Use and Care Manual

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Reproduction
9
Assembly
Read entire operator’s manual before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new
generator.
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended fuel and oil level is verified.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at [phone]. If calling for assistance, please
have the model, revision, and serial number from the
identification label available. See generator Features
and Controls for identification label location.
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
The generator is supplied with:
• Operator’s manual
• Battery float charger
• Wheel kit
Install Wheel Kit
NOTICE Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these components:
• 13 mm wrenches (2)
• Adjustable wrench
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine side is down. Tip
generator back slightly and slide narrow end of
one of the support legs under engine recoil.
NOTICE Be sure to slide support leg far enough under
engine recoil to prevent generator from tipping over.
2. Slide axle (A) through holes in generator frame.
3. Slide a black nylon washer (B) over axle.
4. Slide a wheel (C) over axle.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub
inboard.
5. Slide a flat washer (D) over axle.
6. Place an e-ring (E) in axle groove.
7. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of
e-ring to bottom of axle.
8. Repeat step 3 thru 7 to secure second wheel.
9. Tip generator back slightly and remove support
leg from under engine recoil.
10. Line up holes in support leg (F) with holes in
generator frame.
11. Attach support leg using two capscrews (G) and
two hex nuts (H). Tighten with 13 mm wrenches.
12. Repeat step 10 and 11 to secure second support
leg.
13. Attach cord wrap posts (J) to generator frame.
Tighten with an adjustable wrench.
14. Return generator to normal operating position
(resting on wheels and support legs).
J
A
C
D
B
E
H
G
F
CAUTION E-rings could cause eye injury.
E-rings could spring back and become
airborne when installing or removing,
resulting in moderate injury.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.