Assembly - Briggs & Stratton Elite 030206 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Your 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
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit
Typical Generator Shown
Hex Nut
Handle Assembly
Use existing hardware
to attach left side of
support leg to unit
Support Leg
Vibration Mount
5500 Watt Portable Generator
Cap Screw
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Cap Screw
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 a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets
and a needle-nose pliers to install this kit.
Install the Wheel Kit as Follows:
1. Place the bottom of the generator cradle 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 1.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may
add the flat washer if desired.
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.
Axle
Cap Screw
E-Ring
6
Wheel
Flat Washer