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Generac G-Force 400 Series / RTG16EZA3 — Cleaning the Sediment Trap

Maintenance · Fuel sediment trap

For the Generac G-Force 400 Series / RTG16EZA3, from the Generac owner's manual.

Applies to: Generac G-Force 400 Series engine, Generac G-Force 800 Series engine, Generac G-Force 1000 Series engine

Before you start

  • Explosion and fire. No leakage of fuel is permitted. Keep fire and spark away.

Procedure

  1. Remove intake side panel.
  2. Turn generator fuel supply OFF.
  3. Unscrew and remove cap.
  4. Use a clean-out tool to remove moisture and particles from cap and body.
  5. Wipe inside of each component with clean dry lint-free cloth.
  6. Seal threads of cap and install, hand-tighten then tighten with pipe wrench.
  7. Turn fuel supply ON and check all connections with leak detection fluid.
  8. Install intake side panel.

Tools required

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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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