PowerBOSS™

5500W Portable Generator

ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

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.

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.

Carton Contents

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1–800–743–4115.

30 Amp extension cord

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 wrenches

Socket wrench with a 13mm socket

Pliers

Safety glasses

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.Place a wheel on each side with air valve facing out.

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.

The generator

Generator operator’s manual

Engine operator’s manual

Engine oil

Three packets of fuel stabilizer

Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit

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.

Capscrew

 

 

Nut

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

Washer

 

Axle

 

Support Leg

Capscrew

 

Nut

Wheel

E-Ring

 

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Briggs & Stratton 030249, 030255 manual Assembly, Unpacking the Generator, Carton Contents, Install Wheel Kit