North Star M165939J owner manual Reference Guide

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Machine Component Identification - Item #165939J

REFERENCE GUIDE

 

Reference 1 – Air Cleaner

Refer to your Honda engine manual for air cleaner care.

 

Reference 2 – Gas Cap with Gauge

The gas cap is extra large, creating a large hole for refueling

 

 

 

and a comfortable grip. You can always monitor the fuel level

 

 

 

without removing the cap by using the fuel level indicator built

 

 

 

into the gas cap.

 

 

Reference 3 – 10.0 Gallon Gas Tank

Large tank allows for extended run capabilities. Always allow

 

 

 

room for gasoline expansion by not filling the gas tank

 

 

completely full.

 

Reference 4 – Battery Box

The battery box provides protection for the battery and will accept

 

 

 

the standard lawn tractor size battery (Group U1-7). The engine

 

 

 

requires a 12 volts battery. See battery section for sizing.

 

 

Reference 5 - LPG/NG-3/4” NPT Gas

WARNING Hookup must comply with the Federal and Local

 

 

Inlet

jurisdiction of Liquid Petroleum (LP) and Natural Gas (NG).

 

 

ALWAYS have a qualified technician complete the LP/NG

 

 

hookup. Improper installation can cause injury or death. LP/NG

 

 

are lethal and explosive gases. If you smell gas, exit area

 

 

immediately, if possible shut off the LP/NG supply. Before you

 

 

start engine, smell next to floor for gas, if you do smell gas:

 

 

DO NOT start engine.

 

 

DO NOT light a match.

 

 

DO NOT flip on an electrical switch.

 

 

Exit area immediately and call gas supplier or fire

 

 

department.

 

 

Minimum flow range required: NG - 3.25 CFM;

 

 

LPG - 9.33 LB/hr., or 2.2 GAL/hr.

 

 

Pressure Range: 4-6 ounces, OR 7-11 inches of water column.

 

 

NEVER over pressurize.

 

Reference 6 - 120/240V, 50A, Circuit

This portable generator has one 120/240 volt, 50 Amp thermal

 

 

Breaker

magnetic 2 pole circuit breaker. This circuit breaker is the main

 

 

 

line circuit breaker and will sever power to the control panel

 

 

 

receptacles when in the off or tripped position. To reset this circuit

 

 

 

breaker, move the circuit breaker handle to the OFF position.

 

 

 

Then move the breaker handle to the ON position. If the circuit

 

 

 

breaker continues to trip, reduce load to the generator. If

 

 

 

nuisance tripping continues one or more electrical loads may be

 

 

 

defective and must be repaired by a qualified electrician.

 

 

Reference 7 - 120/240V, 50A

The generator control panel has one 120/240 volt, 50 amp NEMA

 

 

Receptacle

14-50R receptacle. This receptacle is protected by Reference 6.

 

 

The mating plug for this receptacle is a NEMA 14-50P. This

 

 

receptacle is useful when installing a transfer switch.

 

Reference 8 - 120/240V, 30A

The generator control panel has one 120/240 volt, 30 amp

 

 

Receptacle

NEMA L14-30R locking device receptacle. This receptacle is

 

 

 

protected by Reference 9. The mating plug for this receptacle is

 

 

 

a NEMA L14-30P.

 

 

Reference 9 - 120/240V, 30A, Circuit

This generator has one 120/240 volt, 30 Amp thermal magnetic

 

 

Breaker

2 pole circuit breaker. To reset this circuit breaker, move the

 

 

circuit breaker handle to the OFF position. Then move the

 

 

breaker handle to the ON position.

 

Reference 10 - 120V, 30A Receptacle

The control panel has one 120 volt, 30 amp NEMA L5-30R

 

 

 

receptacle. This receptacle is protected by Reference 11. The

 

 

 

mating plug for this receptacle is a NEMA L5-30P.

 

 

Reference 11 - 120V, 30A Circuit

The generator control panel has a 120-volt, 30 amp thermal

 

 

Breaker

circuit breaker. To reset the circuit breaker, wait 15 seconds

 

 

and press the extended button back into the circuit breaker

 

 

housing.

 

Reference 12 - 120V, 20A Circuit

The generator control panel has two 120 volt, 20 amp thermal

 

 

Breaker

circuit breakers. To reset the circuit breaker, wait 15 seconds

 

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Contents M165939J Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165939J SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165939JDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165939JReference Guide Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementTotal 6275W Power Load Planning & Management cont’dInstallation / 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 Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Manual Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d Natural Gas Start LPG/NG supply If usingOperation cont’d Starting the Engine Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural GasTo start engine using gasoline Checking Generator Output Connecting Loads Switching Fuels during operation Stop the engine using the following stepsStopping Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you mustOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSummary of Importation Information for Operation Battery SafetySummary of Importation Information for Operation cont’d Installation / Initial Set-up Safety\Gasoline Safety Know how to operatePropane & 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 Diag # Description Qty Fuel Delivery System Rev JRef # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev J