Generac — Cleaning the Foam Precleaner
Maintenance · Air cleaner
From a Generac owner's manual covering: GT-530, GT-990, QUIETPACT INDUSTRIAL 55G, QuietPact 55 G, QuietPact 55 LP, QuietPact 65 G, QuietPact 65 LP, QuietPact 75 G, QuietPact 75 LP. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac QuietPact 75 LP
Procedure
- Turn the plastic wing screw counterclockwise to loosen and remove the air box cover.
- Turn the exterior steel wing nut counterclockwise and remove.
- Pull the air filter assembly out of the front of the compartment.
- Remove the foam pre-cleaner from the air filter.
- Wash the foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
- Wrap the pre-cleaner in a clean cloth and gently squeeze it dry.
- Saturate the pre-cleaner in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil evenly (DO NOT TWIST).
- Slide the foam pre-cleaner onto the air filter.
- Insert the offset stud into the hole on the left side of the air box compartment and replace the steel wing nut.
- Replace the air box compartment cover onto the three locating tabs and replace the plastic wing screw.
Specs & values
- Clean and re-oil every three months or every 100 hours, whichever occurs first
Full service-parts list: Generac QuietPact 75 LP →
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.