Assembling The Wheel Kit - Craftsman 580.329160 Owner's Manual

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use only 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 1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will result
in an engine failure.
• 2 locking plugs
• Wheel Kit
ASSEMBLING THE 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.
You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm
sockets and a needle-nose plier to install this kit.
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
• If you plan to operate this unit in cold weather, read
"Cold Weather Operation" on page 9.
• Slice two 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.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
• The main unit
• Battery charge cables
• Owner's manual
• Engine oil
Refer to illustration shown below and install the wheel
kit as follows:
• Place the generator on a hard flat surface.
• Stand at the engine end of the generator and
gently tilt the generator forward, high enough to
place wooden blocks beneath the cradle. This will
allow you to add the wheels.
• Slide the axle through the holes in the brackets
provided on the generator cradle.
• Slide one wheel and flat washer on each end of the
axle. Make sure the air inflation valve is outward.
Insert both retaining pins using the needle-nose
plier. Remove the wooden blocks.
• Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
30mm capscrews, washers and lock nuts.
• With the wheels on, you can now lift up the handle
end and attach the support leg with 20mm cap
screws and lock nuts.
• Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the
tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI.
Wheel Kit Assembly View
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Axle
Wheel
Lock
Nut
Washer
Support
Vibration
20mm
Capscrew
_"---_ Lock Nut
-30mm Capscrew
Retaining Pin