Assembly
Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels
To install wheel assembly, you will need:
Wheel axle (1)
16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4)
13 mm flange serrated nuts (4)
Axle bracket
*
(1)
Wheels (2)
9/16" washers (4)
Cotter pins (2)
Socket wrench with 10 mm socket
Needle-nose pliers
†
* 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.
† Not included.
Install wheel axle brackets to frame using 16 mm full-
1.
thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts.
Install pre-attached bracket to frame first.
1A.
1B.
Install other bracket (included in hardware bag) to
frame.
FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator
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.
FIGURE 10: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle
4.
Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle.
5.
Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until fully seated.
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Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin
6.
in opposing directions to secure wheel to axle.
†
7.
Return generator to upright position (so that wheels
and leg supports are touching the ground).
HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
FIGURE 11: Cotter Pin Installation