North Star M165939J owner manual Battery Installation

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Installation / Initial Set-Up

7. Battery Installation

Your generator’s engine is equipped with an electric starter which requires the installation of a 12- volt lawn tractor size battery (Group U1). See the “Specifications” section of this manual for more specific battery requirements for this generator model, such as minimum amperage or CCA rating.

The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed in the protective battery box located near the engine. Follow the instructions detailed below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.

WARNING: Battery hazards

Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can cause electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion.

ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.

	General Battery		•	ALWAYS use eye protection when handling batteries.
	Safety Rules		•	NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
			• NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or
				any non-insulated tools.
			• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
				neutralize with baking soda.

	Connecting the		Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
	battery		1.	Find the battery cables located inside the battery box.
			1.	Find the battery cables located inside the battery box.
			2.	Connect the red cable to the positive(+) terminal of the battery.
			3.	Then connect the black cable to the negative(-)terminal of the battery.

	Disconnecting the		Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
	battery		1.	First, disconnect the black cable from the negative(-)terminal of the
			1.
				battery.
			2.	Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive(+) terminal of the
				battery.

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Contents M165939J Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorAbout Your Generator cont’d Read this ManualSpecifications Specifications Item #165939JSafety Label Locations Item #165939J Part numbers DescriptionMachine Component Identification Item #165939J DescriptionReference Guide Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex Power Load Planning & Management Example conversion to wattsPower Load Planning & Management cont’d Total 6275WPlanning the Power Load Installation / Initial Set-UpUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if needed Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Generator Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Select a Suitable Site Structure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation General safety rules for operation OperationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Preparing for Operation ManualOperation cont’d Start LPG/NG supply If using Natural GasOperation cont’d Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural Gas Starting the EngineTo start engine using gasoline Checking Generator Output Connecting Loads Stop the engine using the following steps Switching Fuels during operationStopping When you are finished using the generator, you must Storage & ExerciseOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBattery Safety Summary of Importation Information for OperationInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety Summary of Importation Information for Operation cont’dPropane & Natural Gas Safety Know how to operate\Gasoline Safety Personal protective equipmentSafety During Use Safety After use Generator Exploded View Rev J Fig # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev J Diag # Description Qty Fuel Delivery System Rev J Diag # Description QtyGenerator Head Exploded View Rev J Ref # Description Qty