Assembly

Step 3: Install Handle Assembly

To install handle assembly, you will need:

‰Handle Brackets (2)

‰Handle Bars (2)

‰Rubber Handle Grips (2)

‰40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)

‰10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)

‰Socket wrench with 8mm socket*

*Not included

1.Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame as shown in Figure 9.

FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame

2.Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten until securely seated.

3.Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and line up bolt holes.

FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket

4.Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten until securely seated.

iNOTE:

Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and nuts further.

5.Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to achieve snug fit.

Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if desired.

Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible handles.

•Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col- lapsing generator handles.

•To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame.

•To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on handle.

Battery

To use electric start feature, battery (included) must be connected to generator’s electric starter.

Battery gases are explosive.

•NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or spark-producing equipment near the battery.

Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid, which can be very dangerous and cause severe burns.

•NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with water.

Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batter- ies, can cause electric shock.

•NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare hands at the same time.

•Remove rings, watches or any other object containing metal when working with battery. If metal comes into contact with battery termi- nals, electric shock and serious burns can result.

•Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with or near battery.

•NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top of battery.

1.Generator is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to top of alternator with a plastic cable

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