Facts About Generators
GeneratorsDirectoryCompareRepairEnginesControllersPartsManufacturersGuides
Search models or part #
Home›Repair guides›Generac›Flywheel / Ignition Coil Removal

Generac 4700 / QuietPact 40 — Flywheel / Ignition Coil Removal

Repair & overhaul

For the Generac 4700 / QuietPact 40, from the Generac service manual.

Applies to: Generac 4700, Generac QuietPact 40, Generac GH-220 engine

Procedure

  1. Remove enclosure, Steps 1 through 8.
  2. Remove governor spring; remove governor bracket adjustor assembly (8mm and 10mm sockets).
  3. Disconnect Connector 1 to choke assembly; remove three bolts from choke assembly bracket (8mm socket); remove choke linkage and both assemblies.
  4. Remove four remaining blower housing bolts (8mm socket) and remove housing.
  5. Remove two magneto hold down bolts (8mm socket).
  6. Remove flywheel nut (24mm socket); use flywheel puller with two M8 x 1.25 bolts to remove flywheel.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Full service-parts list: Generac 4700 →, Generac QuietPact 40 →

Source: Generac service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

More Generac repair guides →