Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual page 13

See Figure 2-9.
Install wheels as follows:
1. Slide axle pin (E) through the wheel (B), 1/
2" flat washer (G), and wheel bracket on
frame.
2. Insert Hitch pin (F) through axle pin (E).
Install frame foot and rubber bumpers as fol-
lows:
1. Slide hex head bolts (L) through rubber
bumper (D), then through frame foot (C) (if
not pre-assembled) and install nut (H).
2. Slide hex head bolts (K) through frame
foot (C) and holes in frame rail.
3. Install locking flange nuts (J).
H
C
K
Figure 2-9. Wheel & Foot Assembly
See Figure 2-10.
Install handle as follows:
1. Slide long bolts (K) through handle mount-
ing bracket of generator frame, nylon
washer (M), handle (A), and nylon washer
(M). Install hex nuts (J).
J
A
M
Figure 2-10. Handle Assembly
Battery Cable Connection
(electric start only)
The unit has been shipped with the battery
cables disconnected.
See Figure 4-5. You will need two 8mm box
wrenches to connect the battery cables.
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G
B
E
J
D
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L
K
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1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables
and remove red cover from battery termi-
nal.
2. First, connect the red cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal with the bolt and nut
supplied.
3. Make sure connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
4. Connect the black cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal with the bolt and nut sup-
plied. Slide rubber boot over the negative
(-) battery terminal and connection hard-
ware.
5. Make sure all connections are secure.
Add Engine Oil
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. See Figure 2-11. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-11. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
CAUTION
(000135)
SAE 30
000115
000399
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