General Information; Unpacking; Accessory Box; Assembly - Generac Power Systems 005930-0 Owner's Manual

General Information

1.1 UNPACKING

• Remove all packaging material.
• Remove separate accessory box.
• Remove carton off the generator.

1.1.1 ACCESSORY BOX

Check all contents (Figure 1). If any parts are missing or damaged
locate an authorized dealer at 1-888-436-3722.
Contents include:
• 2 – Wheels
• 2 – Hair Pins
• Spark Plug
• Air Filter
• Oil Filter
• 2 – Bolts
• 2 – 5/8" Flat Washers (thin) • 2 – 5/8" Flat Washers (thick)
• 2 – 1 Quart SAE 30 Oil Bottles

1.2 ASSEMBLY

Read entire Owner's Manual before attempting to assemble or
operate the generator. The generator requires some assembly
prior to using it. If problems arise when assembling the generator,
please call the Generator Helpline at 1-888-436-3722.

1.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT

The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of the
generator. A 10mm wrench is needed to install the Frame Feet.
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
• Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheels and feet as follows:
• Align the hole in the frame foot to the hole in the frame. Secure
foot with a bolt and flat washer (small). Repeat for other foot.
• Slide the axle through the holes on the axle brackets.
• Slide on one 5/8" flat washer (thick), wheel and a 5/8" flat
washer (thin) onto the axle.
• Secure with hair pin and repeat for the other wheel.
Figure 1 – Wheel Assembly
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• Oil Funnel
• 2 – Frame Feet
• 12 Volt Adaptor Plug Charger
• Spark Plug Wrench
• Shop Towel
• 2 – Flat Washers (small)
NOTE:

1.2.2 BATTERY CONNECTION

The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank the
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory box
(see the Charging a Battery section). RUNNING THE GENERATOR
WILL CHARGE THE BATTERY.
The unit has been deliberately shipped with the battery cables
disconnected.
See Figure 2 for connection details.
1. Cut off cable ties securing the battery cables.
2. First, connect the red battery cable and the red battery charger
wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Use the supplied
screw and lock nut.
3. Connect the black battery cable and the black battery charger
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal. Use the supplied
screw and lock nut.
4. Make sure all connections are secure. Slide the rubber boots
over the terminals and connection hardware.
Figure 2 - Battery Connections
NOTE: