GP Series
13
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Installation (cont’d)
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Wheel and Handle Kit Installation
(Installation requires 10mm, 14mm, and 17mm wrenches).
1. Before adding oil or gasoline to the engine, tip the
generator slowly so that the recoil and air filter are up.
2. Install the two wheels on the generator using the (2) 17mm 2 ½”
bolts provided.
3. Tip the generator slowly so that the recoil and air filter are down.
4. Install the crutches on the under frame with the (4) nuts and 14mm
1” bolts provided. On smaller units (2) 14mm bolts are provided.
5. Tip the generator slowly so that is sits on both the wheels and
crutches.
6.
Install the handles on the right side of the frame using the (2) nuts
and 10mm 1 ¾” bolts provided.
WARNING!! TO AVOID DAMAGE TO
THE GENERATOR, REMOVE THE
BOLT AND SPACER BEFORE USE.
Support and Mounting
Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. The slab must extend on all
sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary. Attach the
frame to the concrete slab using 3/8” diameter expansion anchor bolts (not supplied).
Grounding
Note:
It is recommended that only a trained and licensed electrician perform this procedure.
Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the ground connector on the generator to a grounding
rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an
earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the generator.
CAUTION:
PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST BE FILLED WITH APPROXIMATELY ½
QUART OF HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 GRADE ENGINE OIL.
Charging a Battery
Using the 12V outlet and the provided plug in Charging Cables, you can
charge a 12v battery. Connected as shown in the image.
DO NOT
use to charge 6 volt batteries.
DO NOT
use to crank or jump start an engine with a discharged battery.
ALWAYS
monitor a battery while it is charging.
HANDLES
