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Generac HomeLink 6500 Series — Fuel Filter Replacement

Maintenance

For the Generac HomeLink 6500 Series, from the Generac owner's manual.

Applies to: Generac HomeLink 6500 Series

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Generac HomeLink 6500 Series. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Turn fuel valve off.
  2. Using a pliers, squeeze the clamp and slide it back from the fuel valve; remove the hose from the fuel valve fitting.
  3. Slide both clamps away from the fuel filter fittings. Clamps can be reused.
  4. Remove the short hose from the fuel filter, then remove the filter from the longer hose.
  5. Place the new filter on the longer hose. The larger end (with the red dot) must face towards the fuel valve.
  6. Place the short length of hose on the filter, then the other end on the fuel valve.
  7. Place both clamps back onto the fittings of the filter and fuel valve.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Every 500 hours of operation and/or annually

Full service-parts list: Generac HomeLink 6500 Series →

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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