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HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9
Assembly
Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels
1. Install wheel axle brackets to frame using 16 mm full-
thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts.
1A. Install pre-attached bracket to frame first.
1B. Install other bracket (included in hardware bag) to
frame.
On each end of axle:
2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle.
3. Slide and push wheel onto axle until it fits snug
against washer.
4. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle.
5. Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until fully seated.
6. Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin
in opposing directions to secure wheel to axle.
7. Return generator in upright position (so that wheels
and leg supports are touching ground).
To install wheel assembly, you will need:
Socket wrench with 10 mm socket
*
* Not included.
Needlenose Pliers
*
Wheel Axle (1)
16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4)
13 mm flange serrated nuts (4)
Axle Bracket
†
(1)
† Two brackets are needed to install wheel axle. One bracket
comes already attached to wheel axle; other bracket is included
in wheel kit hardware bag.
Wheels (2)
9/16" Washers (4)
Cotter Pins (2)
FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator
FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle
FIGURE 8: Cotter Pin Installation