INSTALL WHEEL KIT
NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve
the portability of your generator, it is not intended for
over-the-road use.
You will need two 1/2" or 13mm open end wrenches or a
socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets and a needle-
nose pliers to install this kit.
Refer to Figure 2 and install the wheel kit as follows:
1.
Place the bottom of the generator frame on a flat, even
surface.Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease
assembly.
2.
Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Install Wheel Kit
5500W Portable Generator
Capscrew
Nut
Handle
Mounting Leg
3.
Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
4.
Slide a flat washer over the axle and place the e-ring
onto the groove in the axle.
5.
Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom
of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of
the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.
6.
Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7.
Remove the temporary blocks.
8.
Attach support leg using two 1/2" or 13mm wrenches
with 25mm cap screws and lock nuts.
9.
Center lifting handle on generator end of cradle.
Attach handle using two 1/2" or 13mm wrenches with
45mm capscrews and hex nuts.
Axle
Capscrew
E-Ring
Nut
7
Wheel
Washer