Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator manual Assembly, Unpack Generator, 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 level is verified.

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 identification label available. See generator Features and Controls 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.

The generator is supplied with:

•Operator’s manual

•Adapter cord set

•Three packets of fuel stabilizer

•Wheels (2)

•Axle

•Support leg

•Wheel kit hardware

Install Wheel Kit

NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.

You will need the following tools to install these components:

•13 mm wrench

•Socket wrench with a 13 mm socket

•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 axle.

NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.

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 steps 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels).

8.Remove handle (H) from generator frame by pushing in pins (J) and pulling up on handle.

9.Turn handle around as shown below and attach it to generator frame by pushing in pins on generator frame. Slide handle down until pins lock into holes on handle.

10.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

11.Line up holes in support leg (E) with holes in generator frame.

12.Attach support leg using 2 capscrews (M8 x 20 mm) (F) and 2 hex nuts (G). Tighten with a 13 mm socket wrench and 13 mm wrench.

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

NOTE: Turn the handle around on the generator frame for storage purposes ONLY.

H
J
	C
	A
F	B
E	D
G
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