ASSEMBLY
Install Wheel Kit
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability
of your generator.
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install this wheel kit:
• 1/2" or 13mm socket wrench
• 1/2" or 13mm open end wrench
• 7/16" socket wrench
• 7/16" open end wrench
• Needle-nose pliers
NOTE: Adjustable wrenches may be substituted for open
end wrenches.
Refer to Figure 2 and install the wheel kit as follows:
1.
Place the bottom of the generator frame 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 in Figure 2.
3.
Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
Figure 2 — Install Wheel Kit
Nylon Washer
45 mm Cap Screw
Flat Washer
Handle
6500W Portable Generator
Handle Pin
Nylon Washer
Nut
1/4-20 Nut
M8 Nut
Vibration Mount
3/4" Cap Screw
4.
Slide a flat washer over the axle and place the e-ring
onto the groove in the axle.
5.
Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom
of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of
the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.
6.
Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7.
Remove the temporary blocks.
8.
Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
1/4-20 x 3/4" capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.
9.
To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle,
engine end down.
10. Attach support leg with M8 x 20 mm cap screws and
M8 lock nuts. Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
11. Attach handles to handle brackets on generator frame,
as shown in Figure 2, with M8 x 45 mm capscrews, flat
washers, nylon washers, and M8 lock nuts.
NOTE: Be sure to install nylon washers between handle
brackets on generator frame and brackets on handle assembly.
12. Loop handle pins to generator frame as shown in Figure 2.
Raise handles and insert handle pins to move generator.
13. Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the
tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI.
Axle
20 mm Cap Screw
Support Leg
M8 Nut
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Typical Generator Shown
Wheel
Flat Washer
E-Ring