Battery Cable Connection; Add Engine Oil - Powermate DF3500E Series Owner's Manual

Install wheels as follows:
1. Slide axle pin (3) through the wheel (1), 1/
2 in. flat washer (5), wheel bracket on
frame, and 1/2 in. flat washer (5).
2. Insert cotter pin (9) through axle pin (3).
Bend tabs (of cotter pins) outward to lock
into place.
Install frame foot and rubber bumpers as fol-
lows:
1. Slide M8 x 50 bolts (6) through rubber foot
(4) and holes in frame rail.
2. Install locking flange nuts (8).
Install handle(s) as follows:
1. Slide M8 x 80 bolt (7) through handle
bracket and handle (2). Install hex nut (8).
NOTE: Repeat handle assembly for model
DF7500E.
.
9
5
1
3
8
4
Figure 2-10. Wheel & Handle Assembly

Battery Cable Connection

The unit has been shipped with the battery
cables disconnected.
The following tools are required to connect the
battery cables.
• 8mm box wrenches (2) (DF3500)
• 10mm box wrenches (2) (DF7500)
See Figure 2-11.
1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables
and remove red cover from battery termi-
nal.
2. First, connect the red cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal with the bolt and nut
supplied.
3. Make sure connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
4. Connect the black cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal with the bolt and nut sup-
plied.
5. Make sure all connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
8
8
7
2
002232
6
Figure 2-11. Connect Battery Cables
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge with 12V battery charger.

Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
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