Operation and Parts Manual
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES
MODEL gaC-9.7HZ
portable generator
Table of Contents
Component Drawings
Honda GX610K1VD/GX610U1VD Engines
GAC9.7HZ Portable 60 Hz Generator
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Safety Information
saFeTY messages
saFeTY sYmBOls
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geNeRaTOR saFeTY
Safety Information
NeveR lubricate components or attempt service on a running machine
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Fuel saFeTY
Safety Information
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eleCTRiCal saFeTY
power Cord/Cable safety
grounding safety
BaTTeRY saFeTY eleCTRiC sTaRT ONlY
Safety Information
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SPECIFICATIONS gENERATOR
Table 1. Specifications Generator
Battery
Dimensions
SPECIFICATIONS engine
Table 2. Specifications Engine
Effects of Altitude and Heat
Model
dimensions
Figure 1. Dimensions
POWERED by
31.49 IN 800 MM
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Figure 2. Generator Grounding
installation
Connecting the Ground
Outdoor Installation
Indoor Installation
placement
Generator Grounding
general information
FAMILIARIZATION Generator
Control Box
DANGER
components generator
8. Start Button - Press this pushbutton switch to start the generator
Figure 3. Generator Components
The automatic idle control automatically engages under
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
Starting the Engine
operation
Before Starting the Engine
Figure 17. Idle Control Switch OFF
Figure 18. Idle Control switch ON
operation
Figure 19. Main Circuit Breaker ON
Emergency Shutdown
operation/shutdown
Stopping the Engine Normal 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
GAC9.7HZ portable 60 hZ generator with
HONDA GX610K1vd/gx610u1vd gasoline
engines
GAC9.7HZ- nameplate and decalS ASSY
S/N 5571693 AND BELOW
S/N 5571694~5582055
S/N 5582056 AND ABOVE
REMARKS
GAC9.7HZ- nameplate and decals ASSY
PART NAME
GAC9.7HZ - GENERATOR ASSY
GAC9.7HZ - GENERATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
REPLACES
GAC9.7HZ - CONTROL BOX ASSY
GAC9.7HZ - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
AC VOLTMETER, DE450 120/240V
CIRCUIT BREAKER 2P, 250V @ 30A
GAC9.7HZ - PIPE FRAME ASSY
GAC9.7HZ - PIPE FRAME ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CAP, FUEL TANK/STRAINER
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
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
RETAINER, EX. VALVE SPRING
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
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
WASHER, CRANKSHAFT THRUST
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
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
HEAD COMP., CYLINDER #1
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
KEY, SPECIAL WOODRUFF
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
PART NAME
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
PART NAME
CLIP, WIRE HARNESS, 6MM, WHITE
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - AUTO THROTTLE ASSY
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - Starter motor ASSY
PART NAME
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
REMARKS
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD- ENGINE DECALS ASSY
PART NAME
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
HONDA GX610K1VD/U1VD ENGINE - TOOL KIT
PART NAME
REMARKS
TOOL KIT
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