Assembly; Unpack Generator; Install Wheel Kit - Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder 5500 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 (800) 743-4115. 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
• Adapter cord set
• Three packets of fuel stabilizer
• Wheels (2)
• Axle
• Support leg
• Wheel kit hardware

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 wrench
• Socket wrench with a 13 mm socket
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
H
J
E
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets.
3. Slide a wheel (B) over axle.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D)
in axle groove.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
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.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels).
8. Remove handle (H) from generator frame by pushing in
pins (J) and pulling up on handle.
9. Turn handle around as shown below and attach it to
generator frame by pushing in pins on generator frame.
Slide handle down until pins lock into holes on handle.
10. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
11. Line up holes in support leg (E) with holes in generator
frame.
12. Attach support leg using 2 capscrews (M8 x 20 mm)
(F) and 2 hex nuts (G). Tighten with a 13 mm socket
wrench and 13 mm wrench.
13. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support leg).
NOTICE Turn the handle around on the generator frame for
storage purposes ONLY.
A
F
B
G
C
D
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