Remove Contents From Carton; Assembly; Battery Cable Connection - Generac Power Systems PowerDial RS8000E Owner's Manual

Remove Contents from Carton

1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
Accessories
Item
Main Unit
Owner's Manual
Liter Oil SAE 30
Handle Assembly (A)
Never-flat Wheel (B)
Frame Foot (C)
Product Registration Card
Service Warranty
Emissions Warranty
25' Power Cord (if equipped)
Battery Charger (electric start
models)
Hardware Bag
Rubber Feet (D)
1/2" Axle Pin (E)
Cotter Pin (F)
1/2" Flat Washer (G)
Hex Flanged M6 Nut (H)
Hex Flanged M8 Nut (J)
M8 Bolt (Long) (K)
M6 Bolt (Long) (L)
M8 Nylon Flat Washer (M)
3. Call Generac Customer Service 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.

Assembly

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) for any assem-
bly issues or concerns. Please have model
and serial number available.
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WARNING
(000100a)
The following tools are required to install the
accessory kit.
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Ratchet Wrench
• 8mm Socket
• 12mm Socket
• 13mm Socket
• 10mm Wrench
• 13mm Wrench
Qty.
• 8mm Wrench (2) (electric start only)
NOTE: The wheels are not intended for over-
1
the-road use.
1
See Figure
1
Install wheels as follows:
1. Slide axle pin (E) through the wheel (B),
1
wheel bracket on frame, and 1/2" flat
2
washer (G).
2. Insert cotter pin (F) through axle pin (E).
2
Bend tabs (of cotter pins) outward to lock
3
into place.
Install frame foot and rubber bumpers as fol-
1
lows:
1
1. Slide hex head bolts (L) through rubber
bumper (D), then through frame foot (C).
1
2. Slide hex head bolts (K) through holes in
1
frame rail.
3. Slide frame foot (C) onto hex head bolts
(K). Install locking flange nuts (J).
Qty.
Install handle as follows:
2
1. Slide long bolts (K) through handle bracket
and handle (A). Install hex nuts (J).
2
.
2
2
J
2
5
6
1
4
A
Figure 2-8. Wheel, Frame Foot and Handle

Battery Cable Connection

NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If battery is unable to crank
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the
accessory box. See
IMPORTANT NOTE: Running the generator
does not charge battery.
2-8.
K
C
J
L
D
Assembly
Charging the
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
F
G
B
K
E
H
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Battery.