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Generac — REMOVING ARMATURES:

A Generac service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Remove spark plug leads and spark plugs.
  2. Remove rotating screen and blower housing.
  3. Remove armature screws and lift off armature(s), Fig. 1. a. Disconnect stop switch wires at armatures. Note:The flywheel does not need to be removed to ser- vice ignition except to check the flywheel key.
  4. Turn flywheel so magnet is away from armature.
  5. \install ground wire onto tab terminal on armature. Note: Make sure wires are routed over armature mount- ing posts and away from flywheel.
  6. Assemble armature to engine, Fig. 2. a. Mounting holes in armature are slotted. Push armature away from flywheel as far as possible and tighten one screw to hold armature in place. 4, Repeat for second armature. | ZEN
  7. Rotate flywheel until magnet is under armature laminations.
  8. Place thickness gauge, .008"-.012" (0.20-.30 mm) between magnet and armatur

Source: manual:0C8221.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.