Generac Power Systems 5255 Spark Plugs, Changing The Engine Air Cleaner, ‹ 4.4.2 10KW GENERATORS

Section 4 — Maintenance

Air-cooled Generators

4.4CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER

‹4.4.1 7, 13, AND 16KW GENERATORS

See Figures 1.1 and 1.2, for the location of the air cleaner. Use the following procedures (Figure 4.6, 7kW; Figure 4.8, 13/16kW):

1.Lift the roof and remove the door.

2.Turn the two screws counterclockwise to loosen.

3.Remove the cover and air filter.

4.Wipe away dust or debris from inside of the air box and around edges.

5.Install the new air cleaner into the air box.

6.Install the cover. Turn the two cover screws clock- wise to tighten.

See the Service Schedule section for air cleaner main- tenance. See the Specifications section for air filter replacement part number.

Figure 4.7 — 10kW Engine Air Cleaner

Control

Panel

Air Filter

Figure 4.6 — 7 kW, Engine Air Cleaner Location	Figure 4.8 — 13 kW and 16 kW Engine
	Air Cleaner
	Screw

Air
Cleaner	Cover
	Filter

3/4” Hole

‹4.4.2 10KW GENERATORS

See Figure 1.2 for the location of the air cleaner. Use the following procedure (Figure 4.7):

1.Lift the roof and remove the door.

2.Turn the worm gear clamp screw counterclock- wise to loosen.

3.Pull the old filter off the divider panel hub.

4.Wipe away dust or debris from the panel hub.

5.Install the new air cleaner onto the hub.

6.Turn the worm gear clamp screw clockwise to tighten.

7.Replace door and roof.

4.5SPARK PLUG(S)

Reset the spark plug(s) gap or replace the spark plug(s) as necessary. See the Service Schedule section for maintenance requirements.

1.Clean the area around the base of the spark plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.

2.Remove the spark plug(s) and check the condi- tion. Replace the spark plug(s) if worn or if reuse is questionable. See the Service Schedule section for recommended inspection. Clean by scraping or washing using a wire brush and commercial solvent. Do not blast the spark plug(s) to clean.

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