing.

• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.

6.Repeat steps 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Line up holes in support leg with holes in generator frame.

Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit

		Axle	Wheel
			E-Ring
Support Leg	20mm
	Cap Screw
	Hex Nut	Flat Washer
	6