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GAC6HR/HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/13/17) — PAGE 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GAC6HR/GAC6HRS 60Hz 

Portable Generators

Proposition 65/Start Fires Warnings ........................ 2

Table Of Contents .................................................... 3

Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 4

Nameplate/Safety Information ................................. 5

Safety Information .............................................. 6-11

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

Specifications (Engine) .......................................... 13

Dimensions ............................................................ 14

Installation ........................................................ 16-17

General Information ............................................... 18

Components (Generator) .................................. 19-21

Inspection/Setup ............................................... 22-23

Operation .......................................................... 24-26

Shutdown ............................................................... 27

Preparation For Long Term Storage ...................... 28

Maintenance ..................................................... 29-32

Generator Wiring Diagram (GAC6HR)  ................. 33

Generator Wiring Digram (GAC6HRS)  ................. 34

Troubleshooting (Generator) .................................. 35

Troubleshooting (Engine) .................................. 36-37

Explanation 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 (GAC6HR) .................... 44-45

Control Box Assembly (GAC6HRS) .................. 46-47

Pipe Frame Assembly ....................................... 48-49

Battery Assembly (GAC6HRS) ......................... 50-51

Muffler Assembly .............................................. 52-53

Wheel Kit Assembly .......................................... 54-55

Engine Service Parts ........................................ 56-57

Terms And Conditions Of Sale — Parts ................ 58

 NOTICE

Specifications and part numbers are subject to change 

without notice.

Summary of Contents for GAC6HR

Page 1: ...MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com MODEL GAC6HR GAC6HRS PORTABLE GENERATORS HONDA GX340RT2EDN2 GX340RT2EDE...

Page 2: ...17 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...

Page 3: ...tdown 27 Preparation For Long Term Storage 28 Maintenance 29 32 Generator Wiring Diagram GAC6HR 33 Generator Wiring Digram GAC6HRS 34 Troubleshooting Generator 35 Troubleshooting Engine 36 37 Explanat...

Page 4: ...ite 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 5: ...ngager l equipement Assurez vous que le moteur est teint et que le fil de la bougie est d econnect avant de r parer la machine ou vant tout contact avec toute pi ce en mouvement Si l equipement est al...

Page 6: ...safety 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...

Page 7: ...ot 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 neares...

Page 8: ...al combustion 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 rat...

Page 9: ...ity 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...

Page 10: ...ht 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 co...

Page 11: ...ed 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 Addi...

Page 12: ...0 kW Rated Voltage 120 240V Current Max Continuous 120V 50 0 41 6 amps Current Max Continuous 240V 25 0 20 8 amps Phase Single Phase 4 wire Frequency 60 Hz Power Factor 1 Dimensions L x W x H 30 3 x 3...

Page 13: ...art Recoil Electric Start Dimensions L x W x H 15 0 X 17 7 X 17 4 in 380 X 450 X 443 mm 15 0 X 17 7 X 17 4 in 380 X 450 X 443 mm Dry Net Weight 68 4 lbs 31 kg 68 4 lbs 31 kg SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Effe...

Page 14: ...EUTRE MIS A LA MASSE A LA CARCASSE DU MOTEUR HOUR METER COMPTEUR D HEURE 120V 20A FULL POWER SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR PLEINE PUISSANCE MARCHE ON ARRET OFF MARCHE ON ARRET OFF IDLE CONTROL CONTROL DE RALENT...

Page 15: ...GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 PAGE 15 NOTE...

Page 16: ...ARRET OFF MARCHE ON ARRET OFF IDLE CONTROL CONTROL DE RALE NTI OPERATION SWIT CH INTE RRUPTEU R DU OPERARION TOTA L LOAD WITH IN 5kW CHARGE TOTA LE MAX 5kW OFF GR PRIS E DE TERR E AC VOLT METER VOLT O...

Page 17: ...area DANGER An electric shock is apt to happen when vibrators are used Pay close attention to handling when operating vibrators and always use rubber boots and gloves to insulate the body from a short...

Page 18: ...c controls and indicators for the GAC6HR GCA6HRS generators These portable generators are supplied with an electrical control box panel To reduce vibration caused by the engine thecontrol box is also...

Page 19: ...tput voltage In addition 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...

Page 20: ...R VOLTOMETRE CA START BUTTON BOUTON DE DEMARRAGE 14 GAC6HR GAC6HRS COMPONENTS GENERATOR 14 Full Power Switch The generator is provided with a full power switch Figure 6 and Figure 7 show simplified wi...

Page 21: ...t an air cleaner 22 Muffler Heat Shield Used to reduce noise and emissions NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator welder is in use Always allow time for engine to cool before servicing 23 Spa...

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 th...

Page 23: ...place the main circuit breaker in the OFF position prior to starting the engine CAUTION Use all safety precautions specified by the battery manufacturer when working with the battery See Safety Inform...

Page 24: ...ator and shut down the generator once the ground fault has been detected Multiquip recommends that the GFCI sensing module be tested before each use of the generator Reference the maintenance section...

Page 25: ...to operate at a maximum speed of about 3600 RPM s When the idle control switch Figure 20 is placed in the up position ON the generator will run at idle speed 2600 RPM s until a load is applied at that...

Page 26: ...an external voltmeter as shown in Figure 25 verify that 240VAC is present at the 120 240V L14 30R twist lock receptacle 120V OFF V V 300 mV A A V COM 120 VAC GFCI L5 30R 120 V G W 120VAC X DOWN 240 12...

Page 27: ...le Control Switch OFF 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 28 in the OFF position Figure 28 Operation Switch OF...

Page 28: ...fuel tank completely or add STA BIL to the fuel 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 slo...

Page 29: ...X 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 I...

Page 30: ...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 clean the fuel stra...

Page 31: ...h 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...

Page 32: ...he battery terminals Figure 38 The red cable is connected to the positive terminal of the battery and the black cable is connected to the negative terminal of the battery Figure 38 Battery Connections...

Page 33: ...GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 PAGE 33 GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM GAC6HR Figure 39 Generator Wiring Diagram GAC6HR...

Page 34: ...PAGE 34 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GENERATOR WIRING DIGRAM GAC6HRS Figure 40 Generator Wiring Diagram GAC6HRS...

Page 35: ...ction 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 cir...

Page 36: ...spark 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 i...

Page 37: ...ter malfunctions if applicable Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and dirt Clean recoil assembly with soap and water Spiral spring loose Replace spiral spring Starter malfunctions Loose damaged wiring...

Page 38: ...s 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...

Page 39: ...4 RUBBER SUSPENSION 1 0430430120 CAP FUEL TANK 1 0641360030 FILTER FUEL 3 16950ZB4015 FUEL STRAINER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede replace the part numbers shown...

Page 40: ...ECT EARTH GROUND GROUND ROD TO GENERATOR GROUND POINT IL Y AURAIT UN RISQUE D LECTROCUTION MOINS QUE LA G N RATRICE SOUDEUSE NE SOIT PROPREMENT MISE A LA TERRE S ASSURER DE RELIER A LA MASSE BARRE DE...

Page 41: ...E 1 A55200070A ENGLISH 9 A5552000804 DECAL CAUTION OPS PROCEDURE 1 A5520080 FRENCH 10 A6532101004 DECAL DANGER ELECT SHOCK HAZ 1 A63210100A 11 A6532100904 DECAL WARNING EXHAUST GASES 1 A63210090A 12 A...

Page 42: ...PAGE 42 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HR GAC6HRS GENERATOR ASSY...

Page 43: ...WITH ITEM 1 2 2 7901017004 SET BOLT ROTOR 1 3 0801086104 SET WASHER BEARING 1 4 A5136001603 ARMATURE ASSY GAC6HR 1 4 A5136001703 ARMATURE ASSY GAC6HRS 1 5 7901315502 END BRACKET 1 6 0013608020 HEX HEA...

Page 44: ...PAGE 44 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HR CONTROL BOX ASSY...

Page 45: ...SWITCH 1 19 A3262800004 CONDENSER ASSY 1 20 011106015 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 REPLACES P N 0017106015 21 0017105010 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 22 0601807464 CIRCUIT BREAKER 250V 20A 2P 1 23 0021004006 MACHINE SCREW 2 24...

Page 46: ...PAGE 46 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HRS CONTROL BOX ASSY...

Page 47: ...EX HEAD BOLT 4 REPLACES P N 0017106015 21 0017105010 HEX HEAD BOLT 4 22 0602100102 START SWITCH 1 23 0601807464 CIRCUIT BREAKER 250V 20A 2P 1 24 0021004006 MACHINE SCREW 2 25 Y0601815779 TERMINAL BOAR...

Page 48: ...PAGE 48 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HR GAC6HRS PIPE FRAME ASSY...

Page 49: ...AND 2 18 7855525514 RUBBER CUSHION 2 19 7855525604 COLLAR 2 20 011208030 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 REPLACES P N 0017108030 21 011008020 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 REPLACES P N 0017108020 22 A9117200103 HANGER 1 23 0601850...

Page 50: ...PAGE 50 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HRS BATTERY ASSY...

Page 51: ...S 36 0162212024 BATTERY 201 149 12N24 3 1 37 W7905458103 BATTERY BAND 1 38 A5344200004 BATTERY BOLT 2 39 0037806000 WING NUT 2 40 0040006000 WASHER LOCK 2 41 952404470 WASHER FLAT 2 REPLACES P N 00412...

Page 52: ...PAGE 52 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HR GAC6HRS MUFFLER ASSY...

Page 53: ...12 8 18333ZB4801 GASKET 1 9 957010802000 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 10 7905461004 BRACKET 1 11 011008020 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 REPLACES P N 0017108020 12 7905460004 BRACKET 1 13 011208025 HEX HEAD BOLT 2 REPLACES P N...

Page 54: ...PAGE 54 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 GAC6HR HRS WHEEL KIT ASSY A 10 13 8 9 11 17 7 15 16 6 19 2 2 3 4 4 1 5 7 6 18 19 10 9 17 12 14...

Page 55: ...T 8 REPLACES P N 0016908020 6 42358 WASHER LOCK 16 7 0401450080 WASHER FLAT 16 8 W0805003103 GRIP 2 9 A3417401504 HANDLE 2 10 A3417401604 BRACKET HANDLE 2 11 0601851116 WASHER FLAT PLASTIC 4 12 001230...

Page 56: ...PAGE 56 GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 ENGINE SERVICE PARTS 6kW 4 2 1 3...

Page 57: ...ON AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 PAGE 57 ENGINE SERVICE PARTS NO PART NO PART NAME QTY REMARKS 1 28462ZE3W01 ROPE RECOIL STARTER 1 2 28461Z5T305 GRIP STARTER 1 3 17211899000 ELEMENT AIR CLEANER 1 4...

Page 58: ...er 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 instruc...

Page 59: ...GAC6HR HRS 60 HZ GENERATOR OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV 1 12 13 17 PAGE 59 NOTES...

Page 60: ...uip co uk Tel 0161 339 2223 Fax 0161 339 3226 COPYRIGHT 2017 MULTIQUIP INC Multiquip Inc the MQ logo and the MQ Power logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc and may not be used reproduced or...

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