Assembly; Remove Generator From Carton; Install Wheel Kit - Generac Portable Products PowerBOSS 5500 Storm-Plus 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
1-800-270-1408.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
Remove Generator From Carton
• Set the carton on a rigid fiat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down fiat
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
Install Wheel Kit
IMPORTANT:This wheel kit is not intended for
over-the-road use.
To installyour wheel kit you need the followingtools:
• Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches
Install Wheel Kit as follows:
I. Placethe bottom of the generator cradle on a fiat,
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 I.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Placethe e-ring onto the groove in the axle.You may
add the fiat washer if desired.
NOTE: Use retaining pins instead of e-ctip, if applicable.
5. Placeone 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.
Cap Screw
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Handle Assembly
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Flat Washer
Hex Nut _
Cap Screw
Axle
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Wheel
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E-Ring
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