Assembly; Unpack Generator; Shipment Contents; Install Wheel Kit - Troy-Bilt 5000 Watt Operator's Manual

Assembly

Read entire operator's manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new generator.
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,
please call the generator helpline at (888) 611-6708. If calling
for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available. See Generator Controls
and Features for data tag location.

Unpack Generator

1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.

Shipment Contents

The generator is supplied with:
• Operator's manual
• Battery float charger
• Adapter cord set
• Wheel kit

Install Wheel Kit

NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these
components:
• 13 mm wrench
• Socket wrench with a 13 mm socket
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
F
E
G
B
A
C
A
B
D
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets.
3. Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below.
4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D)
in axle groove.
CAUTION
E-rings can cause eye injury.
E-rings can spring back and become airborne
when installing or removing.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
8. Line up holes in support leg (E) with holes in generator
frame and battery tray bolt.
9. Attach support leg using a capscrew (F), battery tray
bolt and 2 hex nuts (G). Tighten with a 13 mm socket
wrench and 13 mm wrench.
10. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support leg).

Verify Engine Oil Level

The generator engine is shipped from the factory filled with
oil (API SJ or higher 10W-30). This allows for generator
operation in the widest range of temperature and climate
conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level and
ensure that engine is serviced as described in Maintenance.
NOTE: See Oil in the Maintenance section to review oil
recomendations. Verify provided oil in engine is the correct
viscosity for current ambient temperature.
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly filled with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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