Operation and Parts Manual
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES
MODEL ga-9.7HE
portable generator
Proposition 65 warning
Table of Contents
Component Drawings
Honda GX610K1VD/GX610U1VD Engines
GA9.7HE Portable 60 Hz Generator
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Safety Information
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Safety Information
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Fuel saFeTY
Safety Information
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power Cord/Cable safety
grounding safety
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Safety Information
SPECIFICATIONS gENERATOR
Table 1. Specifications Generator
Battery
Dimensions
SPECIFICATIONS engine
Table 2. Specifications Engine
Effects of Altitude and Heat
Model
dimensions
Figure 1. Dimensions
31.49 IN 800 MM
27.55IN. 700 MM
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Connecting the Ground
installation
Figure 2. Generator Grounding
Outdoor Installation
Indoor Installation
placement
Generator Grounding
general information
FAMILIARIZATION Generator
Control Box
DANGER
8. Start Button - Press this pushbutton switch to start the generator
components generator
Figure 3. Generator Components
9700
9700
components generator
17. Fuel Drain Plug - Remove plug to drain fuel
INSPECTION/SETUP
General Inspection Prior to Operation Ground Power Tools
Table 3. Cable Selection 60 Hz, Single Phase Operation
Extension Cable
Before Starting
Engine Oil Check
INSPECTION/SETUP
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
Battery Check
Fuel Check
Table 4. Oil Type
Season
Before Starting the Engine
operation
Starting the Engine
Figure 17. Idle Control Switch OFF
Figure 18. Idle Control switch ON
operation
Figure 19. Main Circuit Breaker ON
Stopping the Engine Normal Shutdown
operation/shutdown
Emergency Shutdown
preparation for long term storage
Generator Storage
maintenance
Table 5. Engine Maintenance Schedule
FIRST
EVERY
Maintenance
Daily
Weekly
Engine Oil and Filter
Engine Air Cleaner
maintenance
Figure 32. Engine Air Cleaner
DANGER
generator wiring digram
Figure 33. Generator Wiring Diagram GAC9.7HZ
Wiring Color Code
Symbol
troubleshooting ENGINE
Table 6. Engine Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
Table 6. Engine Troubleshooting Continued
troubleshooting ENGINE
Symptom
Solution
troubleshooting GENERATOR
Table 7. Generator Troubleshooting
Possible Problem
Symptom
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sample paRTs lisT
Explanation of Code in Remarks Column
NO. Column
paRT NO. Column
Suggested Spare Parts
GA9.7HE portable 60 hZ generator with
HONDA GX610K1vd/gx610u1vd gasoline
engines
GA9.7HE- nameplate and decalS ASSY
9700
DANGER
DANGER
PART NAME
GA9.7HE- nameplate and decals ASSY
REMARKS
GA9.7HE - GENERATOR ASSY
GA9.7HE - GENERATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
REPLACES
GA9.7HE - CONTROL BOX ASSY
GA9.7HE - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CIRCUIT BREAKER 2P, 265V @ 35A
GA9.7HE - PIPE FRAME ASSY
PART NAME
GA9.7HE - PIPE FRAME ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD - AIR CLEANER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD - AIR CLEANER ASSY
CASE COMP., AIR CLEANER
SEAL, AIR CLEANER CASE
SEAL, AIR CLEANER COVER
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
JET SET, MAIN #90 HIGH ALTITUDE
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
SPRING, CONTROL ADJUSTING
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
COVER ASSY., OIL PUMP, TWO BOLTS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
WASHER, CRANKSHAFT THRUST
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
12372ZE2300
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
INCLUDES ITEMS W$
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
KEY, SPECIAL WOODRUFF
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
INCLUDES ITEM W/#
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
28400ZE3W01ZA
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - AUTO THROTTLE ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - AUTO THROTTLE ASSY
CLIP, WIRE HARNESS, 6MM, WHITE
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FUEL PUMP ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FUEL PUMP ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
USE S/Ns 1013143~1089491
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECTIFER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECTIFER ASSY
PART NAME
31620881A02
RECTIFER ASSY., REGULATOR
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD- ENGINE DECALS ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD- ENGINE DECALS ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
PART NAME
REMARKS
TOOL KIT
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