How I Open Generac’s Over-Engineered Battery/ Gas Compartment
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- I have to open up the front of this generac generator to inspect the fuel plenum. I show how to open up the generator to access the plenum. Generac over engineered this access this section of the generator. Luckily a couple years ago they changed the design making it easier to get into the gas/ battery compartment of the
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Nice video 👍
Yeah that is the only way to open that up - Generac Engineering at its best !
I normally pull the battery, pull the shroud, and from there you can check with a scope. Where I work it's really wet and most of the plenums have rust between the bracket and tank. As long as the gas piping is done correctly I can inspect and replace in about 15-20 minutes.
That's not over-engineered, it's under-engineered. I wonder how they put these together on a production line?
I have a 17kw. When it was about 4 years old it began taking longer and longer to start until it wouldn't start. I called the dealer and 3 days later they said my tank had rusted through and was leaking. he said their was a recall but they wouldn't cover mine. They charged me $900.00 . He did say the new one was a better one. I hope.
They robbed you. The recall is covered by generac, parts and labor
Holy shit! My new 22kw is nothing like this thank god...
No they redesigned with 3 hex bolts holding this door in place. 2 across the top and one on the firewall bottom engine side
I'm in the market for a good Battery Checker, since there is no way you can look at a battery to tell if it is about to die. Battery voltage alone is not a good indicator of the batteries health. So could you recommend a Battery checker. Thanks, keep up the Great videos, Great informational stuff. Happy Holidays!!
Spray flex sealer rubberized spray paint and capsulate the whole fuel plenum body and call it a day 😊
What are some things to routinely check on a GENERAC 22kw generator from your experiences please, besides the usual oil/spark plug/filters? I know you addressed this issue with a Kohler unit in a previous video. Thank you
Pull the top, unbolt the control with the bracket, swing it over the top, two ten mm on the bottom of the side(leave the back one, two ten mm off the plastic and all the room in the world. I do these in 18-20 mins with just a dewalt 1/4 impact
What do you mean by pull the top. Do you mean the black cover around the control panel?
Just wondering. Have an 8KW propane and need to get to the pressure regulator. Similar problem water has rotted the side panel bolts. Is there any reason why I can’t remove the control panel on top and go in that way?
My question as hard as all those fasteners are to get out , how hard are they to get black in correctly ?
the battery may have been out gassing some and causing the gas detector to go off by the regulator or it could be "passing gas" lol. sine there shouldn't be any pressure there wit the solenoid shut.
Does that have its own regulator and drip leg??
How Sir, I have this same unit I'm currently working on but the gas doesn't flow through
Use an Endoscope for inspection
Yea didn’t have to do any of that
Just replace them all, terrible design and I've only seen one ever that wasn't rusty
How would you get to the negative battery terminal at the engine mount. I have to replace a broken cable and cant easily get to it
Take the top and all side panels off.
Thank you for the response. It was not an easy or short task
If you have the tools, what I have done is to use a knock out tool and an exterior knock out plug and make your own access.. better than pulling the starter and exaust...
They no longer do it that way,pull 3 screws and lift the side cover off.
Yes I like the new way better yet no fuel plenum checks need to be performed on the newer systems
I have not had good luck with the two "New" Generac 22 kW generators I am installing. The first one will not display on the control board. My conclusion and the Tech support said that is was bad as well now 3 weeks to get a replacement. Moving on to the second generator the generator cranks but will not start another tech problem on a layout of 11,000.00. Next time Kohler will be my selection of choice.
@@Deke1 kohler is not generac. Siemens and honeywell are
Generac control boards are notorious garbage.
Kohler is a pita customer service wise
@@masonscott2584 So is Generac, at least the home office was when I had the board go out on mine several years back.
You don't need to remove all what he has removed. Remove the 2 screws on the black cover to the left of the fuel regulator. remove the battery. remove the black cover.. you now have full access to the fuel plenum..shut off the fuel, remove fuel line, remove the 2 bolts holding down the fuel reg/plenum. disconnect the 2 wires on the coil. remove 2 black fuel hoses.. process from removal to new install takes approx. 30 minutes.....
John Gonsalves how do u inspect the bottom of fuel plenum for rust? Also get pictures for Generac?
What model and year was that?
I think it should be allowed that once a year techs and DIYrs get to sock an engineer in the shoulder.
Is there a way you could help me figure it out
Good ole generac. Put Parts where ya can’t to them easily.
easiest way I found to access the side of the Generac was by a sledgehammer.........although the repair maybe a little more of a cost to the customer!!!
Before I bought that power ratchet I wish I could of sledgehammer it open
Sledgehammer lol
I think this is my problem....now to find a tech who "really" knows what and how to fix is my problem!!!😢
How did you get the battery out?
Usually it wiggles out
I have to remove the two bolts on that plastic air deflector and bend/wiggle it over the top of the battery to remove it. Then the battery can get to an angle where it will come out. Then bend wiggle the air deflector back in place.
Under engineered but changed now.
And worse. Hate the new ones there terrible when you have to do breathers and crank seals
ABSOLUTELY REDICKLESS HOW THEY DESIGNED THIS THING -- SHE SHOULD DESIGN A NEW SIDE PANEL FOR ANYONE WHO HAS THIS TYPE OF GENERATOR... WTF???
This one does suck to get into. Generac redesigned the machine where 4 hex screws and its off
The new generators have an access panel that removes from the side. Brilliant.
Lolllll
Sniffer is garbage. Failing the tank was a little extreme since it was not leaking.
It doesn’t need to leak to fail, only needs rust. Generac has a recall, any rust on the fuel plenum and they want it replaced. Customer pays nothing for the part of replacement.
I think you went too far 😕 in your checking that generator
Why is that?
How the Hell did you get the battery out before taking the parts off -- mine is stuck in there like a constipated Elephant -- i'm fixing to get out the Saber Saw and just cut an opening... What IDIOT Engineers designed the easy in and out of the Battery compartment????
Just wiggle the battery out. It's tight but does come out
@@thehvachacker Fought with mine for a half hour -- finally found two long Ratchet Extension and took the first two bolts off on the bottom -- but the middle one was Hell, did not put it back in-- its strong enough without it. Got the Battery out Finally -- had to replace with a new one ( $120.00). All is good now. Amen!!!!
On the left side of the battery are two 10mill bolts that hold on the black plastic cowling. Pull those and at the bottom corner nearest you is a clip, break that off with a flat head, battery slide right out.