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page 2 — gaC-6HZ 60 HZ geNeRaTOR• OpeRaTiON aNd paRTs maNual — Rev. #1 (03/31/10) 

table Of COntents

gaC6HZ portable 60 Hz 

generator

Table Of Contents .................................................... 2

Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 3

Safety Information ................................................ 4-8

Specifications (Generator) ..................................... 12

Specifications (Engine) .......................................... 11

Dimensions ............................................................ 12

Installation ........................................................ 14-15

General Information ............................................... 16

Components (Generator) .................................. 17-18

Inspection/Setup ............................................... 19-20

Operation .......................................................... 22-23

Operation/Shutdown .............................................. 23

Preparation For Long Term Storage ...................... 24

Maintenance ..................................................... 25-26

Generator Wiring Diagram  .................................... 27

Troubleshooting (Engine) .................................. 28-29

Troubleshooting (Generator) .................................. 30

Explanation Of Code In Remarks Column ............ 32

Suggested Spare Parts ......................................... 33

Component drawings

Nameplate and Decals Assembly ..................... 34-35

Generator Assembly ......................................... 36-37

Control Box Assembly ...................................... 38-39

Muffler Assembly .............................................. 40-41

Pipe Frame Assembly ....................................... 42-43

Honda gX340K1ede2/ 

gX340u1ede2 engines

Air Cleaner Assembly ....................................... 44-45

Camshaft Assembly .......................................... 46-47

Carburetor Assembly ........................................ 48-51

Control Assembly ............................................. 52-53

Crankcase Cover Assembly ..................................54-55

Crankshaft Assembly ........................................ 56-57

Cylinder Barrel Assembly ................................. 58-59

Cylinder Head Assembly .................................. 60-61

Fan Assembly ................................................... 62-63

Flywheel Assembly ........................................... 64-65

Ignition Coil Assembly. ...................................... 66-67

Piston Assembly ............................................... 68-69

Recoil Starter Assembly ................................... 70-71

Solenoid Assembly ........................................... 72-73

Starter Motor Assembly .................................... 74-75

Fuel Cock Assembly ......................................... 76-77

Engine Decals Assembly .................................. 78-79

Tool Kit .............................................................. 80-81

Terms And Conditions Of Sale — Parts ................ 82 

 NOTICE

Specifications and part numbers are subject to change 

without notice.

Summary of Contents for GAC-6HZ

Page 1: ...al THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com MODEL gaC 6HZ portable generator HONDA GX340 GASOLINE EN...

Page 2: ...pare Parts 33 Component Drawings Nameplate and Decals Assembly 34 35 Generator Assembly 36 37 Control Box Assembly 38 39 Muffler Assembly 40 41 Pipe Frame Assembly 42 43 Honda GX340K1EDE2 GX340U1EDE2...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources Codes specify that in certain locations spark arresters must...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...sure that the equipment parts lifting bail if equipped are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing Always make sure crane or lifitng device has been properly secured to the lifting bail hook o...

Page 9: ...GAC 6HZ 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 page 9 NOTES...

Page 10: ...gallons 19 liters 60 Hz AC Power Source Continuous Power Output 5 0 kW Max Power Output 6 0 kW Rated Voltage 120 240V Current Max Continuous 120V 50 0 41 6 amps Current Max Continuous 240V 25 0 20 8 a...

Page 11: ...rting Method Electric Start Recoil Battery 12 Volt 26 Ah Dimensions L xW x H 15 0 x 17 7 X 17 4 in 405 X 450 X 447 mm Dry NetWeight 68 4 lbs 31 kg SPECIFICATIONS engine Effects of Altitude and Heat Th...

Page 12: ...120 6000 BOUTON DE DEMARRAGE START BUTTON AC VOLTMETER VOLTOMETRE CA ON OFF ON OFF MARCHE MARCHE INTERRUPTEUR DE OPERATION OPERATION SWITCH CONTROL DE RALENTI IDLE CONTROL ARRET ARRET AC CIRCUIT BREA...

Page 13: ...GAC 6HZ 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 page 13 note...

Page 14: ...uldalways be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground The ground cable should be 8 size wire minimum At the generator connect the terminal of the ground cable between the lock washer and the...

Page 15: ...enerator 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 a ve...

Page 16: ...damage See Figures 3 and 4 for the basic controls and indicators for the GAC6HZ generator This portable generator is supplied with a electrical control box To reduce vibration caused by the engine th...

Page 17: ...he engine revolutions will automatically drop to about 2600 rpm low speed operation within 3 seconds after the load stops When the operation is resumed the engine speed is automatically increased to a...

Page 18: ...Used for starting the engine Close the choke lever when starting a cold engine or in cold weather conditions The choke enriches the fuel mixture Open the choke lever if starting a warm engine or in w...

Page 19: ...FCI circuit breakers in the OFF position prior to starting the engine NOTICE Double insulated power tools and small appliances have specially insulated housings that eliminate the need for a ground pi...

Page 20: ...the oil level is low Figure 7 fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type Table 4 Maximum oil capacity is 1 16 quarts 1 1 liters Figure 7 Engine Oil Dipstick Oil Level Table...

Page 21: ...OFF position before starting engine Figure 11 GFCI Circuit Breaker OFF Starting the Engine 1 Place the engine fuel valve lever Figure 12 in the ON position Figure 12 Engine Fuel Valve Lever ON 2 Plac...

Page 22: ...possible NOTICE Placing the idle control switch in the OFF position Figure 17 allows the engine to operate at a maximum speed of about 3600 RPM s When the idle control switch Figure 18 is placed in th...

Page 23: ...3 Main Circuit Breaker OFF NOTICE When using a combination of dual receptacles total load should not exceed the rated capacity of the generator 2 Place GFCI circuit breaker Figure 24 in the OFF positi...

Page 24: ...ely 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 slowly to distribute the oil Slowly ro...

Page 25: ...200 HRS Engine Oil CHECK X CHANGE Air Cleaner CHECK X X CHANGE X 1 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 F...

Page 26: ...il when the oil is warm as shown in Figure 29 2 Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container 3 Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as list...

Page 27: ...240 Re1 3 Rectifier CON1 Receptacle L5 30R CON2 Receptacle L6 20R CON3 Receptacle 5 15R CB UPM 2 20A CB1 CP 31E 15N 15A SW1 Idle Control Switch SW2 Operation Switch SW3 Starter Switch RC Idle Control...

Page 28: ...k plug and compression is normal Wrong fuel type Flush fuel system and replace with correct type of fuel Water or dust in fuel system Flush fuel system Air cleaner dirty Clean or replace air cleaner D...

Page 29: ...efective Replace ignition coil Engine overheats Spark plug heat value improper Replace with correct type of spark plug Incorrect type of fuel Replace with correct type of fuel Cooling fins dirty Clean...

Page 30: ...ill not turn on NO LOAD Defective circuit breaker Replace circuit breaker Circuit breaker will turn on LOADED but trips immediately Overload Condition Reduce load or replace breaker Load circuit is sh...

Page 31: ...GAC 6HZ 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 page 31 notes...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...1 3015419604 rubber suspension 4 1725419214 rubber suspension 3 9807955846 SPARK PLUG 1 15510ZE2043 SWITCH ASSY OIL ALERT 1 15510ZE2053 SWITCH ASSY OIL ALERT 1 34150ZH7003 ALERT UNIT OIL 2 28462ZE3W0...

Page 34: ...MASSE A LA CARCASSE DU MOTEUR 211052 120 V OFF GAC 2 2H POWERED by Honda Engines 120V 15A GR PRISE DE TERRE AC CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERRUPTEUR DE COURANT PRINCIPAL NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME NEUTRE MIS A L...

Page 35: ...0 6 A5552000704A DECAL OPERATING INSTR ENGLISH 1 A55200070A 7 A9508200004 DECAL FUEL COCK 1 A90820000 8 W7900631302 DECAL MQ LOGO 6000 STRIPE 1 S 5015 10 A3532100304A DECAL SPECIFICATION 1 A33210030A...

Page 36: ...page 36 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 GAC6HZ GENERATOR ASSY...

Page 37: ...ABSORBER 2 1 3 0071706304 BEARING 1 2 7901017004 SET BOLT ROTOR 1 3 0801086104 SET WASHER BEARING 1 4 0040010000 WASHER LOCK 1 5 A5136001103 ARMATURE ASSY 1 6 7901315502 END BRACKET 1 7 7871315022 END...

Page 38: ...page 38 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 GAC6HZ CONTROL BOX ASSY...

Page 39: ...CUIT BREAKER 15 AMP 1 15 0027103006 MACHINE SCREW 2 16 0601830737 OPERATION SWITCH 1 17 0602100102 STATER SWITCH 1 18 0601823853 SLOW DOWN UNIT 1 19 0027104010 MACHINE SCREW 2 20 0601823204 RECTIFIER...

Page 40: ...page 40 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 GAC6HZ MUFFLER ASSY...

Page 41: ...RESTOR SPARK 1 REPLACES P N 0602313060 6 90183671003 TAPPING SCREW 1 REPLACES P N 0602322060 7 0017106012 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 8 18333ZB4800 GASKET 1 REPLACES P N 0602320175 9 957000802000 BOLT HEX HEAD 2...

Page 42: ...page 42 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 GAC6HZ PIPE FRAME ASSY...

Page 43: ...BOLT 2 14 7905512002 FUEL TANK 1 15 0810106004 CAP FUEL TANK 1 16 0810107103 FUEL FILTER 1 17 0602125034 FUEL GAGE 1 18 7855525514 RUBBER CUSHION 2 19 7855525604 COLLAR 2 20 0017108030 HEX HEAD BOLT 2...

Page 44: ...page 44 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 AIR CLEANER ASSY...

Page 45: ...ANER 1 4 17220ZB4003 CASE AIR CLEANER 1 S N 1157236 AND BELOW 4 17220Z5R000 CASE AIR CLEANER 1 S N 1157237 AND ABOVE 5 17222ZC2000 STAY AIR CLEANER 1 6 17231899000 COVER AIR CLEANER 1 7 17235899000 CL...

Page 46: ...page 46 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CAMSHAFT ASSY...

Page 47: ...LIFTER VALVE 2 5 14451ZE1013 PIVOT ROCKER ARM 2 6 14568ZE1000 SPRING WEIGHT RETURN 1 7 14711ZE3000 VALVE IN 1 8 14721ZE3000 VALVE EX 1 9 14751ZE2003 SPRING VALVE 2 10 14771ZE2000 RETAINER IN VALVE SP...

Page 48: ...page 48 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CARBURETOR ASSY...

Page 49: ...SSY BE82B B 1 USE UP TO S N1030950 INCLUDES ITEMS W 8 16100Z5LF12 CARBURETOR ASSY BE82M B 1 USE FROM S N 1132679 INCLUDES ITEMS W 9 16124ZE0005 SCREW THROTTLE STOP 1 10 16148141881 CAP CHOKE LEVER DUS...

Page 50: ...page 50 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CARBURETOR ASSY...

Page 51: ...3149964003 BUSH ARM PIVOT 1 31 88911MJ3000 GROMMET FENDER 1 32 90431ZE2700 WASHER CHOKE LEVER 1 33 90432ZE2700 SEAL CHOKE LEVER 2 34 90433ZE2700 WASHER THRUST 2 7X8 1 35 90434ZE2700 COLLAR LEVER 1 36...

Page 52: ...page 52 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CONTROL ASSY...

Page 53: ...550ZE3700 ARM GOVERNOR 1 3 16555ZE3000 ROD GOVERNOR 1 4 16561ZE3000 SPRING GOVERNOR 1 5 16562ZE3700 SPRING THROTTLE RETURN 1 9 16570ZE3700 CONTROL ASSY 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 19 16584883300 SPRING CONTROL...

Page 54: ...page 54 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CRANKCASE COVER ASSY...

Page 55: ...MS W 8 16511ZE8000 WEIGHT GOVERNOR 3 9 16512ZE3000 HOLDER GOVERNOR WEIGHT 1 10 16513ZE2000 PIN GOVERNOR WEIGHT 3 11 16531ZE2000 SLIDER GOVERNOR 1 USE UP TO S N 3460754 11 16531ZOA000 SLIDER GOVERNOR 1...

Page 56: ...page 56 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CRANKSHAFT ASSY...

Page 57: ...ANKSHAFT ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 1 13310ZE3701 CRANKSHAFT COMP 1 INCLUDES ITEM W 1 13310ZE3702 CRANKSHAFT COMP 1 INCLUDES ITEM W 2 13351ZE3010 WEIGHT BALANCER 1 5 961006207000 BEARING RA...

Page 58: ...page 58 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CYLINDER BARREL ASSY...

Page 59: ...RNOR ARM 1 4 31161ZE2000 WIRE GROUND 1 5 90013883000 BOLT FLANGE 6X12 CT200 1 6 90131883000 BOLT DRAIN PLUG 2 7 90446KE1000 WASHER 8 2X17X0 8 1 8 91201ZE3004 OIL SEAL 35X52X8 1 9 91203952771 OIL SEAL...

Page 60: ...page 60 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD ASSY...

Page 61: ...L 1 4 12216ZE2300 CLIP VALVE GUIDE 1 5 12251ZE3W00 GASKET CYLINDER HEAD 1 6 12310ZE2020 COVER HEAD 1 8 12391ZE2020 GASKET CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1 10 90014ZE2000 BOLT HEAD COVER 1 11 90042ZE3700 BOLT STU...

Page 62: ...page 62 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE FAN cover ASSY...

Page 63: ...0 page 63 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE FAN cover ASSY NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 2 19610ZE3700ZB COVER FAN NH1 BLACK 1 3 19631ZE3W00 SHROUD 1 6 81329567020 GROMMET DRAIN HOLE 1 7 90013883000 BOLT...

Page 64: ...page 64 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE FLYWHEEL ASSY...

Page 65: ...Y STARTER 1 3 31100ZE3722 FLYWHEEL COMP LAMP 1 4 90201ZE3790 NUT SPECIAL 16MM 1 USE UP TO S N 2536522 4 90201ZE3V00 NUT SPECIAL 16MM 1 USE FROM S N 2536523 4 90201ZE3V00 NUT SPECIAL 16MM 1 USE UP TO S...

Page 66: ...page 66 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE IGNITION COIL ASSY...

Page 67: ...ASSY LAMP 12V 25W 1 3 31510ZE3003 COIL ASSY LAMP 12V 25W 1 6 31511ZE3000 CLAMP WIRE 1 7 31512ZE2000 GROMMET WIRE 1 10 36101ZE3800 WIRE STOP SWITCH 470MM 1 11 36103ZE1000 HOLDER STOP SWITCH WIRE 1 12 9...

Page 68: ...page 68 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE PISTON ASSY...

Page 69: ...03 RING SET PISTON 0 75 OPTIONAL 1 1 13013ZE5L004 RING SET PISTON 0 75 OPTIONAL 1 2 13101ZE3W00 PISTON STD 1 2 13102ZE3W00 PISTON 0 25 1 2 13103ZE3W00 PISTON 0 50 1 2 13104ZE3W00 PISTON 0 75 1 2 13101...

Page 70: ...page 70 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE RECOIL STARTER ASSY...

Page 71: ...ER RETURN 1 7 28443ZE2W01 SPRING RATCHET 2 8 28444ZE2W01 RETAINER SPRING 1 9 28445ZE2W01 HOLDER SPRING 1 10 28461ZE2W01 GRIP STARTER 1 USE UP TO S N 2935312 10 28461ZE2W02 GRIP STARTER 1 USE FROM S N...

Page 72: ...page 72 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE SOLENOID ASSY...

Page 73: ...E30 LEVER THROTTLE 1 3 36160ZB4003 SOLENOID ASSY 1 3 36160ZB4003 SOLENOID ASSY 1 USE UP TO S N 1135653 3 36160ZB4013 SOLENOID ASSY 1 USE FROM S N 1135654 4 90013883000 BOLT FLANGE 6X12 CT200 1 5 93500...

Page 74: ...page 74 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE Starter motor ASSY...

Page 75: ...ER 1 USE FROM S N 1132042 INCLUDES ITEMS W 5 31211ZE2003 BRAKCET CENTER 1 6 31212ZE3003 BRACKET FRONT 1 7 31213ZE2003 GEAR DRIVE PINION 1 8 31215ZE2003 BRUSH 2 9 31218ZE3003 YOKE COMP 1 10 31219ZE2003...

Page 76: ...page 76 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE FUEL COCK ASSY...

Page 77: ...0ZB4015 COCK ASSY FUEL 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 3 16952ZB4005 SCREEN FUEL STRAINER 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 4 16958397771 O RING 1 5 16959471831 FILTER CUP 1 6 16967GA6671 CUP FUEL STRAINER 1 7 90854ZB2000 RUBBER...

Page 78: ...page 78 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE DECALS ASSY...

Page 79: ...1 USE FROM S N 1100778 3 87521ZE2W02 EMBLEM GX240 HONDA 8 0 1 3 87521ZE2W03 EMBLEM GX240 HONDA 8 0 1 USE UP TO S N 1129743 3 87521ZE2W04 EMBLEM GX240 1 USE FROM S N 1129744 4 87594ZB4A00 MARK OIL CAU...

Page 80: ...page 80 GAC 6HZ 60 hz gENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE TOOL KIT...

Page 81: ...81 HONDA GX340K1 U1EDE2 ENGINE TOOL KIT NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 1 89000ZE1000 TOOL KIT 1 INCLUDES ITEMS W 2 89218ZE1000 WRENCH COMP SPARK PLUG 1 3 89219805000 HANDLE BOX WRENCH 1 4 990011012...

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: ...GAC 6HZ 60 hz GENERATOR operation and parts manual rev 1 03 31 10 page 83 notes...

Page 84: ...r the information published in this publication at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations UNITED STATES Multiquip Corporate Of ce MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave Carson...

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