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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL GA6HZR PORTABLE GENERATOR (HONDA GX340 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #3 (03/30/11) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION AND MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11)
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NOTE PAGE GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11) — PAGE 3...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Honda GX340K1EDN2 GA6HZR Portable 60 Hz Engine Generator Cylinder Head Assembly ........36-37 Here's How To Get Help ..........2 Recoil Starter Assembly........38-39 Table Of Contents ............. 3 Fan Cover Assembly ..........40-41 Parts Ordering Procedures ........4 Camshaft/Valves Assembly ........42-43 Rules For Safe Operation .........
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION: ■ Provide adequate ventilation when operating the generator. DO NOT operate the generator in any enclosed or narrow Failure to follow instructions in this manual space. The generator's gasoline engine gives off DEADLY may lead to serious injury or even death! This carbon monoxide gas.
OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The GA-6HZR portable generator is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
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Slow Down (diode 3) Generator The AC voltage will pass through the excitation diode that The Multiquip Model GA-6HZR generator has been designed converts the voltage to DC power. as a portable lightweight power source for 60 Hz (single-...
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GA-6HZR — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS PARTS NAME CIRCUIT BREAKER AC VOLTMETER IDLE CONTROL SWITCH OPERATION SWITCH 6000 FULL POWER SWITCH RECEPTACLE (250V) RECEPTACLE (120V) GA-6HZR FULL POWER SWITCH POWERED by HONDA GFCI RECEPTACLE (120V) 10 DIPSTICK 11 OIL DRAIN PLUG AC CIRCUIT BREAKER STARTER GRIP AC VOLTMETER...
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GA-6HZR — INSTALLATION Outdoor Installation Indoor Installation Exhaust gases from gasoline engines are extremely Install the generator in a location where it will not be exposed to rain or sunshine. Make sure that the generator is on secure level poisonous. Whenever an engine is installed indoors the ground so that it cannot slide or shift around.
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GA-6HZR — PRE-SETUP General Inspection Prior to Operation Circuit Breaker This generator has been thoroughly inspected and accepted To protect the generator from an overload, a 2-pole 13.5 amp prior to shipment from the factory. However, be sure to check circuit breaker is provided on the control box.
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GA-6HZR — PRE-SETUP Fuel Lubrication Oil Close the fuel cock before filling the tank. Fill the fuel tank Fill the engine crankcase with lubricating oil through the filler with clean and fresh unleaded gasoline. Do not fill the tank hole, but do not overfill. Make sure the generator is level. beyond capacity.
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(low/high RPM's). To prevent phase load. damage to the generator or power tools turn the generator OFF and consult your authorized Multiquip service dealer. PAGE 14 — GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION AND MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11)
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GA-6HZR — LOAD APPLICATION Single Phase Load CAUTION: Motors and motor-driven equipment draw Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generator much greater current for starting than and equipment to insure the wattage, amperage and during operation. frequency requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the generator for operating the equipment.
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GA-6HZR — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Starting Warm up 1. Be sure to disconnect the electrical load and switch the 1. When the engine starts, open the choke slowly. main circuit breaker to the “OFF” position prior to starting 2. Run the engine at low speed for 3 minutes without load the engine.
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GA-6HZR — MAINTENANCE General Inspection Service Daily At least daily or prior to each use, the generating set should If engine is operating in very dusty and dry grass conditions. be cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, A clogged air cleaner will result in high fuel consumption, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners.
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GA-6HZR — PREPARATION FOR LONG -TERM STORAGE Generator Storage For storage of the generating set for over 30 days, the following is required: Drain the fuel tank completely. Run the engine until the gasoline in the carburetor is completely consumed.
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GA-6HZR — WIRING DIAGRAM GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11) — PAGE 19...
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GA-6HZR — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) diagnosis based on the Engine Troubleshooting (Table 5) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper information shown below and on the proceeding page. If the handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it breakdown, please take a remedial action following the is and consult our company's business office or service...
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GA-6HZR — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) f l a i t c i l o i l o i c i f " i s s a " r i A a t - l i f r e t r i a a t - t l i f .
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GA-6HZR — TROUBLESHOOTING (GENERATOR) diagnosis based on the Generator Troubleshooting (Table 6) Practically all generator breakdowns can be prevented by information shown below and on the preceding page. If the proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the is and consult our company's business office or service plant.
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GA-6HZR — TROUBLESHOOTING (GENERATOR) i t c r o t t o r . r o i t c . d i V " . " i t c l o r c i v l o r c i v i t c l o r c i v...
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A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column.
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GA-6HZR — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS GA-6HZR1 TO 5 UNITS WITH HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE 1 to 5 Units Qty. Description 5 .... 9807955846 ..SPARK PLUG 1 .... 15510ZE2W01 ..OIL LEVEL SWITCH 1 .... 15600735700 ..DIPSTICK 1 .... 28400ZEZW01ZB RECOIL STARTER 5 ....
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GA-6HZR — GENERATOR ASSY. GENERATOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 7901002403 ROTOR ASS’Y 7871080003 FIELD COIL 0601823207 RECTIFIER 0601822638 SURGE ABSORBER 0071706304 BEARING 7901017004 SET BOLT, ROTOR 0801086104 SET WASHER, BEARING 0040010000 SPRING WASHER 7901348603 ARMATURE ASS’Y 79013A15502 END BRACKET 7871315022 END BRACKET...
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GA-6HZR — CONTROL BOX ASSY. CONTROL BOX ASSY. PAGE 28 — GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION AND MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11)
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GA-6HZR — CONTROL BOX ASSY. CONTROL BOX ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 7911811403 CONTROL BOX 0601850102 GROMMET 0601823853 SLOW DOWN UNIT 0027104010 MACHINE SCREW 0207004000 HEX. NUT 7911821413 CONTROL PANEL 7900501212 NAME PLATE ......... 1 ....S/N 2975451 AND BELOW 7900501222 NAME PLATE .........
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — RECOIL STARTER RECOIL STARTER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 28400ZE3W01ZB STARTER ASSY, RECOIL ....1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 28410ZE3W01ZB CASE COMP., RECOIL STARTER 28421ZE3W01 PULLEY, RECOIL STARTER 28422ZE2W01 RATCHET, STARTER 28441ZE2W01 SPRING, FRICTION 28442ZE2W01 SPRING, STARTER RETURN 28443ZE2W01...
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — FAN COVER FAN COVER ASSY. PAGE 40 — GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION AND MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11)
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — FAN COVER FAN COVER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 19610ZE3700ZB COVER COMP., FAN 19631ZE3W00 SHROUD 81329567020 GROMMET, DRAIN HOLE 90013883000 BOLT, FLANGE, 6X12 90654SA4003 CLIP GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11) — PAGE 41...
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — PISTON/RINGS PISTON/RINGS ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 13010ZE3003 RING SET, PISTON (STD) 13011ZE3003 RING SET, PISTON (0.25) 13012ZE3003 RING SET, PISTON (0.50) 13013ZE3003 RING SET, PISTON (0.75) 13101ZE3W00 PISTON (STD) 13102ZE3W00 PISTON (0.25) 13103ZE3W00 PISTON (0.50) 13104ZE3W00 PISTON (0.75)
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER ASSY. PAGE 46 — GA-6HZR A.C. GENERATOR— OPERATION AND MANUAL — REV. #3 (03/30/11)
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HONDA GX340K1EDN2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 15721ZB4000 TUBE BREATHER 17211899000 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 17212ZB4003 SEPARATOR, AIR CLEANER 17220ZB4003 CASE COMP., AIR CLEANER 17222ZC2000 STAY, AIR CLEANER 17231899000 COVER COMP., AIR CLEANER 17235899000 CLIP A, AIR CLEANER WIRE 17236899000...
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