Briggs & Stratton 030241 — Install Wheel Kit

Installation

For the Briggs & Stratton 030241, from the Briggs & Stratton owner's manual.

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Procedure

1. Place the bottom of the generator frame on a flat, even surface. Temporarily place unit on blocks to ease assembly.
2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on cradle frame.
3. Slide a wheel over the axle. Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
4. Slide a flat washer over the axle and place the e-ring onto the groove in the axle.
5. Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom of the axle and the other end on top of the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.
6. Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Remove the temporary blocks.
8. Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with 1/4-20 x 1” capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.
9. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle, engine end down. Remove the existing locknut from the left unit vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use the same locknut to attach the support leg.
10. Attach the other side of the support leg with a M8 x 20 mm capscrew and M8 lock nut. Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
11. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at support leg end of cradle.
12. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts.
13. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are inflated to the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.

Source: Briggs & Stratton owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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