Briggs & Stratton 030209-2 manual Assembly, Unpack Generator, Shipment Contents, Install Wheel Kit

Assembly

Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new generator.

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

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 Generator Controls and Features for identification label location.

Unpack 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.

Shipment Contents

The generator is supplied with:

•Engine oil bottle

•Operator’s manual

•Wheel kit

Install Wheel Kit

The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator.

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

•13mm socket wrench

•13mm open end wrench

•Pliers

•Safety glasses

Install the wheel kit as follows:

1.Tip generator so that engine end is up.

2.Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets.

3.Slide a wheel (B) over the axle.

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

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.

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

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

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Attach support leg (E) using two 13mm wrenches with 25mm cap screws (F) and lock nuts (G).

9.Center lifting handle (H) on cradle. Attach handle using two 13mm wrenches with 45mm capscrews (J) and hex nuts (K).

10.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels and support leg).

11.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure.

	Typical Generator Shown
J
K
H	B
	C
	A
E
F	D
G
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