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15-30 minutes
The air cleaner element goes between the air cleaner cover and the canal cover. It is priced as an individual replacement part and helps to filter the air moving through the device. Filters will become dirty over time and will need to be replaced. This air cleaner is an OEM from Generac for use in generators and may require a screwdriver and a socket set in order to do the replacement.
Element Air Filter G078601
OEM part for: Generac
Part Number: G078601
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This Element Air Filter will fit the following 104 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 078601, 78601
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Carburetor ,fuel system ,tune up ignition.
ALVARO - April 28, 2020
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Spark plug tapper ,feeler gauge
Parts Used
- Valve, Plastic Tank - G080270
- Adaptor Oil Filter Gh220 - 0D8778
- Oil Fltr 75 Logo Orng Pre-box - 070185BS
- Kit,carb Gh220hs Metl Lvr&knob - 0C1535ASRV
- Element Air Filter - G078601
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 - 0E7585
- Switch Oil Pressure 8psi 1pole - G099236
- Hose Breather Gh220 - 090947A
- Precleaner Air Filter - G078602
- Gasket, Oil Psi Pad - G091848
Replaced required parts ,decontaminated fuel system .
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Oil Preasure Switch was bad
Keith - July 29, 2018
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
1 Drained the oil
2 Had to remove oil filter to get more room. (glad I decide to get an new oil filter too)
3 Use a large deep socket to loosen the oil switch, after that it was very easy to remove
put the new one back in, put new oil filter on and filled with oil. That Finished the oil switch.
4 I then replace the two air filters it had and that was it (Worked great after)
2 Had to remove oil filter to get more room. (glad I decide to get an new oil filter too)
3 Use a large deep socket to loosen the oil switch, after that it was very easy to remove
put the new one back in, put new oil filter on and filled with oil. That Finished the oil switch.
4 I then replace the two air filters it had and that was it (Worked great after)
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Needed a new air filter
Abner - September 30, 2017
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove the old filter and replace it with the new one
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Gas tank leaking at shut off valve
FRANK - September 27, 2017
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
1- Drained fuel tank and disconnect fuel line
2- Removed fuel tank
3- Removed and replaced bushing that seals shut off valve
4- Install new shut off valve
5- Re install fuel tank and hook up fuel line and fill with fuel and check for leaks
6- Remove and replace air filter
2- Removed fuel tank
3- Removed and replaced bushing that seals shut off valve
4- Install new shut off valve
5- Re install fuel tank and hook up fuel line and fill with fuel and check for leaks
6- Remove and replace air filter
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Gaskets on carburetor were old and worn out
Cesar - September 15, 2017
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Removed fuel line and filter assembly, drain carburetor , proceed to remove carburetor replaced gaskets , floater, and seal, put back together refuel and it started right away, everything under an hour.
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The valve was leaking gas and the filter was dirty.
Luis - August 21, 2017
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
1. I emptied the gas tank.
2. Remove the gas tank to facilitate the valve replacement
3. Remove and install the new valve.
4. Re- Install the gas tank back again.
5. I removed the Air Filter plastic cap, replace the old filter by the new one and install the plastic cap back again.
2. Remove the gas tank to facilitate the valve replacement
3. Remove and install the new valve.
4. Re- Install the gas tank back again.
5. I removed the Air Filter plastic cap, replace the old filter by the new one and install the plastic cap back again.
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Worn filter.
Timothy - May 30, 2017
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Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced the old filter with the new one.
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