Generac — Cleaning the Sediment Trap

Maintenance · Fuel sediment trap

From a Generac owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Lift the lid and press the OFF button to shut down the generator.
2. Remove the front panel.
3. Remove the intake side panel.
4. Turn the generator fuel supply off.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Unscrew and remove the sediment trap cap.
7. Use a clean-out tool to remove accumulated moisture and particles from the cap and body.
8. Wipe the inside of each component with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
9. Seal the threads of the cap with appropriate sealing compound.
10. Install the cap and hand-tighten.
11. Tighten the cap with an appropriately sized pipe wrench without overtightening.
12. Turn the generator fuel supply on.
13. Check for leaks by spraying all connection points with non-corrosive gas leak detection fluid.
14. Install the battery.
15. Install the intake side panel, put the generator into AUTO mode and close the lid.

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.

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