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