Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator

WHEEL KIT INSTALLATION

To install wheel kit you need the following tools:

•15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench

•Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches

Install Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 2)

Figure 2 — Installing the Wheel Kit

Capscrew

 

 

 

 

Axle Stud

Grip Handle

 

 

 

 

Wheel Washer

Nut

Jam Nut

 

 

 

Mounting Leg

Use Existing

Retaining Pin

 

Fasteners to

 

 

Secure Leg

 

•Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.

•Place axle stud through wheel retainer on cradle frame.

•Use 15/16” wrench to secure the axle stud to frame with 5/8-18 jam nut.

•Install the other axle stud in the same manner.

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

•Place flat washer over axle stud, tip unit and install the wheel.

•Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install other wheel on remaining axle shaft the same way.

•Remove two front nuts and lock washers from vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use these nuts to retain the mounting leg.

•Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle. Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with two capscrews and two hex nuts.

BEFORE STARTING UNIT

Add Oil

WARNING! Any attempt to start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in engine failure.

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only clean, high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, SH, SH/CD or higher rated SAE 30. Use no special additives.

Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

•Summer - Above 40°F, use SAE 30.

•Winter - Below 40°F, use synthetic SAE 5W–30 or SAE 10W.

DO NOT USE SAE 10W40

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil. Review oil fill instructions in the engine manual.

To fill your engine with oil:

•Place generator on a level surface.

•Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill plug and dipstick.

•Wipe dipstick clean.

•Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill!

NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a pre- lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

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