Assembly - Generac Power Systems 4000XL Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use 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
1-800-270-1408.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton. Review
"Cold Weather Operation" on page 10.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit
Use Existing Fasteners
4000XL Extended Life Generator
Cap Screw
Hex
nut
Handle
Mounting Leg
Install Wheel Kit
To install the wheel kit, the following tools are required:
• Socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets
• Needle-nose pliers
Install Wheel Kit as follows: (See Figure 1)
1. Place bottom of the generator cradle on a flat, even
surface.Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease assembly.
2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame, as shown.
3. Slide wheel over axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with air pressure
valve on outboard side.
4. Retain wheel on axle with e-ring using a needle-nose
pliers.You may add the flat washer if desired.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to secure second wheel.
Axle
Wheel
E-Ring
6
Flat Washer