Assembly - Serial Number Xxxxxx0712 And Later - Westinghouse WH4500 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY – SERIAL NUMBER
XXXXXX0712 AND LATER
Before assembling the generator,
review Safety on page 7 and the
following safety messages.
CAUTION
Never lift the generator without
assistance. The generator is heavy and
lifting without assistance could result
in personal injury.
Never use the handles as a lifting
point to support the entire weight of
the generator. Only use the handles
to move the generator by lifting the
handles and using the wheels to move
the generator.
Use caution when collapsing the
handles. Hands and fi ngers could get
caught and pinched.
NOTICE
Assembling the generator will require lifting the unit
on one side. Make sure all engine oil and fuel are
drained from the unit prior to assembling.
Once assembled, the wheel kit is not intended for
on-road use. The wheel kit is designed for use on this
generator only.
Tools required – tool bag (included).
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1. Place generator on a fl at surface.
2. Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material
to tip the generator onto, to protect the frame
paint and prevent the generator from sliding. Tip
the generator onto its side as shown in Figure 11
(engine should be on the bottom).
Figure 11 – Tip the Generator onto its Side
3. Install the rubber pads to the mounting foot using
M6 x 18 mm fl ange bolts.