Service Air Cleaner; Gp5000/Gp6000 Air Cleaner; Gp2600 Air Cleaner; Valve Clearance - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Figure 16 - Spark Arrestor

3.5 SERVICE AIR CLEANER

3.5.1 GP5000/GP6000 AIR CLEANER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using
a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter
once a year. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions (Figure 17). The air filter part number is 0G84420151.
To clean or replace paper air filter:
1. Remove air cleaner cover and remove paper filter.
2. Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
3. Clean air cleaner cover, then insert new paper filter into the
base of the air cleaner. Re-install air cleaner cover.
Figure 17 - Air Filter (GP5000/GP6000)
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3.5.2 GP2600 AIR CLEANER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean the air filter every 25 hours (Figure 18). Clean
or replace more often if operating under dusty conditions.
1. Remove air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in clean cloth (DO
NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
Figure 18 - Air Filter
UNLOCK
MOVE TO
COVER THE RIGHT

3.6 VALVE CLEARANCE

3.6.1 GP5000/GP6000 VALVE CLEARANCE

• Intake — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold)
• Exhaust — 0.20 ± 0.02mm (cold)
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance
in the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or
the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the
nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is
a very important step to ensure longest life for the engine.

3.6.2 GP2600 VALVE CLEARANCE

• Intake — 0.10 ± 0.02mm (cold)
• Exhaust — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold)
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance
in the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or
the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the
nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is
a very important step to ensure longest life for the engine.
AIR
FILTER
AIR FILTER
COVER