Part Location Diagram of G078601 Generac Element Air Filter
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Element Air Filter G078601

Manufactured by:
Generac
ERP Number:
ERP11923808
Part Number:
G078601
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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.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Generac
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Generator
  • Pressure Washer
Part# G078601 replaces these:
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Gaskets on carburetor were old and worn out

Cesar from Laredo, Texas

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
0A4600ESRV, G078601
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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Oil Preasure Switch was bad

Keith from PENSACOLA, Florida

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
070185BS, G099236, G078602, G078601
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 replac e the two air filters it had and that was it (Worked great after)
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The valve was leaking gas and the filter was dirty.

Luis from Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
G080270, G078601, G078299
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.
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Carburetor ,fuel system ,tune up ignition.

ALVARO from MIAMI, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Replaced required parts ,decontaminated fuel system .
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Worn filter.

Timothy from Monroe, Michigan

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
G078601
Replaced the old filter with the new one.
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Needed a new air filter

Abner from Deerfield Beach, Florida

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
G078601
Remove the old filter and replace it with the new one
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Gas tank leaking at shut off valve

FRANK from SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
G080270, G078601, G078299
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

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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP11923808
Manufacturer Part Number: G078601
Brand Model Number Description
Generac 0042761 Generator - GH-220 Generator Engine
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