Generac Power Systems 55 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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BELT TENSIONING:
Tighten all four stator stud nuts to compress the
spring to one half inch (1/2”) between the washer and
support slide.
Tighten the two side bolts to compress the spring to
5/8 of an inch between the washer and bearing carrier
(see Figure 8-1).
ENGINE REMOVAL:
1. Perform rotor removal steps 1-17.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove engine pulley bolt (using a 14mm socket).
4. Remove engine pulley using steering wheel puller (using 5/16"-
18 bolts for puller).
5. Remove 5 of 6 screws holding exhaust gaskets to tray (an
8mm socket is required).
6. Remove four (4) exhaust manifold bolts (using a 6mm allen
wrench).
7. Remove last screw holding exhaust gasket to tray (an 8mm
socket is required).
8. Remove four (4) engine mounting bolts (using a 14mm socket).
9. Remove oil fill line mounting clamp.
10. Remove two (2) oil lines to oil filter adapter.
11. Remove engine.
STARTER REMOVAL:
1. Perform enclosure/panel removal steps 1-7.
2. Remove spark plug boot from spark plug left side/cylinder 1.
3. Remove nine (9) bolts from cylinder 1 wrap. Remove cylinder
1wrap (using an 8mm socket).
4. Remove five (5) bolts from crankcase wrap (using an 8mm
socket).
5. Remove four (4) bolts from oil cooler oil duct. Remove oil duct
(both a 10mm socket and an 8mm socket are required).
6. Remove crankcase wrap.
7. Remove five (5) bolts holding blower housing (using an 8mm
socket).
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Figure 8-1. – Drive Belt Tension