Generac — Engine Air Cleaner — Clean and Re-oil Pre-cleaner
Maintenance
From a Generac owner's manual covering: 9735, Q-55LP, Q-70LP. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac 9735, Generac Q-55LP, Generac GN-480 engine, Generac GN-570 engine
Parts for this job
- 3388840M2 Air filter — Generac 9735 Amazon eBay $55.99
- 73123 Air filter — Generac Q-55LP Amazon eBay $25.00
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Generac 9735, Generac Q-55LP. 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 in a 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.
- Insert bottom locking tab of cover into slot and install.
Specs & values
- Paper filter tabs must lock into slots on cover
Full service-parts list: Generac 9735 →, Generac Q-55LP →
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.