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