North Star M165939J owner manual Operation cont’d

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Operation (cont’d)

Prepare engine for long term storage if needed

If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from forming and causing malfunction of the engine.

Prepare engine for long term storage by:

oRemoving all gasoline from the tank and carburetor

OR

oAdding fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following manufacturer’s instructions)

Fuel stabilizer steps:

1.Ensure gasoline tank is full.

2.Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.

3.Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.

4.Shut off engine

5.Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug

6.Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole

7.Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter (or pull the recoil) a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.

8.Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark plug wire.

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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 6275WInstallation / Initial Set-Up Planning the Power LoadUnpacking & 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 Switching Fuels during operation Stop the engine using the following stepsStopping 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’dKnow how to operate \Gasoline SafetyPropane & Natural Gas 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