Changing The Oil And Oil Filter; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Generac Power Systems 9 kW Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

Proceed as follows to change the oil and oil filter:
1. Press the MANUAL button on the control panel to
start the engine, and run it until it is thoroughly
warmed up. Press the control panel OFF button to
shut down the engine.
2. See Figure 4-2 or
the engine stops, and when it has cooled slightly,
lift the lid and 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 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location (9 kW)
B
A
Figure 4-3. Oil Filter and Drain Location (11-22 kW)
3. Replace the cap after the oil has drained.
Reposition and secure the hose with the retaining
clip.
4. Remove the old 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 3/4 to one full turn.
7. Refill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
See Engine Oil Requirements.
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Figure 4-3. A few minutes after
B
A
8. Press the MANUAL button on the control panel to
start the engine, run for one minute, and check for
leaks.
9. Press the OFF button on the control panel to stop
the engine. Wait five minutes.
10. Recheck the oil level. Add oil as needed. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11. Reinsert oil dipstick and/or reattach fill cap.
12. To return the unit to AUTO mode, press the control
panel AUTO button.
13. 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. Press the OFF button on the control panel to stop the
generator. Then lift the lid and remove the front panel.
2. See Figure 4-4
clips (A) and air cleaner cover (B).
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Figure 4-4. Servicing Air Cleaner (9 kW)
B
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A
C
Figure 4-5. 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.
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or Figure 4-5. Remove the cover
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