Briggs & Stratton 030206 owner manual Assembly, Remove Generator From Carton, Install Wheel Kit

5500 Watt Portable Generator

ASSEMBLY

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.

Remove Generator From Carton

1.Set carton on a rigid flat surface with “This Side Up” arrows pointing upward.

2.Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton.

3.Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.

4.Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.

5.Remove generator from shipping carton.

Install Wheel Kit

NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator, it is not intended for over-the-road use.

You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets and a needle-nose pliers to install this kit.

Install the Wheel Kit as Follows:

1.Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat, even surface.Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease assembly.

2.Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on cradle frame, as shown in Figure 1.

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 the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may add the flat washer if desired.

5.Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.

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

Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit

Typical Generator Shown

Cap Screw

Wheel

Hex Nut

Handle Assembly

Use existing hardware

to attach left side of Hex Nut support leg to unit

Support Leg

Vibration Mount

Hex Nut

Cap Screw

Flat Washer

Axle

Cap Screw

E-Ring

6