Assembly; Unpack Generator; Install Wheel Kit - Troy-Bilt Portable Generator Operator's Manual

Assembly

Read entire operator's manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new generator.
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil level is verified.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,
please call the generator helpline at (888) 611-6708. If calling
for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the identification label available. See generator
Features and Controls for identification label location.

Unpack Generator

1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
The generator is supplied with:
• Operator's manual
• Engine oil bottle
• Battery float charger
• Extend-a-panel™
• 25 ft. (7.6 m) Accessory cord
• Wheel kit

Install Wheel Kit

NOTICE Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these components:
• 13 mm wrenches (2)
• Adjustable wrench
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine side is down. Tip
generator back slightly and slide narrow end of one of
the support legs under engine recoil.
NOTICE Be sure to slide support leg far enough under
engine recoil to prevent generator from tipping over.
2. Slide axle (A) through holes in generator frame.
B C
A
F
D E
3. Slide a black nylon washer (B) over axle.
4. Slide a wheel (C) over axle.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
5. Slide a flat washer (D) over axle.
6. Place an e-ring (E) in axle groove.
CAUTION E-rings could cause eye injury.
E-rings could spring back and become airborne
when installing or removing, resulting in
moderate injury.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.
7. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
8. Place hub cap (F) into center of wheel and push until it
snaps into place.
9. Repeat step 3 thru 8 to secure second wheel.
10. Tip generator back slightly and remove support leg
from under engine recoil.
11. Line up holes in support leg (G) with holes in generator
frame.
G
H
12. Attach support leg using two capscrews (H) and two
hex nuts (J). Tighten with 13 mm wrenches.
13. Repeat step 11 and 12 to secure second support leg.
14. Attach cord wrap posts (K) to generator frame. Tighten
with an adjustable wrench.
15. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support legs).
J
K
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