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Checking and Changing the Air Filter

Generator owners should reference these articles before checking and changing the air filter: 
 
Maintenance Schedule:
Air filter changes are listed as part of a generator's maintenance schedule. See the Where Can I Find the Maintenance Schedule for My Generac Home Standby Generator? article for more information/

Maintenance Safety:
Owners should reference the What Safety Precautions Should I Take when Performing Maintenance on My Generator? to ensure maintenance is performed in a safe manner. 

Maintenance Kits:
Generac sells maintenance kits that bundle OEM parts for maintenance tasks. See the What Are Generator Maintenance Kits? article for more information.

Authorized Service Dealers:
While generator owners can certainly perform maintenance tasks, scheduled maintenance tasks can also be completed by a certified service dealer. See the How Can I Find a Generac Service Dealer in My Area?  article for more information.

Consult the User Manual:
The process covered in this article applies to air-cooled Guardian (10-22 kW) series generators. Owners should always reference the user manual for maintenance tasks. See How Do I Find a Copy of My Home Standby Generator Owner's Manual and Spec Sheets? for more information.


To check and change the air filter on a Generac Home Standby Generator:

1. Lift the lid and press the OFF button on the control panel to stop the generator. Then, remove the front panel.

2. Remove cover clips (A) and air cleaner cover (B).

Air filter location (10 kW)
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Air filter location (13-22 kW)
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3. Remove the old air filter element (C) and discard it.

4. Thoroughly clean the air cleaner enclosure of any dust or debris.

5. Install a new air filter element.

6. Install air cleaner cover and fasten cover clips.

7. (13–22 kW units only): Verify air inlet duct (D) is correctly connected to the air cleaner cover.

8. Press the AUTO button on the control panel to return the unit to AUTO.


 
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