Briggs & Stratton POWERBOSS 01648-1 - Manual (Page 6)

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PowerBOSS™
4500W Portable Generator
ASSEMBLY
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
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.
See “Know Your Generator” for data tag location.
Unpacking the 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.
Install Wheel Kit
NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these components:
• 13mm wrench
• Socket wrench with a 13mm socket
• Pliers
• Safety glasses
Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as
follows:
1. Tip generator so that engine end is up.
2. Slide axle through both mounting brackets.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Place a washer on axle and then place an e-ring in axle
groove.
5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator so that engine side is down.
8. Line up holes in support leg with holes in generator
frame.
• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.
E-rings can cause eye injury.
E-rings can spring back and become airborne
when installing or removing.
CAUTION
Support Leg
Hex Nut
Axle
Flat Washer
20mm
Cap Screw
Wheel
E-Ring
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit