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Snapper 5600W Portable Generator
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may
add the flat washer if desired.
5. Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom
of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of
the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.
6. Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Remove the temporary blocks.
8. Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
1/4-20 x 1” capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.
9. 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.
10. Attach the other side of the support leg with a M8 x
20 mm capscrew and M8 lock nut.Rest generator on
wheels and support leg.
11. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at
support leg end of cradle, as shown.
12. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
13. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are inflated
to the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
BEFORE STARTING THEENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in.Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
NOTE:The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE:This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System:EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh,regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOTuse fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOTmix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap,remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 2).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks,open flames, pilot lights,heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Air Space
Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion