Where is the air intake on a Generac generator?

Where is the air intake on a Generac generator?

The generator air intake is approximately a 5/8” x 3” slot at the right bottom of the air cleaner cover.

Can you run a generator without an air filter?

While it may be tempting to run the generator without an air filter attached, this should never be attempted. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the engine.

What happens to a generator if the air filter is soaked with oil?

The generator will run poorly due to a massive restriction to airflow, and the introduction of oil into the ignition system will foul the spark plug/s. Eventually the generator will cease to run without the airfilter being replaced, and the spark plug being replaced or at the very least cleaned.

Should I oil my generator air filter?

Oil in the air filter is caused by clogged oil passages , pressure builds in places it shouldn’t and then it’s forced out of the PCV system into intake. The engine will need to be flushed and new oil installed.

When should I change my generator air filter?

You wouldn’t drive your car for 50,000 miles without getting an oil change; the same goes for your standby generator. As a rule of thumb, you should change the oil and the filter after every 100 hours of running time.

Why is my generator air filter full of oil?

“Why is there oil in my generator air filter?” Well, it could be a case of a clogged PCV valve due to the presence of some contaminants. Once the engine’s PCV valve becomes clogged, it may result in the blow-by sipping into the PCV seal that appears between gaskets or other tiny spaces.

Is it normal to have oil in air filter?

The final possible reason engine oil will find its way into the air intake system and eventually clog the air filter is due to clogged oil passages. This symptom usually occurs when the engine oil and filter have not been replaced as recommended.