Assembly - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLy

WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate the generator until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could
result in possible serious personal injury.
LOOSE PARTS LIST
See Figure 4.
The following items are included with the generator:
Key
No. Description
1 Axle ......................................................................2
2 Wheel ...................................................................2
3 Flat Washer (5/8 in.) .............................................2
4 Hitch Pin ..............................................................2
5 Screw (1/4-20 x 2 in., Hex Hd.) ...........................4
6 Flat Washer (1/4 in.) .............................................6
7 leg with Rubber Foot ..........................................2
8 Nut (1/4-20 Self-locking Nut) .............................6
9 Extension Cord, 25 ft. ..........................................1
10 Engine lubricant..................................................1
11 Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in., Hex Hd.) ...........................2
12 Key.......................................................................1
Operator's Manual (not shown) ...........................1
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the
machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing list are included.
NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of
two people to lift. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs
and not your back.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the loose
Parts list are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no damage
occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710, for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
Qty.
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not put fuel or lubricant in the generator before
installing the legs and wheels.
INSTALLING LEGS
See Figure 5.
 locate the following items:
2 legs with rubber feet
6 flat washers
6 lock nuts
4 screws (2 in.)
2 screws (1 in.)
 Raise the front end of the generator, where the engine is
located, high enough to gain access to the frame bottom;
securely position props underneath to support.
 Position a leg over the holes on each side of the frame
support.
 Insert each 2 in. screw through a flat washer and insert
the screws through the two holes in the frame and the
leg.
 Fasten the screws by installing a self-locking nut over
each screw on the inside of the frame. Tighten the nut
securely.
 Insert a 1 in. screw through a flat washer, the hole in the
frame crossbar, and then through the hole in the leg tab.
Install a self-locking nut and tighten to secure.
 Repeat with remaining leg.
INSTALLING THE WHEELS
See Figure 6.
Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to the
desired location and should be installed on the side opposite
the recoil starter.
 locate the following items:
2 axles
2 washers (5/8 in.)
2 hitch pins
2 wheels
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