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5500W Portable Generator
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ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with “This Side
Up” arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
Carton Contents
Check all contents against those listed below:
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Owner’s manual
• Engine manual
• Wheel kit
If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator
helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
INSTALL WHEEL KIT
NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve
the portability of your generator, it is not intended for
over-the-road use.
You will need two 1/2” or 13mm open end wrenches or a
socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets and a needle-
nose pliers to install this kit.
Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Place the bottom of the generator frame on a flat, even
surface.Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease
assembly.
2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
4. Slide a flat washer over the axle and place the e-ring
onto the groove in the axle.
Capscrew
Handle
Mounting Leg
E-Ring
Wheel
Washer
Axle
Nut
Capscrew
Nut
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit