Generac QuietPact 40 LP — Cleaning the Foam Precleaner
Maintenance · Engine Air Cleaner
For the Generac QuietPact 40 LP, from the Generac owner's manual.
Applies to: Generac QuietPact 40 LP, Generac GN-220 engine
Before you start
- DO NOT TWIST the foam precleaner.
Procedure
- Turn the two screws counterclockwise to loosen and remove the cover, foam precleaner and paper filter.
- Remove the foam precleaner from the cover.
- Wash the foam precleaner in liquid detergent and water.
- Wrap the foam precleaner in a clean cloth and gently squeeze it dry.
- Saturate the foam precleaner in clean engine oil; gently squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
- Install the foam precleaner into the cover, followed by the paper filter.
- Install the cover, foam precleaner and paper filter and tighten the two screws.
Tools required
- Clean cloth Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Clean and re-oil every three months or every 25 hours of operation
Full service-parts list: Generac QuietPact 40 LP →
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.