Briggs & Stratton 30228 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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PowerBOSS™ 8000W Portable Generator ASSEMBLY
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.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set palleted carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Carefully cut bands around shipping carton.
3. Lift carton off generator.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping pallet.
Install Wheel Kit
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability
of your generator.
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets
and a needle-nose plier to install this kit.
Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Place generator on a hard flat surface.
2. Stand at control panel end of generator and gently tilt
generator up, high enough to place wooden blocks
beneath cradle.This will allow you to add wheels.
3. Slide axle through holes in brackets provided on
generator cradle.
4. Slide a wheel and flat washer on one end of axle. Make
sure air inflation valve is outward. Place e-ring onto
groove in axle.
5. Place one end of needle nose pliers on bottom of axle
and other end of pliers on top of e-ring. Seat e-ring by
pressing pliers closed.
6. Slide axle through until wheel is tight against bracket.
7. Slide a wheel and flat washer on other end of axle.
Make sure air inflation valve is outward.
8. Install e-ring on in same manner as steps 4 & 5.
Remove wooden blocks.
9. Attach vibration mounts to support leg with 1/4-20 x
1” capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.
10. With wheels on, secure support leg assembly to cradle
with M8 x 20 mm long capscrews and lock washers.
Support Leg
Axle
20mm Cap Screw
Hex Nut
Wheel
E-Ring
1/4-20 x 1”
Cap Screw
Flat Washer
Vibration
Mount
Lock Washer
Nut
Handle Pin
Handle
Flat Washers
45 mm Cap Screw
Nylon Washers
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit