Assembly - Briggs & Stratton PRO4000 Owner's Manual

3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
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 the vibration mounts to the support leg with
1/4-20 x 3/4" capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.
9. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle,
engine end down. Remove the existing hardware from
the left unit vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use
the same hardware to attach the support leg.
10. Attach the other side of the support leg with a M8 x
20 mm cap screw and M8 lock nut. Rest generator on
wheels and support leg.
11. Attach handle to bracket on right side of generator
frame (viewing unit from front), as shown in Figure 1,
with a 50 mm capscrew, flat washers, nylon washers,
and M8 lock nut.
NOTE: DO NOT overtighten. Handle must be able to
move up and down freely.
12. Loop handle pin on generator frame just above handle
bracket.
13. Raise handle and insert handle pin to move generator.
14. Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the
tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
BSPP Generator
• Refer to engine owner's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane with equipment. DO NOT use
fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with
fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to fill above the baffle.This allows adequate space
for fuel expansion (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
Baffle
TANK
FUEL