Briggs & Stratton 030222 - Manual (Page 6)

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PowerBOSS™
5000W 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.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with “This Side
Up” arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
Carton Contents
Check all contents against those listed below:
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Owner’s manual
• Engine manual
• Wheel kit
If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator
helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
INSTALL WHEEL KIT
NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve
the portability of your generator, it is not intended for
over-the-road use.
You will need two 1/2” or 13mm open end wrenches or a
socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets and a
15/16” wrench to install this kit.
Install the wheel kit as follows (Figure 1):
1. Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.
2. Place axle stud through wheel retainer on cradle
frame.
3. Use 15/16” wrench to secure axle stud to frame with
5/8-18 jam nut.
4. Install other axle stud in same manner.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
5. Tip unit and install wheel. Place flat washer over axle
stud.
Capscrew
Handle
Mounting Leg
Jam Nut
Retaining Pin
Wheel
Washer
Axle
Stud
Nut
Capscrew
Nut
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit
Typical Generator Shown