Remove Contents From Carton; Assembly - Generac Power Systems XT8500EFI Owner's Manual

Remove Contents from Carton

1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
3. Call 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with
the unit model and serial number for any
missing carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Accessories
Item
Main Unit
Owner's Manual
Product Registration Card
Warranty and Emission Sheets
Quart SAE Oil
Battery Charger
Oil Funnel
Hardware Bag
Cotter Pin (A)
Washers (B)
Never-flat Wheels (C)
Axle Pins (D)
Frame Foot Assembly (E)
Hex Flanged Nuts (M8) (F)
Hex Bolts (M8) (G)
Gasket (H)
Control Guard (J)
Allen Screw (4 mm) (K)
Handle Assembly (L) (not in hardware
bag)
Hex Bolt (M8 x 55 mm) (M)
Nylon Washer (N)
Hex Lock Nut (P)
Allen Hex Wrench (4 mm) not shown

Assembly

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
Call 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) for
any assembly issues or concerns. Please
have model and serial number available.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
WARNING
(000100a)
The following tools are required to install the
accessory kit.
• Ratchet Wrench (1)
• 8mm Wrench (2)
• 10mm Wrench (1)
• 13mm Wrench (1)
• 8mm Socket (1)
• 12mm Socket (1)
• 13mm Socket (1)
• Needle Nosed Pliers (1)
NOTE: The wheels are not intended for over-
the-road use.
See Figure
Install wheels as follows:
Qty.
1. Slide axle pin (D) through the wheel (C)
1
and generator frame axle holes.
2. Slide one 5/8" flat washer (B) onto axle
1
and secure with cotter pin (A). Repeat on
1
opposite side.
1
1
1
1
Qty.
2
2
2
2
2
4
4 See Figure
Install frame foot assembly as follows:
1
1. Slide M8 hex bolts (G) through holes in
1
frame.
2. Slide frame foot (E) on to hex head bolts
4
(G).
1
3. Install locking flange nuts (F) and tighten
with a ratchet, 12mm socket and 13mm
wrench.
2
Install gasket and control guard as follows:
4
1. Place gasket (H) and control guard (J) in
place against side panel opening.
2
2. Loosely install Allen screws (K). Tighten
1
with 4mm Allen wrench.
2-9.
A B
Figure 2-9. Wheel Assembly
2-10.
C
D
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