Your Craftsman generator requires some assembly
and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at 1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will result
in an engine failure.
TO REMOVE THE GENERATOR
FROM CARTON
•
Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "THIS
SIDE UP" arrows pointing upward. See "Cold
Weather Operation" on page 9 before cutting
carton.
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Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
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Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
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Remove all packing material, carton filters, etc.
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Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
The carton contains:
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The main unit
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Battery charge cables
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Spark plug
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Air filter
Mounting Leg
Use existing fasteners
to secure mounting leg
ASSEMBLY
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Spark plug wrench
•
Owner's manual
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Engine oil
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Wheel kit
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT
The wheel kit is designed to improve the portability of
your generator.
To install the wheel kit, you need the following tools:
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15/16" box, open end or socket wrench.
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(2) 13mm box, open end or socket wrenches.
Install wheel kit as follows (refer to illustration below):
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Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat,
even surface.
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Place axle stud through metal tab on cradle frame.
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Use a 15/16 inch wrench to secure the axle stud to
frame with 5/8-18 jam nut.
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Install the other axle stud in the same manner.
NOTE: Be sure to install the wheel with raised hub
inboard.
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Tip unit and install wheel.
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Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin and
flat washer. Install other wheel on remaining axle
shaft in the same manner.
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Remove the two front nuts and lock washers from
vibration mounting with 13mm wrench. Use these
nuts to retain the mounting leg.
Wheel Kit
5/8-18 Lock
Jam Nut
10" Diameter Wheel
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NOTE: Fold-down handle not shown
Axle Stud
Flat Washer
Retaining Pin