Honeywell HW5500E - Manual (Page 14)

Assembly
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Step 1: Install Support Legs
1. Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface.
2. Stand at side of generator opposite recoil starter
handle. Grip frame; carefully pull up and push to tilt
generator backward.
3. Gently set generator onto recoil side.
4. Place 5/16" washer in center of each rubber stopper.
5. Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of each support leg
using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and 13 mm flange
serrated nut; tighten until securely seated.
6. Attach each support leg to pre-drilled holes on bottom
of generator frame, using 16 mm full-thread hex bolts
and 13 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten until securely
seated.
To install support legs, you will need:
‰ 25 mm full-thread hex bolts (2)
‰ 5/16" washers (2)
‰ 13 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
‰ 16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4)
‰ Socket Wrench with 10 mm Socket
*
* Not included
Generator must be empty of engine oil and fuel.
Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary.
Generator is heavy! Lifting generator can cause
back or other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator
without assistance.
FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side
FIGURE 4: Rubber Stopper Attachment to Support Leg
FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to Generator