Generac Power Systems heavy duty geenrator 1654-0 Owner's Manual page 5

3. Slide the axle through the holes in the brackets
provided on the generator cradle.
4. Slide a wheel and flat washer on one end of the axle.
Make sure the air inflation valve is outward. Insert the
retaining pin.
5. Slide the axle through until wheel is tight against
bracket.
6. Slide the other wheel and flat washer on the other end
of the axle. Make sure the air inflation valve is outward.
Insert the retaining pin using the needle-nose plier.
Remove the wooden blocks.
7. Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
30mm capscrews, washers and lock nuts.
8. 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.
9. Attach the other side of the support leg with a 20mm
cap screw and lock nut. Rest generator on wheels and
support leg.
10. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at
support leg end of cradle, as shown.
11. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
12. Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the
tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill
instructions given in the engine owner's manual.
NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
5500 Watt Heavy Duty Generator
Add Gasoline
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage"
on page 11. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.Allow unit
to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
Tank
Fuel