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OperatiOn and parts Manual

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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MOdel ga3.6Hr

pOrtable generatOrs

(HOnda gX240rt2edn2 gasOline engine)

Revision #0 (09/17/14)

Summary of Contents for GA36HR

Page 1: ...HIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com MODEL ga3 6Hr portable generatorS HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 GASOLIN...

Page 2: ...PROPOSITION 65 START FIRES WARNINGS Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire ag...

Page 3: ...xplanation of Code in Remarks Column 38 Suggested Spare Parts 39 Component Drawings Nameplate And Decals Assembly 40 41 Generator Assembly 42 43 Control Box Assembly 44 45 Pipe Frame Assembly 46 47 Mu...

Page 4: ...a Engines 11250AV GR TPERRIS REE DE A CC IO N U C TE R IRR ACR NUU TIT P P TB RER IU NER CA ID P KA E EL R NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME LNAE UCTARREC M AS ISS A E LDAU M MAOSTSEEU A R 211052 120 V OFF GAC...

Page 5: ...te View Parts Diagrams Order Parts Print Specification Information Note Discounts Are Subject To Change Goto www multiquip com and click on Order Parts to log in and save Use the internet and qualify...

Page 6: ...afety messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words dANgER WARNiNg CAuTiON or NOTiCE sAFETY sYmBOls dANgER Indicates a hazardous situation w...

Page 7: ...t recommended by Multiquip for this equipment Damage to the equipment and or injury to user may result AlWAYs know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher AlWAYs know the location of the nearest...

Page 8: ...bustion engines that use hydrocarbon fuels A spark arrester is a device designed to prevent accidental discharge of sparks or flames from the engine exhaust Spark arresters are qualified and rated by...

Page 9: ...y exists of electrical shock electrocution or death Make sure power cables are securely connected to the generator s output receptacles Incorrect connections may cause electrical shock and damage to t...

Page 10: ...t upwards dO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights AlWAYs tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope ENviRONmENTAl sAFETY dECOmmissiONiNg NOTICE Decommissioning is a con...

Page 11: ...d configuration Attempting to modify or make adjustments to the engine emmission system by unauthorized personnel without proper training could damage the equipment or create an unsafe condition Addit...

Page 12: ...5 gallons 19 liters 60 Hz AC Power Source Continuous Power Output 3 2 kW Max Power Output 3 6 kW Rated Voltage 120 240V Current Max Continuous 120V 30 26 7 amps Current Max Continuous 240V 15 13 3 am...

Page 13: ...Starting Method Recoil Start Dimensions L x W x H 15 0 x 16 8 X 16 6in 381 X 428 X 422 mm Dry Net Weight 56 8 lbs 25 8 kg SPECIFICATIONS engine Effects of Altitude and Heat The maximum output of the...

Page 14: ...VOLTMETER 120V 30A 120 240V 30A 120V 20A AC CIRCUIT BREAKER GFCI PROTECTED 120V 240 120V FULL POWER SWITCH 20A 120V 20A 120V D C B A GA 3 6HR 0N OFF OPERATION SWITCH ON OFF 0N OFF OPERATION SWITCH ON...

Page 15: ...GA3 6HR 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 page 15 note...

Page 16: ...minimum If copper wire is used 10 size wire minimum should be used At the generator connect the terminal of the ground cable between the lock washer and the nut Figure 3 and tighten the nut fully Conn...

Page 17: ...the generator could slide WARNING Pay close attention to ventilation when operating the generator inside tunnels and caves The engine exhaust contains noxious elements Engine exhaust must be routed to...

Page 18: ...Figure 5 and Figure 8 for the basic controls and indicators for the GA3 6HR generator These portable generator are supplied with a electrical control box panel To reduce vibration caused by the engin...

Page 19: ...the voltmeter can also be used as a diagnostic tool If the voltmeter indicator needle is below the rated voltage engine problems may exist low high RPM s To prevent damage to the generator or power t...

Page 20: ...nerator at 120 volts from the GFCI duplex receptacle and the120V twist lock receptacle or a combination of both receptacles as long as the total load does not exceed the generating set capacity Figure...

Page 21: ...ne without an air cleaner 22 Muffler Heat Shield Used to reduce noise and emissions NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator is in use Always allow time for engine to cool before servicing 23 S...

Page 22: ...size NOTICE Double insulated power tools and small appliances have specially insulated housings that eliminate the need for a ground pin These types of double insulated power cords are designed so tha...

Page 23: ...dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick NOTICE ALWAYS place the main circuit breaker in the OFF position prior to starting the engine 4 If the oil l...

Page 24: ...f this module is to sense a ground fault during operation of the generator and open the main circuit breaker once the ground fault has been detected Multiquip recommends that the GFCI sensing module b...

Page 25: ...Placing the idle control switch in the OFF position Figure 18 allows the engine to operate at a maximum speed of about 3600 RPM s When the idle control switch Figure 19 is placed in the up position ON...

Page 26: ...osition Down 120V OFF V V 300 mV A A V COM 120 VAC GFCI L5 30R 120 V G W 120VAC X DOWN 240 120V 13 Read voltmeter on front panel of generator Figure 24 and verify that 240VAC is displayed Using an ext...

Page 27: ...rol switch ON 3 Let engine run at idle with no load for 2 3 minutes 4 To shut down the engine place the generator s operation switch Figure 27 in the OFF position Figure 27 Operation Switch OFF ON OFF...

Page 28: ...oline in the carburetor is completely consumed Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill with fresh oil Remove the spark plug pour 2 or 3 cc of SAE 30 oil into the cylinder and crank slow...

Page 29: ...X CHANGE X 1 Charcoal Canister 4 REPLACE All Nuts Bolts RETIGHTEN IF NECESSARY X Spark Plug CHANGE X REPLACE X Cooling Fins CHECK X Spark Arrester CLEAN X Fuel Tank CLEAN X Fuel Strainer CHECK X X Idl...

Page 30: ...If any hose fuel or oil lines are defective replace them immediately Fuel Strainer 1 Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel cap 2 Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank 3 Next remove inspect and c...

Page 31: ...can cause damage to the equipment and severe bodily harm or even DEATH SOLVENT ENGINE OIL FOAM ELEMENT SQUEEZE THOROUGHLY maintenance spark arrester cleaning Clean the spark arrester every 6 months or...

Page 32: ...WER LED is ON Figure 38 GFCI Module Green LED ON 4 Also verify that the AC voltmeter is registering a voltage reading as indicated by Figure 43 OFF ON MANUAL RESET P O W E R F A U L T GREEN POWER LED...

Page 33: ...indicated by Figure 43 Figure 43 AC Voltmeter 120 240V MANUAL RESET P O W E R F A U L T PRESS GREEN POWER LED 120 240 V NOTICE It is recommended that the GFCI unit be tested when the generator is init...

Page 34: ...page 34 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 generator wiring diagram...

Page 35: ...park plug ON OFF switch is shorted Check switch wiring replace switch Ignition coil defective Replace ignition coil Improper spark gap points dirty Set correct spark gap and clean points Condenser ins...

Page 36: ...d Check entire fuel system for leaks or clogs Recoil starter malfunctions if applicable Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and dirt Clean recoil assembly with soap and water Spiral spring loose Replac...

Page 37: ...ion Check control box wiring Circuit breaker will not turn on NO LOAD Defective circuit breaker Replace circuit breaker Circuit breaker will not turn on NO LOAD Defective circuit breaker Replace circu...

Page 38: ...not guarantee the availability of the parts listed NOTICE When ordering a part that has more than one item number listed check the remarks column for help in determining the proper part to order QTY C...

Page 39: ...ption 1 0430430120 CAP FUEL TANK 1 0641360030 FILTER FUEL 3 16950ZB4015 fuel strainer 2 7895419004 rubber suspension 2 1665419004 rubber suspension 3 9807955876 SPARK PLUG 1 35480ZF6003 SWITCH ASSY OI...

Page 40: ...ion INTERDITE dans un espace clos ou partiellement clos ONLY use outdoors and away from open windows doors and vents Utilisation UNIQUEMENT l ext r leur portes et trous d a ration Exhaust contains car...

Page 41: ...MQ PARTS DEPT 4 M9504200004 DECAL WARNING START FIRES 1 M90420000 5 D9531100104 DECAL DANGER ELECTROCUTION 1 A93110010 6 0800628504 DECAL GROUND 1 S1123 7 A9511100103 DECAL WARNING 1 A91110010 8 1980...

Page 42: ...page 42 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 GA3 6HR GENERATOR ASSY...

Page 43: ...1822638 SURGE ABSORBER 2 1 3 0071706304 BEARING 1 2 7911017004 SET BOLT ROTOR 1 3 0801086104 SET WASHER BEARING 1 4 A3135000003 ARMATURE ASSY 1 5 7901315502 END BRACKET 1 6 7871315022D END BRACKET 1 R...

Page 44: ...page 44 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 GA3 6HR CONTROL BOX ASSY...

Page 45: ...TACLE 1 14 0021004010 MACHINE SCREW 10 15 OEMAA8 HEX NUT 10 REPLACES P N 0207004000 16 0601830737 FULL POWER SWITCH 1 17 0601831620 IDLE CONTROL SWITCH 1 18 0601831620 OPERATION SWITCH 1 19 A326280000...

Page 46: ...page 46 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 GA3 6Hr PIPE FRAME ASSY...

Page 47: ...REPLACES P N 16952ZB4005 16 Y0605513215 HOSE 1 17 950024080008 HOSE BAND 2 18 7855525514 RUBBER CUSHION 2 19 7855525604 COLLAR 2 20 011208030 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 REPLACES P N 0017108030 21 011008020 HEX...

Page 48: ...page 48 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 GA3 6Hr MUFFLER ASSY...

Page 49: ...05050616 HEX HEAD BOLT 5 REPLACES P N 0017106012 8 18333ZB4801 GASKET 1 9 957010802000 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 10 7915461004 BRACKET 1 11 0017108020 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 REPLACES P N 0017108020 12 7915460004 BRACK...

Page 50: ...page 50 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 GA3 6HR wheel kit ASSY...

Page 51: ...304 BRACKET BRAKE SHAFT 4 7 011008020 HEX HEAD BOLT 8 REPLACES P N 0016908020 8 W0805003103 GRIP 2 9 A3417400704 HANDLE 1 10 A3417400804 HANDLE 1 11 A3417401304 BRACKET HANDLE 1 12 A3417401404 BRACKET...

Page 52: ...page 52 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 AIR CLEANER ASSY...

Page 53: ...0 STAY AIR CLEANER 1 5 17223Z23000 SPRING AIR CLEANER CASE LID 2 6 17223Z23S30 BASE COMP AIR CLEANER 1 7 17229Z23H60 SEAL AIR CLEANER CASE 1 8 17231Z23H60 COVER AIR CLEANER 1 9 17233Z23H60 SEAL AIR CL...

Page 54: ...page 54 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CAMSHAFT ASSY...

Page 55: ...M VALVE ROCKER 2 5 14441ZE2000 LIFTER VALVE 2 6 14451ZE1013 PIVOT ROCKER ARM 2 8 14711Z5K000 VALVE IN 1 9 14721Z5K000 VALVE EX 1 10 14751Z1C000 SPRING VALVE 2 11 14771Z8S000 RETAINER IN VALVE SPRING 1...

Page 56: ...page 56 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CARBURETOR ASSY...

Page 57: ...T ROD 1 21 16264ZE2701 ROD CHOKE 1 22 16265ZE2721 STOPPER CHOKE ROD 1 23 16268ZE2721 SPRING MANUAL CHOKE 1 25 16400ZE2704 DIAPHRAGM ASSY 1 26 16611ZE3D21 ROD CHOKE CONTROL 1 27 16613893000 GROMMET CHO...

Page 58: ...page 58 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CONTROL ASSY...

Page 59: ...E2700 ARM COMP GOVERNOR 1 3 16555ZE2000 ROD GOVERNOR 1 4 16561ZK6D70 SPRING GOVERNOR 1 5 16562ZE2700 SPRING THROTTLE RETURN 1 10 16500Z5K408 CONTROL ASSY 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 17 16584883300 SPRING CONTR...

Page 60: ...page 60 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CRANKCASE COVER ASSY...

Page 61: ...0 CAP ASSY OIL FILTER 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 6 15625Z0T800 PACKING OIL FILTER CAP 2 7 16510ZE3000 GOVERNOR ASSY 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 8 16511ZE8000 WEIGHT GOVERNOR 3 9 16512ZE3000 HOLDER GOVERNOR WEIGHT 1 10...

Page 62: ...page 62 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CRANKSHAFT ASSY...

Page 63: ...rts manual rev 0 09 17 14 page 63 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CRANKSHAFT ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 8 90741ZE2000 KEY SPECIAL WOODRUFF 25X18 1 10 91001ZH9003 BEARING RADIAL BALL 6206 SH 1 11 13310ZB...

Page 64: ...page 64 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 CylINDER BARREL ASSY...

Page 65: ...6003 SWITCH ASSY OIL LEVEL 1 3 16541ZE2010 SHAFT GOVERNOR ARM 1 6 90131896650 BOLT DRAIN PLUG 12X15 2 REPLACES P N 90131883000 7 90446KE1000 WASHER 8 2X17X0 8 1 8 91201Z1D003 OIL SEAL 30X46X8 1 9 9135...

Page 66: ...page 66 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240R2EDN2 CylINDER HEAD ASSY...

Page 67: ...LVE OVER SIZE 1 4 12216ZE2300 CLIP VALVE GUIDE 1 6 12310ZE2020 COVER CYLINDER HEAD 1 8 12391ZE2020 PACKING HEAD COVER 1 10 90014Z5T000 BOLT HEAD COVER 1 11 90042ZK2D60 BOLT STUD 8X106 2 12 92900080320...

Page 68: ...page 68 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 FAN COVER ASSY...

Page 69: ...17 14 page 69 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 FAN COVER ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 2 19610Z5K800ZD COVER COMP FAN NH1 1 3 19631Z5K000 SHROUD 1 6 81329567020 GROMMET DRAIN HOLE 1 7 90013883000 BOLT FLANG...

Page 70: ...page 70 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 FLYWHEEL ASSY...

Page 71: ...and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 page 71 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 FLYWHEEL ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 1 19511ZE2000 FAN COOLING 1 3 28451ZE2W01 PULLEY STARTER 1 6 31110Z5K810 FLYWHEEL COMP LAMP 1...

Page 72: ...page 72 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 IGNITION COIL ASSY...

Page 73: ...00Z5F003 COIL ASSY IGNITION 1 2 31510ZE1811 COIL ASSY LAMP 12V 125W 1 4 30700Z1C811 CAP ASSY NOISE SUPPRESSOR 1 6 31511ZE2000 CLAMPER CORD 1 8 31512ZE2000 GROMMET CORD 1 9 31510ZE3003 COIL ASSY LAMP 1...

Page 74: ...page 74 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 PISTON ASSY...

Page 75: ...ON 0 25 1 1 13012Z5K004 RING SET PISTON 0 50 1 1 13013Z5K004 RING SET PISTON 0 75 1 3 13111Z5K000 PIN PISTON 1 4 13200Z1D000 ROD ASSY CONNECTING STD 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 4 13200Z10305 ROD ASSY CONNECTIN...

Page 76: ...page 76 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RTEDN2 recoil starter ASSY...

Page 77: ...0ZE2W01ZB CASE COMP RECOIL STARTER NH1 1 3 28421ZE2W01 PULLEY RECOIL STARTER 1 4 28422ZE2W01 RATCHET STARTER 2 5 28441ZE2W01 SPRING FRICTION 1 6 28442ZE2W01 SPRING STARTER RETURN 1 7 28443ZE2W01 SPRIN...

Page 78: ...page 78 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 SOLENOID ASSY...

Page 79: ...1 2 16268893000 SPRING CHOKE RETURN 1 3 16270ZB4010 AUTO THROTTLE ASSY 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 4 16271ZB4000 STAY SOLENOID THROTTLE 1 5 16273ZB4000 LEVER COMP SOLENOID THROTTLE 1 6 36160ZB4013 SOLENOID AS...

Page 80: ...page 80 GA3 6HR 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 ENGINE DECALS ASSY...

Page 81: ...arts manual rev 0 09 17 14 page 81 HONDA GX240RT2EDN2 ENGINE DECALS ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 1 87533ZC0630 DECAL AIR CLEANER ENGLISH 1 2 87528898620 DECAL CHOKE 1 3 87594ZB4A00 DECAL OIL...

Page 82: ...products h Items purchased in kits 7 The sender will be notified of any material received that is not acceptable 8 Such material will be held for five working days from notification pending instructi...

Page 83: ...GA3 6HR 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 0 09 17 14 page 83 notes...

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