Generac 11400 - Manual (Page 5)

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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WHEEL KIT INSTALLATION
To install wheel kit you need the following tools:
• 15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench
• Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches
Install Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 2)
• Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface.
• Place axle stud through wheel retainer on cradle
frame.
• Use 15/16” wrench to secure the axle stud to frame
with 5/8-18 jam nut.
• Install the other axle stud in the same manner.
NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub
inboard.
• Place flat washer over axle stud, tip unit and install
the wheel.
• Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install
other wheel on remaining axle shaft the same way.
• Remove two front nuts and lock washers from
vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use these nuts
to retain the mounting leg.
• Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle.
Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with
two capscrews and two hex nuts.
BEFORE STARTING UNIT
Add Oil
WARNING ! Any attempt to start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the
recommended oil may result in engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in
the future, use only clean, high quality detergent oil
rated with API service classification SF, SG, SH,
SH/CD or higher rated SAE 30. Use no special
additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
• Summer - Above 40°F, use SAE 30.
• Winter - Below 40°F, use synthetic SAE 5W–30 or
SAE 10W.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil. Review oil fill instructions in the engine manual.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill plug and
dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean.
• Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL
mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill!
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a pre-
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Figure 2 — Installing the Wheel Kit
Capscrew
Handle
Grip
Nut
Mounting Leg Use Existing
Fasteners to
Secure Leg
Jam Nut
Retaining Pin
Wheel
Washer
Axle Stud