Generac — Changing the Engine Air Cleaner (6 kW)
Maintenance
From a Generac owner's manual covering: A2110, A4323, A6532, A6913, A9877, A9897, A9909, A9962, C1537, C1878, C2261, C2373…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Turn two screws counterclockwise to loosen.
- Remove cover, foam precleaner and paper filter.
- Remove foam precleaner from cover.
- Wash foam precleaner in liquid detergent and water.
- Wrap in clean cloth and gently squeeze dry.
- Saturate foam precleaner in clean engine oil and squeeze excess out (do not twist).
- Install foam precleaner into cover, followed by paper filter.
- Install cover, precleaner and paper filter; tighten two screws.
Specs & values
- Clean and reoil foam precleaner every 3 months or 25 hours
Source: Generac owner's 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.