Assembly - Generac Power Systems 4000XL Owner's Manual

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 flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
Review "Cold Weather Operation" on page 9.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit
Handle Assembly
Hex nut
Mounting Leg
4000XL Extended Life Generator
Cap Screw
Use Existing Fasteners
INSTALL WHEEL KIT
To install the wheel kit, the following tool is required:
• Socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets.
• Needle-nose pliers.
Install Wheel Kit as follows: (See Figure 1)
• Place the bottom of the generator cradle on a flat, even
surface.Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease

assembly.

• Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on cradle
frame, as shown.
• Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
• Retain wheel on axle with the e-ring using a needle-nose
pliers.You may add the flat washer if desired.
• Repeat step 3 and 4 to secure second wheel.
• Remove the existing hardware from the vibration
mounts with 13mm wrench. Use the same hardware to
attach the mounting leg.
Axle
Wheel
4
Flat Washer
E-Ring