7
Assembly
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,
please call the generator helpline at (800) 743-4115. If calling
for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available. See Generator Controls
and Features for data tag 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
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these
components:
• 13 mm wrench
• Socket wrench with 13 mm socket
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets.
3. Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below.
4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D)
in axle groove.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
8. Remove existing locknut from left unit vibration mount
with 13 mm wrench. Use same locknut to attach
support leg (E).
9. Attach other side of support leg with a M8 x 20 mm
capscrew (F) and M8 lock nut (G).
10. Center lifting handle (H) on generator end of cradle.
Attach handle using two 13 mm wrenches with 45 mm
capscrews (J) and M8 lock nuts (K).
11. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support leg).
D
E
CAUTION
E-rings can cause eye injury.
E-rings can spring back and become airborne
when installing or removing.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.
A
B
C
F
G
H
J
K