Changing The Oil And Oil Filter; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Generac Power Systems G0065510 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

Proceed as follows to change the oil and oil filter:
1. Lift the lid and press the MANUAL mode button on
the control panel to start the engine, and run it until it
is thoroughly warmed up. Press the OFF mode
button on the control panel to shut down the engine.
2. See Figure 4-1 or
the engine stops, and when it has cooled slightly,
remove the front panel. Pull the oil drain hose (A)
free of its retaining clip. Remove the cap from the
hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Figure 4-1. Oil Filter and Drain Location (9 kW)
B
A
Figure 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location (11-22 kW)
3. Install the cap on the hose. Position and secure the
hose with the retaining clip.
4. Remove oil filter (B) by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
6. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket
lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Tighten the
filter an additional three-quarter to one full turn.
7. Fill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
See Engine Oil Requirements.
8. Press the MANUAL mode button on the control
panel to start the engine. Run for one minute, and
check for leaks.
9. Press the OFF mode button on the control panel to
stop the engine. Wait five minutes.
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Figure 4-2. A few minutes after
B
10. Inspect the oil level. Add oil as needed. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11. Insert oil dipstick and/or attach fill cap.
12. Press AUTO mode button on the control panel to
return the unit to AUTO mode.
13. Close and lock the lid.
14. Dispose of the used oil and filter at a proper
collection center.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Proceed as follows to service the air cleaner:
1. Lift the lid and press the OFF mode button on the
control panel to stop the generator. Remove the front
panel.
2. See Figure 4-3
clips (A) and air cleaner cover (B).
.
A
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Figure 4-3. Servicing Air Cleaner (9 kW)
B
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A
C
Figure 4-4. Servicing Air Cleaner (11-22 kW)
3. Remove the old air filter element (C) and discard.
4. Thoroughly clean the air cleaner enclosure of any
dust or debris.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Install the air cleaner cover and fasten the cover clips.
7. (11-22 kW units only): Verify air inlet duct (D) is
properly connected to the air cleaner cover.
8. Press the AUTO mode button on the control panel
to return the unit to AUTO mode.
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or Figure 4-4. Remove the cover
A
B
C
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D
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