Assembly - Briggs & Stratton 1653 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

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
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
Install Wheel Kit
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability
of your generator.
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
Figure 1 — Installing the Wheel Kit
Vibration Mount
3250 Watt Portable Generator
Capscrew
Handle
Grip
Nut
Nut
Mounting Leg
Capscrew
To install wheel kit you need the following tools:
• 15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench
• Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches
Install Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 1)
1. Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.
2. Place axle stud through wheel retainer on cradle
frame.
3. Use 15/16" wrench to secure the axle stud to frame
with 5/8-18 jam nut.
4. Install the other axle stud in the same manner.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
5. Tip unit and install the wheel. Place flat washer over
axle stud.
6. Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install
other wheel on remaining axle shaft the same way.
7. Attach the vibration mount to the mounting leg with a
capscrew and lock nut.
8. Remove two front nuts from vibration mount on unit
with 13mm wrench. Use these nuts to retain the
mounting leg.
9. Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle.
Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with two
capscrews and two hex nuts.
Jam Nut
Washer
Use Existing Fasteners
to Secure Leg
6
Axle Stud
Wheel
Retaining Pin