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Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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WHEEL KIT INSTALLATION
To install wheel kit you need the following tools:
15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench
Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches
Install Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 2)
Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.
Place axle stud through wheel retainer on cradle
frame.
Use 15/16 wrench to secure the axle stud to frame
with 5/8-18 jam nut.
Install the other axle stud in the same manner.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub
inboard.
Place flat washer over axle stud, tip unit and install
the wheel.
Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install
other wheel on remaining axle shaft the same way.
Remove two front nuts and lock washers from
vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use these nuts
to retain the mounting leg.
Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle.
Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with
two capscrews and two hex nuts.
BEFORE STARTING UNIT
Add Oil
WARNING! Any attempt to start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the
recommended oil may result in engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in
the future, use only clean, high quality detergent oil
rated with API service classification SF, SG, SH,
SH/CD or higher rated SAE 30. Use no special
additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
Summer - Above 40°F, use SAE 30.
Winter - Below 40°F, use synthetic SAE 5W30 or
SAE 10W.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil. Review oil fill instructions in the engine manual.
To fill your engine with oil:
Place generator on a level surface.
Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill plug and
dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL
mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill!
NOTE: The generators revolving field rides on a pre-
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Figure 2 Installing the Wheel Kit
Capscrew
Handle
Grip
Nut
Mounting Leg
Use Existing
Fasteners to
Secure Leg
Jam Nut
Retaining Pin
Wheel
Washer
Axle Stud