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 (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 data tag location.

Unpack Generator

Install the wheel kit as follows:

1.Tip generator so that engine end is up.

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

3.Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below.

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.

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.

The generator is supplied with:

•Operator’s manual

•Oil bottle

•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:

•2 - 13mm and 7/16” wrenches

•Socket wrench with 13mm and 7/16” sockets

•Pliers

•Safety glasses

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

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Attach the vibration mounts (E) to the support leg (F) with 1/4-20 x 1” capscrews (G) and 1/4-20 lock nuts (H).

9.Remove the existing locknut from the left unit vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use the same locknut to attach the support leg.

10.Attach the other side of the support leg with a M8 x 20 mm capscrew (J) and M8 lock nut (K).

11.Center handle (L) on generator frame as shown and attach with M8 x 45 mm capscrews (M) and M8 lock nuts (N).

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

M

B N

L

 

C

 

H

A

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

F

 

 

D

 

 

E

 

 

K

 

 

G

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