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Generac MTP6000S3 — Pump Inspection Cover and Wear Plate Removal

For the Generac MTP6000S3.

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Before you start

  • Only disassemble the pump components required to remedy the problem condition.
  • All work must be performed by qualified personnel.

Procedure

  1. Once the pump has been drained, clean the drain plug and reinstall into inspection cover.
  2. Remove the four hand lugs and use the two jack screws provided to remove the inspection cover and assembled wear plate.
  3. Replace the wear plate if it is badly worn or scored.
  4. To remove the wear plate, remove the four nuts.
  5. Inspect the inspection cover O-rings and replace if necessary.

Tools required

  • Jack screws

Specs & torque values

  • Hand Knob (24001101) - 4 On Inspection Cover
  • Jack Screw (5/8-11 UNC x 1.75) - 2 On Inspection Cover
  • 3/8-16 UNC Nuts
  • Lock Washers
  • Drain Plug (1 in. NPT Square Head)

Source: manual:49519.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.