portable generator
Operation and Parts Manual
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MODEL gaC-9.7HZ
GAC9.7HZ Portable 60 Hz Generator
Table of Contents
Component Drawings
Honda GX610K1VD/GX610U1VD Engines
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Safety Information
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Fuel saFeTY
Safety Information
BaTTeRY saFeTY eleCTRiC sTaRT ONlY
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power Cord/Cable safety
grounding safety
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Safety Information
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Dimensions
SPECIFICATIONS gENERATOR
Table 1. Specifications Generator
Battery
Model
SPECIFICATIONS engine
Table 2. Specifications Engine
Effects of Altitude and Heat
31.49 IN 800 MM
dimensions
Figure 1. Dimensions
POWERED by
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installation
Connecting the Ground
Figure 2. Generator Grounding
Generator Grounding
Outdoor Installation
Indoor Installation
placement
DANGER
general information
FAMILIARIZATION Generator
Control Box
The automatic idle control automatically engages under
components generator
8. Start Button - Press this pushbutton switch to start the generator
Figure 3. Generator Components
17. Fuel Drain Plug - Remove plug to drain fuel
components generator
Extension Cable
INSPECTION/SETUP
General Inspection Prior to Operation Ground Power Tools
Table 3. Cable Selection 60 Hz, Single Phase Operation
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
Before Starting
Engine Oil Check
INSPECTION/SETUP
Season
Battery Check
Fuel Check
Table 4. Oil Type
operation
Before Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Figure 19. Main Circuit Breaker ON
Figure 17. Idle Control Switch OFF
Figure 18. Idle Control switch ON
operation
operation/shutdown
Stopping the Engine Normal Shutdown
Emergency Shutdown
Generator Storage
preparation for long term storage
EVERY
maintenance
Table 5. Engine Maintenance Schedule
FIRST
Engine Oil and Filter
Maintenance
Daily
Weekly
DANGER
Engine Air Cleaner
maintenance
Figure 32. Engine Air Cleaner
Symbol
generator wiring digram
Figure 33. Generator Wiring Diagram GAC9.7HZ
Wiring Color Code
Solution
troubleshooting ENGINE
Table 6. Engine Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
Table 6. Engine Troubleshooting Continued
troubleshooting ENGINE
Symptom
Symptom
troubleshooting GENERATOR
Table 7. Generator Troubleshooting
Possible Problem
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paRT NO. Column
sample paRTs lisT
Explanation of Code in Remarks Column
NO. Column
engines
Suggested Spare Parts
GAC9.7HZ portable 60 hZ generator with
HONDA GX610K1vd/gx610u1vd gasoline
S/N 5582056 AND ABOVE
GAC9.7HZ- nameplate and decalS ASSY
S/N 5571693 AND BELOW
S/N 5571694~5582055
GAC9.7HZ- nameplate and decals ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
GAC9.7HZ - GENERATOR ASSY
REPLACES
GAC9.7HZ - GENERATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
GAC9.7HZ - CONTROL BOX ASSY
CIRCUIT BREAKER 2P, 250V @ 30A
GAC9.7HZ - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
AC VOLTMETER, DE450 120/240V
GAC9.7HZ - PIPE FRAME ASSY
CAP, FUEL TANK/STRAINER
GAC9.7HZ - PIPE FRAME ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD - AIR CLEANER ASSY
SEAL, AIR CLEANER COVER
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD - AIR CLEANER ASSY
CASE COMP., AIR CLEANER
SEAL, AIR CLEANER CASE
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
RETAINER, EX. VALVE SPRING
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
JET SET, MAIN #90 HIGH ALTITUDE
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
REMARKS
SPRING, CONTROL ADJUSTING
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
COVER ASSY., OIL PUMP, TWO BOLTS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
WASHER, CRANKSHAFT THRUST
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
12372ZE2300
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
HEAD COMP., CYLINDER #1
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
PART NAME
KEY, SPECIAL WOODRUFF
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
28400ZE3W01ZA
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - AUTO THROTTLE ASSY
CLIP, WIRE HARNESS, 6MM, WHITE
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - AUTO THROTTLE ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FUEL PUMP ASSY
USE S/Ns 1013143~1089491
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FUEL PUMP ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECTIFER ASSY
RECTIFER ASSY., REGULATOR
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - RECTIFER ASSY
PART NAME
31620881A02
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD- ENGINE DECALS ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD- ENGINE DECALS ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
TOOL KIT
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
PART NAME
REMARKS
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