Assembly - Husky HU40500 Series Operator's Manual

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.
 Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc-
curred 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
1-866-340-391 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in possible
serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not put fuel or lubricant in the generator before
installing the feet, frame support, and wheels.
INSTALLING FEET ON THE FRAME SUPPORT
See Figure 3.
 Locate the following items:
 rubber feet
 lock nuts (1/4-0)
 washers (1/4 in.)
 bolts (1/4-0 x 1-1/ in.)
 Insert bolt through foot, then through frame support as
shown.
 Thread washer over the bolt, then install nut. Tighten nut
securely.
NOTE: Be careful not to overtighten so that foot mate-
rial collapses.
 Repeat with remaining foot.

ASSEMBLy

fraMe
fraMe support
with foot
flange nut
INSTALLING THE FRAME SUPPORT
See Figure 3.
Install the frame support on the bottom of the generator
frame on the same side as the handle.
 Locate the following items:
Frame support
 flange nuts (5/16-18)
 washers (5/16 in.)
 bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
 Raise the end of the generator where the recoil starter is
located high enough to gain access to the frame bottom;
securely position props underneath to support.
 Align the holes on the frame support with the holes on
the generator frame.
 Slide a washer on the bolt, then insert the bolt through the
hole in the generator frame so it extends down through
the frame support.
 Install flange nut and tighten securely.
 Repeat on other side.
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Bolt
washer
nut
washer
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foot
Bolt
Fig. 3