Homelite HG3500 User Manual - Page 8

PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" sockets and ratchets, block(s) of wood (minimum of 6" tall). Refer to the parts list and drawing on pages 36-38. WHEEL INSTALLATION  Block up end of generator opposite the fuel tank cap to install wheel kit.  Insert wheel spacer (item 43) into the center of the wheel (item 35).  Slide 3/8 x 4.25" bolt (item 41) and 3/8 washer (item 38) through the wheel (item 35), then through the wheel bracket on the carrier, with the offset side of the wheel hub against the wheel bracket.  Thread 3/8 nyloc nut (item 42) onto the bolt and tighten to securely clamp the wheel assembly to the carrier.  Repeat above instructions for the remaining wheel. FOOT INSTALLATION  Assemble the rubber feet (item 37) to the foot bracket (item 50) using a 1/4-20 x 1.5" bolt (item 48). Thread a 1/4 washer (item 49) and a 1/4 nyloc nut (item 13) to the bolt to secure the assembly. Caution: Do not over tighten so that the foot material collapses.  Blocking up the alternator side of the generator, place the foot bracket under the carrier channel. Thread a 5/16-18 x 1" bolt (item 36) through the mounting holes and thread a 5/16 flange nut (item 15) to the bolt to secure the foot bracket to the carrier. LOCKING HANDLE  Attach the lanyard (item 39) to the release pin (item 44) and carrier as shown in the illustra- 1 2 tion.  To lock the handle (item 31) in the extended position, align the holes in the handle bracket with the holes in the carrier bracket and insert the release pin (item 44).  Insert caps (item 45) into ends of handle (item 31).