Generac Flat Rate Manual

Water Cooled Engine Driven Standby/Prime Generators
Flat Rate for Generac Transfer Switches
Air Cooled Engine Driven Portable Generator and Pressure Washer Flat Rate Manual
PTO Tractor Driven Alternator Flat Rate Manual
Flat Rate Manual for RV Generators-NP

Flat Rate times are listed in tenths of hours and include the removal of all parts necessary to replace the defective component.

Certain sections or individual parts listed will be followed by a Code designation in parentheses.
Example: Rotor (A)
The code explanations are as follows:
(A) = Contact factory warranty department for approval and Control Number
(B) = Change out as a complete assembly.
Do Not Attempt To Repair Component

Water Cooled Engine Driven Standby/Prime Generators

Engine Size

1.0D

1.2G

2.2D

3.0G

3.0D

4.0D

4.3D

5.0D

5.7G

6.4D

7.4G

13.3D

13.3G

Alternator

Rotor/Stator Assembly (A)

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

Fan

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

Stator (only) Assembly (A)

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

6.0

6.0

Bearing

1.2

1.2

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

3.0

3.0

Carrier

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

Armature (exciter) (A)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Diode

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Stator (exciter) (A)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Blower Housing

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

6.2

6.2

Brush Holder

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

-

-

-

-

Brush

0.4

5.0

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

-

-

-

-

Vibration Dampener

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.5

0.5

Flex Plates

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

Control Panel

Voltage Regulator (B)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Printed Circuit Boards (B)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Circuit Breaker

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Relay

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Fuel Solenoid Breaker

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Fuse Hoider

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Switches

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Potentiometer

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

Resistor

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Hertz meter

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Ammeter

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Hourmeter

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Volt Meter

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Temperature Gauge

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Eng. Monitor pnl "C" (A)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Terminal Block

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Lamp

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

Jumper Terminal Block

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Heat Sink

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Rectifier (only)

0.3

0.3

0.3

.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Relay

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Transformer

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Engine Size

1.0D

1.2G

2.2D

3.0G

3.0D

4.0D

4.3D

5.0G

5.7G

6.4D

7.4G

13.3D

13.3G

Engine (* indicates Caterpillar engine)

Short Block (A)

8.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

12.0

14.0

14.0

Starter Motor

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Speed Sensor Assembly

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Flywheel and Ring Gear

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

6.5

6.5

Air Cleaner

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Engine Mount

0.5

0.5

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Alternator - DC (B)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Oil Pressure Sender

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Oil Oressure Switch

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Water Level Switch

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Water Temp. Switch

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Water Temp. Sender

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Thermostat and Gasket

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Fan

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Fuel Pump

0.8

0.8

-

0.8

-

-

-

0.8

0.8

-

0.8

-

-

Battery Cable

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Water Pump Ass'y (B)

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

Injection Nozzle Ass'y (B)

-

-

0.7

-

0.7

0.7

0.7

-

-

0.7

-

0.7

-

Injection Pump Ass'y (AB)

-

-

3.0

-

3.0

3.0

2.0

-

-

3.0

-

3.0

-

Injection Lines

-

-

0.2

-

0.2

0.2

0.2

-

-

0.2

-

0.2

-

Fuel Filter Cannister Ass'y

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

-

Exh. Manifold and Gasket

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

Intake Manif. and Gasket

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

2.0

Governor / Actuator

1.0

1.0

-

1.0

-

-

-

1.0

1.0

-

1.0

-

1.0

Start Solenoid

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Block Heater / Thermostat

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Note: Contact factory prior to major engine repairs on non-Caterpillar engines

Turbo System

Oil Line Inlet or Outlet

-

-

0.3

-

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Turbocharger Assembly

-

-

-

-

1.0

1.0

-

-

-

1.0

-

1.0

1.0

Trickle Charger

Circuit Breaker

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Transformer

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Printed Circuit Board (B)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Radiator Assembly

Radiator

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

Hose

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Lovejoy Coupler

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3.0

3.0

-

3.0

-

-

Coolant Return Bottle

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Enclosure

R and R Assebly

1.0

1.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.5

3.5

Lock

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Test and Adjustment Allowance

Electrical Components

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

Engine Components

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Flat Rate for Generac Transfer Switches

Flat rate times are listed in tenths of hours and include the removal of all parts necessary to replace the defective component.

Codes

Certain sections or individual parts listed will be followed by a code designation in parentheses. For example: Rotor (A) The code explanations are as follows:

PCB-Control (B) 0.5
PCB-Voltage sensor (B) 0.5
PCB-7 day exerciser (B) 0.5
Transfer switch assembly R & R (AB) Call for approval
  • 100-200 Amp
  • 300-400 Amp
  • 600-1600 Amp
  • 2000-2600 Amp
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
Meter-volts, frequency, amps, hourmeter 0.3
Lamp 0.1
Lamp holder 0.3
Two position switch 0.5
Phases selector switch 0.6
Transformer 0.5
Lug assembly, neutral 0.5
Lug, ground 0.3
Terminal strip 0.3
Relay 0.5
Nine volt battery 0.1
Diode assembly 0.2
Interface 1.0
Contactor Components  
Microswitches 2.0
Transfer solenoid 1.0
Bridge rectifier 1.0
Contacts (A) Call for approval
Test and adjustment time 2.0
Air Cooled Engine Driven Portable Generator and Pressure Washer Flat Rate Manual

Flat rate times are listed in tenths of hours and include the removal of all parts necessary to replace the defctive component.

Portable Generators 1000-7500 Watts / 8000 Watts
Misc Components
Gas tank .25 .40
Fuel valve/brushing .10 .10
Vibration isolator/EA .50 .30
Ground wire assembly .20 .20
Misc brackets/hardware .25 .25
Control Panel Components    
Control panel 1.25 1.50
Voltage regulator .75 1.00
Main printed circuit board .75 1.00
Meters/gauges .75 1.00
Switches on/off etc. .75 1.00
Alternator and Associated Components    
Re-establish magnetism .30 .40
Brushes/rectifier assy. .50 .75
Battery charge rectifier .50 .75
Rear bearing carrier .75 1.00
Engine adapter casting 1.75 2.25
Stator assembly 1.50 1.75
Rotor assembly 1.75 2.00
Pressure Washers    
Pump assembly complete 1.50 .75
Electric motor assy. - .75
On/off switch - .75
Water intake assy. .75 -
Piston/valve assy. 1.00 -
Inspection, Test and Adjustment Time is limited to - .50

GN / Series Engines

  GN 190-360 (Single Cylinder) GN 480-570 (V-Twin)
Engine Components
Valve Cover and gasket / EA .40 .40
Valve springs and retainers .50 .50
Valves 2.50 2.50
Cylinder head and gasket / EA 2.00 2.00
Engine recoil .25 .25
Engine shrouding .60 .60
Flywheel .75 .75
Magneto / EA .80 .80
Idle / Solenoid .50 .50
Low oil pressure switch .30 .30
Oil filter support / Assy. -.60 .60
Exhaust manifold - 1.00
Muffler .50 .75
Carburetor .50 .60
Air cleaner / Intake bax .20 .20
Crankcase oil seal / Alternator end 2.00 2.50
Crankcase oil seal / Flywheel end 1.00 1.00
Crankcase cover / Alternator end 2.50 3.00
Camshaft 2.75 3.25
Crankshaft 3.00 3.50
Piston / Rings 3.25 3.25
Governor / Oil pump assy. 3.40 3.40
Engine Short Block 3.50 4.00
Inspection, Test and Adjustment Time is Limited to   .50

This flat rate guide applies only to the Generac manufactured engine. Generac does utilize other manufacturers such as Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Yanmar and Kawasaki. When a repair is required on one of these engines, the customer should be directed to the nearest respective authorized repair facility.

PTO Tractor Driven Alternator Flat Rate Manual

Flat rate times are listed in tenths of hours and include the removal of all parts necessary to replace the defective component.

PTO Alternator
CODE  
A02 Brushes 0.3
A03 Brush holder 0.3
A05 Stator 4.0
A07 Stator and rotor 5.5
A08 Bearing carrier 0.4
A09 Bearing, rear 0.5
A13 Fan cover 0.1
A14 Fan 0.1
A06 Re-establish residual magnetism 0.4
Control Box
C13 Connection- box complete 0.5
C13 Cover 0.3
C16 Circuit breaker 50 amp 0.2
C16 Circuit breaker 175 amp 0.5
C16Circuit breaker 4.0 /4.5 /5.0 amp 0.2
C20 Fuse holder and insulation 0.2
C21 Regulator 0.5
C29 Connection box support 0.2
C33 Outlet 230V ir 115V (each) 0.2
C59 Voltmeter 115V 0.2
Gear Box
P09 Bearing, front 1.0
P09 Bearing, rear 1.0
P13 Gear housing cover 0.8
P32 Oil seal 1.0
P32 Expansion plug 0.1
P64 Input shaft 1.0
P64 Rotor gear 1.0
P64 Mating rotor gear 1.0
P64 Mating input gear 1.0
P64 Input gear 1.0
P41 Gear box assembly 0.7
Testing
Operation test:
The test covers: (1) hook up, (2) output check, (3) adjusting voltage.
1.0
Flat Rate Manual for RV Generators-NP

Flate rate times are listed in tenths of hours and include the removal of all parts necessary to replace the defective component.

  Air-cooled NP Series
*NP30, 40G actual and resonable time
NP-100 NP-75, 80
Alternator Parts      
Brushes 0.5 0.5 0.5
Brush holder 0.5 0.5 0.5
Rotor *1.5 *1.5 *1.5
Stator *1.5 *1.5 *1.5
Bearing carrier-brush side *0.8 0.8 0.8
Bearing carrier-lower *1.5 - -
Rotor bearing *1.8 *1.3 *1.3
Engine to alternator adapter - *1.5 *1.5
Control Circuitry      
Voltage regulator 0.5 0.5 0.5
Circuit breaker 0.3 0.3 0.3
Fuse holder 0.3 0.3 0.3
Printed Circuit board 0.5 0.5 0.5
Choke module/pcb 0.3 0.3 0.5
Switch 0.3 0.3 0.3
Hourmeter - 0.3 0.3
Low oil pressure switch 0.3 0.3 0.3
High water temp. switch - 0.3 0.3
Engine and associated parts      
Engine short block *4.0 *3.5 *3.5
Ren oil pump 0.5 - -
Oil pump *2.0 *2.0 *2.0
Oil tank 0.2 - -
Ignition stator 0.7 - -
Ignition coil - 0.3 -
Injector - - 0.5
Injector pump - - 1.0
Spark plug wire - 0.1 -
Glow plugs - - 1.0
Starter *1.0 0.4 0.4
Starter solenoid 0.5 0.5 0.5
Flywheel *0.5 *1.7 *1.7
Intake manifold /gasket 1.0 0.5 0.7
Exhaust manifold/ gasket *0.6 *0.5 *0.5
Head gasket 0.7 0.7 0.7
Governor/ DC alternator *2.0 1.0 *1.0
Governor lever 0.3 0.2 -
Battery charge diode /DCreg. 0.5 0.3 *0.5
Fuel pump 0.5 0.3 -
Carburetor 0.5 0.5 -
Fuel solenoid - 0.4 0.4
Crankshaft *2.0 *3.0 *3.0
Piston (1) *2.0 *2.5 *2.5
Piston (others each cylinder) 0.3 0.3 0.5
Head/ head gasket *1.0 *2.0 *2.0
Valves (1 cylinder) *1.0 *2.0 *2.0
Camshaft *2.0 *3.0 *3.0
Rings *2.0 *3.0 *3.0
Water pump - *1.0 *1.0
Thermostat - *0.5 *0.5
Test and Adjustment Time      
Allowance (up to) 1.0 1.0 1.0
*Removal and Reinstallation of the Unit      
With a sliding tray (up to) 0.5 0.5 0.5
Without a sliding tray 2.0 2.0 2.0