NOTE: Make sure red battery boots cover positive battery cable terminals at battery and solenoid
•Attach one end of the negative (black) cable to the negative
•Attach the other end of the negative (black) cable to the frame as shown. Install the star washer between the cable and the frame.
IMPORTANT: See Caution on page 10 before assembling battery.
(-) Negative Battery
Cable Connection
Negative
Cable
Star
Washer
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information. Your local electric company or a certified electrician should be able to help you with this information.
Grounding Lug
NOTE: Your engine is already grounded to the frame by a grounding strap.
INSTALLING WHEEL KIT
The Craftsman Wheel Kit was designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator.
Drain gas and oil before assembling the portability
kit. Failure to do so will cause damage to the engine.
NOTE: Always follow state regulations for proper oil disposal.
•Place generator on level ground; drain all gas and oil from the engine (see engine manual for correct procedure).
•Place a 1” thick x 1’ square piece of wood on the ground in front of the engine. With the help of
another person, tilt the generator and rest the recoil starter on the wood. NOTE: This will support the gasoline engine during assembly and make assembly easier.
•Place a handle cap (7) onto each end of handle prior to installation.
•The handle should be installed on the electrical outlet end of the generator. Place one washer (12) on long cap screws (11). Align the handle brack- ets with the upper holes
and handle brackets. | Secure with lock nuts |
(8) and tighten.
•Locate the engine support. Place one wheel bracket (4) on top of support as shown in illustra- tion. Align with the
•Insert one shoulder bolt (2) into wheel (1). Insert threaded end of bolt through wheel bracket, secure with lock nut (3) and tighten. NOTE: The wheel will not rub frame if installed properly.
•Repeat the above steps for the opposite side.
•Insert the threaded stud of rubber foot (10) through the middle hole of the foot bracket (5). Secure with lock nut (8) and tighten.
•Locate the support under the electrical outlet end of the generator. Position foot bracket (5), with rubber foot installed, under the support and align the holes in the foot bracket (5) with the slots in the support. Place one cap screw (9) through each slot in the support and the holes in the foot bracket. Secure with the lock nuts (8) and tighten.
•Once completed, the wheel kit is ready for use.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 | 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 8 | 11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12 |
| 9 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 7 |
4 | 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| e |
| 8 11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| t |
|
| |
|
| in |
|
|
| |||
|
| g |
|
| r |
|
| |
|
|
|
| o |
|
|
| |
| n |
| p |
|
|
| ||
| E |
| p |
|
|
|
| |
|
| u |
|
|
| 9 |
| |
|
| S |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5 |
|
2 8
1 | 8 |
|
8
10
11 — ENG | D20498 Rev. 0 6/9/00 |
