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Generac — Exhaust Manifold Procedure

Repair & overhaul

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

Applies to: Generac In Line engine

Before you start

  • Exhaust manifold fasteners must be tightened in two stages.

Procedure

  1. If necessary, clean gasket surfaces on exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
  2. Install exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold gasket.
  3. Install fasteners.
  4. Tighten fasteners to 20-30 N-m (15-22 lb-ft) during the first stage.
  5. Retighten fasteners to 60-80 N-m (44-59 lb-ft) during the second stage.

Specs & values

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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