Product Description
This fits all XT8000EFI and XT8500EFI Generators equipped with the 459CC Generac engine including the common Generac G0072470 unit.
This starter mounts at an angle, and please refer to the attached image to verify this is the starter you need. It is part #71 on the part diagram.
The Generac 10000026985 starter motor is a reliable, OEM-engineered component designed to crank your generator’s engine and spin the flywheel for smooth, dependable starts every time.
A properly functioning starter motor is essential—without it, your generator won’t start, whether manually or automatically. Choosing this genuine Generac part ensures perfect fit, long-term reliability, and optimal engine performance.
If your generator is slow to crank or the starter won’t engage, replacing it with the 10000026985 starter motor is the right fix for supported models.
Generac replacement parts will also usually fit the following Generac-branded generators:
- Honeywell
- Guardian
- Siemens
- Carrier
- Watchdog
- Centurion
- Eaton
- Bryant
