PowerBoss 5500 Storm-Plus, Owner'S Manual

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PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator
3. Slide a wheel over the axle.
NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air
pressure valve on the outboard side.
4. Retain wheel on axle with the retaining pin.You may
add the flat washer if desired.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to secure second wheel.
6. Remove the temporary blocks.
7. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle,
engine end down. Attach the support leg with two
M8 x 16mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts as
shown.
8. Use two 13 mm wrenches to tighten leg hardware.
Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
9. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at
support leg end of cradle, as shown.
10. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
11. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are
inflated between 15-40 PSI.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill
instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 2).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See “Storage”
on page 11. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Airspace