5500 Watt Heavy Duty Generator
3.Slide the axle through the holes in the brackets provided on the generator cradle.
Add Gasoline
4.Slide a wheel and flat washer on one end of the axle. Make sure the air inflation valve is outward. Insert the retaining pin.
5.Slide the axle through until wheel is tight against bracket.
6.Slide the other wheel and flat washer on the other end of the axle. Make sure the air inflation valve is outward. Insert the retaining pin using the
Remove the wooden blocks.
7.Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with 30mm capscrews, washers and lock nuts.
8.To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle, engine end down. Remove the existing hardware from the left unit vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use the same hardware to attach the support leg.
9.Attach the other side of the support leg with a 20mm cap screw and lock nut. Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
10.Center the handle bracket on generator frame at support leg end of cradle, as shown.
11.Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts.
12.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the tires are inflated between
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
•Place generator on a level surface.
•Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.Allow unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.
•Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline.
•Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
•Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
Airspace | Tank |
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1.5” | Fuel |
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• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See “Storage” on page 11. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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