Powermate DF3500E Series, Owner'S Manual

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8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Install wheels as follows:
1. Slide axle pin (3) through the wheel (1), 1/
2 in. flat washer (5), wheel bracket on
frame, and 1/2 in. flat washer (5).
2. Insert cotter pin (9) through axle pin (3).
Bend tabs (of cotter pins) outward to lock
into place.
Install frame foot and rubber bumpers as fol-
lows:
1. Slide M8 x 50 bolts (6) through rubber foot
(4) and holes in frame rail.
2. Install locking flange nuts (8).
Install handle(s) as follows:
1. Slide M8 x 80 bolt (7) through handle
bracket and handle (2). Install hex nut (8).
NOTE: Repeat handle assembly for model
DF7500E.
.
Figure 2-10. Wheel & Handle Assembly
Battery Cable Connection
The unit has been shipped with the battery
cables disconnected.
The following tools are required to connect the
battery cables.
• 8mm box wrenches (2) (DF3500)
• 10mm box wrenches (2) (DF7500)
See
Figure 2-11 .
1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables
and remove red cover from battery termi-
nal.
2. First, connect the red cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal with the bolt and nut
supplied.
3. Make sure connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
4. Connect the black cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal with the bolt and nut sup-
plied.
5. Make sure all connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
Figure 2-11. Connect Battery Cables
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge with 12V battery charger.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-12 .
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
002232
5
3
2
8
7
6
4
8
9
1
002719
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000115
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399