Assembly
F[-_-_I Read entire operator's manual beforeyou attempt
to assemble or operateyour new generator.
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil level is verified.
If you haveany problems with the assembly of your generator,
pleasecall the generator helpline at (800) 743-4115. If calling
for assistance, pleasehavethe model, revision, and serial
number from the identification label available.Seegenerator
Featuresand Controlsfor identification label location.
UnpackGenerator
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 generatoris suppliedwith:
• Operator's manual
• Wheels (2)
• Axle
• Support leg
• Wheel kit hardware
Install Wheel Kit
NOTICE Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will needthe following tools to install these components:
• 13 mm wrench
• Socket wrench with a 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. Slide a wheel (B) over axle.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D)
in axle groove.
_i, CAUTION E-rings can cause eye injury.
E-rings can spring back and become airborne
when installing or removing.
• Alwaysweareyeprotection wheninstalling/removing e -rings.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels).
8. Remove handle (H) from generator frame by pushing in
pins (J) and pulling up on handle.
9. Turn handle around as shown below and attach it to
generator frame by pushing in pins on generator frame.
Slide handle down until pins lock into holes on handle.
10. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
11. Line up holes in support leg (E) with holes in generator
frame.
12. Attach support leg using 2 capscrews (IVI8x 20 mm)
(F) and 2 hex nuts (G). Tighten with a 13 mm socket
wrench and 13 mm wrench.
13. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support leg).
NOTICE Turn the handle around on the generator frame for
storage purposes ONLY.