Honeywell HW5500, HW5500E Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels

Assembly

Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels

To install wheel assembly, you will need:

Socket wrench with 10 mm socket*

Needlenose Pliers*

Wheel Axle (1)

16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4)

13 mm flange serrated nuts (4)

Axle Bracket† (1)

Wheels (2)

9/16" Washers (4)

Cotter Pins (2)

*Not included.

†Two brackets are needed to install wheel axle. One bracket comes already attached to wheel axle; other bracket is included in wheel kit hardware bag.

1.Install wheel axle brackets to frame using 16 mm full- thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts.

1A. Install pre-attached bracket to frame first.

1B. Install other bracket (included in hardware bag) to frame.

FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator

On each end of axle:

2.Slide 9/16" washer onto axle.

3.Slide and push wheel onto axle until it fits snug against washer.

FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle

4.Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle.

5.Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until fully seated.

6.Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in opposing directions to secure wheel to axle.

FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation

7.Return generator in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are touching ground).

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual