Generac — Engine Air Cleaner
Maintenance
From a Generac owner's manual covering: 9592, Q-55G, Q-70G. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac 9592, Generac Q-55G, Generac GN-480 engine, Generac GN-570 engine
Parts for this job
- 73123 Air filter — Generac 9592 Amazon eBay $25.00
- 73123 Air filter — Generac Q-55G Amazon eBay $25.00
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Generac 9592, Generac Q-55G. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Turn KNOB counterclockwise to loosen.
- Remove COVER, FOAM PRE-CLEANER and PAPER FILTER.
- Remove foam pre-cleaner from cover.
- Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
- Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.
- Saturate foam pre-cleaner in engine oil. Squeeze to remove excess oil.
- Install foam pre-cleaner into cover, followed by paper filter. Tabs at edges of paper filter must lock into slots on cover.
- Insert bottom locking tag of cover into slot. Install cover, foam pre-cleaner and paper filter.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Clean and re-oil foam pre-cleaner every 3 months or 25 hours
- Replace paper filter yearly or every 100 hours
Full service-parts list: Generac 9592 →, Generac Q-55G →
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.