Homelite HG5700 - Manual (Page 13)

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ASSEMBLy
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the
machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing list are included.
NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of
two people to lift. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs
and not your back.
 Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc-
curred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-242-4672 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in possible
serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not put fuel or lubricant in the generator before
installing the feet, frame support, and wheels.
INSTALLING FEET ON THE FRAME SUPPORT
See Figure .

Locate the following items:
2 rubber feet
2 lock nuts (1/4-20)
2 washers (1/4 in.)
2 bolts (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.)

Insert bolt through foot, then through frame support as
shown.
 Slide a washer on the bolt, then install nut. Tighten nut
securely.
NOTE: Be careful not to overtighten so that foot mate-
rial collapses.
 Repeat with remaining foot.
Fig. 2
fraMe sUpport
with foot rUBBer
foot
fraMe
INSTALLING THE FRAME SUPPORT
See Figure .
Install the frame support on the bottom of the generator
frame on the same side as the handle.

Locate the following items:
Frame support
2 flange nuts (5/16-18)
2 washers (5/16 in.)
2 bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)

Raise the end of the generator where the recoil starter is
located high enough to gain access to the frame bottom;
securely position props underneath to support.
 Align the holes on the frame support with the holes on
the generator frame.
 Slide a washer on the bolt, then insert the bolt through the
hole in the generator frame so it extends down through
the frame support.
 Install flange nut and tighten securely.
 Repeat on other side.
Bolt
flange nUt
Bolt
washer
nUt
washer