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Generac — Reconfiguring the Fuel System (10, 13 and 16 kW, V-Twin Engines)

Installation · Carburetor fuel selection lever

From a Generac service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Generac GH-410 engine, Generac GT-530 engine, Generac GT-530 engine, Generac GT-990 engine

Procedure

  1. Open the roof.
  2. For 10 kW units: loosen the clamp and slide back the air inlet hose.
  3. For 10 kW units: slide the fuel selector on the carburetor out towards the back of the enclosure.
  4. For 10 kW units: return the inlet hose and tighten the clamp securely.
  5. For 13 and 16 kW units: remove the air cleaner cover.
  6. For 13 and 16 kW units: slide the selector lever out towards the back of the enclosure.
  7. For 13 and 16 kW units: return the air cleaner cover and tighten the two thumb screws.
  8. Close the roof.
  9. Reverse the procedure to convert back to natural gas.

Specs & values

  • Propane supply pressure to the fuel inlet must be 10 to 12 inches of water column (0.36 to 0.43 psi).

Source: Generac service 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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