Briggs & Stratton 209443gs Portable Generator User Manual


 
7
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 oil
and fuel.
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 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:
Engine oil bottle
Operator’s manual
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:
10 mm and 13 mm wrenches
Socket wrench with 10 mm and 13 mm sockets
Adjustable wrenches (2)
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Place axle stud (A) through mounting bracket on
generator frame.
3. Place a flat washer (B) on axle stud as shown.
4. Use adjustable wrenches to secure the axle stud to
frame with jam nut (C).
5. Place a flat washer (B), then wheel (D) on axle as
shown.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
6. Use an adjustable wrench to secure the wheel to axle
stud with jam nut.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other wheel.
8. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
9. Line up holes in support leg (E) with holes in generator
frame.
10. Attach support leg using two 20 mm bolts (F) and two
hex nuts (G). Tighten with 10 mm and 13 mm wrenches.
11. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support legs).
12. Line up holes in handle (H) with holes in generator
frame. Attach handle using 10 mm and 13 mm
wrenches with 35 mm bolts (J) and hex nuts (K).
A
B
D
G
C
F
E
H
J
K