North Star M165938N owner manual Operation cont’d

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Operation (cont’d)

Perform regular maintenance

Prepare engine for long term storage if needed

Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe working condition.

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 Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Watt Continuous 8,000 Watt Surge CapacityHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorAbout Your Generator cont’d Read this ManualSpecifications Specifications Item #165938NSafety Label Locations Item #165938N Part numbers DescriptionMachine Component Identification Item #165938N DescriptionReference Guide Reference 9 Vibration Power Load Planning & Management Example conversion to wattsPower Load Planning & Management cont’d ExampleInstallation / 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 Select a Suitable Site Outdoors onlyMonoxide exhaust Away from all air intakesStructure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation General safety rules for operation OperationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed Preparing for OperationGenerator on gasoline 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 TroubleshootingSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety Installation & Set-upBattery Safety GeneralSafety Before Use Installation / Initial Set-up SafetyKnow how to operate Safety During Use Gasoline SafetyPropane & Natural Gas Safety Personal protective equipmentSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety After use Safety Inspection/MaintenanceGenerator Exploded View Rev- N Diag # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev- N Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N Item # Description Qty