Section 1 - General Information; Unpacking; Accessory Box; Assembly - Generac Power Systems Guardian Ultra Source 004451-1 Owner's Manual

1.1 UNPACKING

• Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface.
• Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to
pallet. Open carton from top.
• Remove all packaging material.
• Remove separate accessory box.
• Lift carton off the generator.
• Remove generator from shipping pallet by removing bolts
through the shipping brackets.
Figure 1 - Bracket Removal

1.1.1 ACCESSORY BOX

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged locate an
authorized dealer at 1-800-333-1322.
Contents include:
• Owner's Manual
• Bolt-on tubular handle
• Wheel Axle
• 2 – Pneumatic Wheels
• 2 – Axle Bracket Assemblies
• 2 – Washers
• 2 – Wheel Spacers
• 2 – Cotter Pins
• Bolt-on Foot
• 6 – Carriage Bolts, Washers, Nuts
• Battery Charge Cable
• Spark Plug Wrench
• 2 Spark Plugs.
• Air Filter
• Pre-cleaner
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Section 1 – General Information
Portable Generator System
Shipping
Bracket

1.2 ASSEMBLY

The generator requires some assembly prior to using it. If problems
arise when assembling the generator, please call the Generator
Helpline at 1-800-333-1322.

1.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT

The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of the
generator. A socket wrench with a 9/16" socket, a 1/2" socket, a
1/2" wrench and a pair of pliers are the tools that will be needed
for assembly of the wheel kit.
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
• Refer to Figure 2 and install the wheel kit as follows:
• Place the generator on a hard flat surface.
• Stand at the engine end of the unit and gently tilt the generator
forward, high enough to place wooden blocks beneath the
cradle. This will allow space to install the wheel assemblies.
• Attach an axle bracket assembly with attached sleeve to either
side of the frame. Ensure the sleeve faces outward.
• Slide the axle through the sleeves on the axle brackets.
• Slide one wheel with flat washer to the outside and a spacer to
the inside onto each end of the axle. Make sure the air inflation
valve on the wheel is facing outward.
• Insert retaining pins and using pliers, bend out the ends to
prevent the pins from falling out of the axle. Remove the
wooden blocks.

1.2.2 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE

• Attach the handle by aligning one side of the handle on the
cradle, then spread the handle around the cradle and let it
spring into place. Secure the handle to the frame using the
5/16' hex head bolts provided. Check each fastener to ensure
that it is secure.
• Using the handle, lift the unit high enough to place wooden
blocks under the unit. Attach the front support foot to the
underside of the cradle using the 3/8" carriage bolts provided.
• Remove the shipping brackets from the cradle, if you have not
already done so.

1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION

• The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.
• Cut the tie wrap cable holding the RED and BLACK battery
cables to the stator.
• Connect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive terminal
(+). After making sure that the connection is tight, slip the
rubber boot over the terminal connection.
• Connect the BLACK battery cable to the battery Negative
terminal (–). Make sure the connection is tight.
• Double check all connections to ensure they are in the correct
location and secure. See Figure 3.
NOTICE: