Generac — Enclosure Removal

Repair & overhaul

From a Generac service manual covering: iX 1600, iX 2000, iX 800. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Generac iX 1600, Generac iX 2000, Generac iX 800

Procedure

1. Remove one (1) flat head screw holding the service access panel.
2. Remove the retaining clip underneath the fuel fill cap cover.
3. Remove four (4) Phillips screws holding the control panel to the housing.
4. Disconnect the connectors and ground wires and remove control panel.
5. Remove one (1) Phillips screw to remove the fuel shutoff knob.
6. Remove one (1) Phillips screw from recoil access area.
7. Remove three (3) Phillips screws located on the handle (two on iX 800).
8. Carefully orient the assembly so that the side with the access cover is facing down.
9. Remove two (2) Phillips bolts on the underside of the plastic housing.
10. Remove this half of the enclosure.
11. Disconnect the fuel tank by removing the hose clamp and removing the hose from fuel shutoff valve.
12. Remove one (1) Phillips screw from the fuel shutoff valve so it is isolated from the enclosure.
13. On the iX 1400, iX 1600 and iX 2000 disconnect connectors and remove inverter. On the iX 800 the inverter is connected to the fuel shutoff switch and can not be removed.
14. Feed the recoil cord through the lower enclosure piece.
15. The engine assembly should be able to be lifted out of the unit and set aside.

Full service-parts list: Generac iX 1600 →, Generac iX 2000 →, Generac iX 800 →

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.

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