In my prior review of the
Harbor Freight Predator 4000 Generator, there was only a light load test
conducted during the initial break-in period. I’ve since installed a wheel kit and
conducted a heavy load test.
The wheel kit from Harbor
Freight is amazingly easy to install and only a quick reference to the included
instructions were necessary during the installation of the wheel kit. Note: You
will need a set of metric wrenches for the installation.
Blocking It Up
To facilitate the wheel kit
installation, I simply blocked the generator up with a short length of a 4X4 wood
block. This provided adequate clearance to install the axles and the wheels.
Once the wheels were installed, the other end of the generator was raised in a
similar fashion. This allowed the front levelers to be attached easily and
quickly.
The handle was easily
attached with four bolts. You don’t need nuts on the bolts as stated in the
instructions. Just make sure to orient the handle bracket properly to allow
adjustment of the handle. It includes a pin with a lanyard to lock in the
adjustment desired on the handle position.
Total wheel kit installation
time was less than 15 minutes and in no time it was ready to go. A wheel kit will make moving your generator a very simple and easy process.
I also conducted a heavy
load test on the generator afterwards. I used a couple of halogen lamps that
draw a steady 10 amps when plugged in. The generator gave a slight burp when the lamps
were hooked up but smoothed out quickly. It was run for an hour with this load
without any problems. All that’s left to do is a break-in oil change of the
unit.
Got wheels?
Staying above the water
line!
Riverwalker
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6 comments:
Yep, generators and air compressors are heavy, putting wheels on them is a good idea. This does make it easier for a thief to steal it though - maybe removing one wheel to make it harder would be a good idea ? May as well make them sweat.
Thank you sir.
To: anon 6:11
I was using a wheeled cart of Mrs. RW to haul it around. Worked great until Mrs. RW wanted her cart back!
Thanks anon.
RW
Has anyone tried running the ac for a motorhome with this generator?
To: Jan
Ran the a/c unit on my son's travel trailer just fine off of one circuit but would blow the circuit breaker if the microwave was used at same time. Just ran a separate extension cord to microwave off other circuit on the generator. It has two 15 amp circuits.Ran everything with this setup just fine.
RW
The Wheels were a good upgrade !The generators are heavy and that is a good installation for moving !
Wheel is bonus addition because durig my camping I need to move My Generator.
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