North Star M165938N owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Hazard Signal Word Definitions		2
About Your Generator		4
Specifications		6
Safety Label Locations		7
Machine Component Identification		8
Power Load Planning & Management		11
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1.	Unpacking & Delivery Inspection	13
2.	Planning the Power Load	13
3.	Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or Propane (LPG) – if using	14
4. Set-up as a PORTABLE or BUILDING BACK-UP Power Source		16
5.	Selecting a Suitable Site	19
6.	Grounding the Generator	21
7.	Battery Installation	22
Operation:
1.	General Safety Rules for Operation	23
2.	Preparing for Operation	26
3.	Starting the Engine	30
4.	Checking Generator Output	32
5.	Connecting Loads	33
6.	Switching Fuels (during operation)	34
7.	Stopping the Engine	34
8.	Storage & Exercise	35
Maintenance & Repair		37
Troubleshooting		39
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation		40
Generator Exploded View		45
Wiring Diagram		47
Generator Head Exploded View		48

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Contents Watt Continuous 8,000 Watt Surge Capacity Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts OrdersHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165938N SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165938NDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165938NReference Guide Reference 9 Vibration Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementExample 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 Propane LPGHook-up Generator Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Nema Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Away from all air intakes Select a Suitable SiteOutdoors only Monoxide exhaustStructure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Preparing for Operation Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as neededGenerator on gasoline 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 TroubleshootingGeneral Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety Installation & Set-up Battery SafetySafety Before Use Installation / Initial Set-up SafetyKnow how to operate Personal protective equipment Safety During UseGasoline Safety Propane & Natural Gas SafetySummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety Inspection/Maintenance Safety After useGenerator Exploded View Rev- N Diag # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev- N Item # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N