North Star M165923V.1 owner manual Starting the Engine

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Operation (cont’d)

3. Starting the Engine

After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine.

To start the engine:

1)Disconnect all loads to the generator.

2)Turn the gasoline line valve to the ON position.

3)For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position. To restart a warm engine, move choke lever to half choke or to RUN position.

4)Start the engine:

a) Turn the engine key switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts.

NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, release key and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start again. Cranking the electric starter for more than 5 seconds continuously can overheat and damage the starter motor.

b)Release the key when the engine starts.

5)When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN position.

6)Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to:

a)Check and refuel the engine on a regular basis. A tank of gas should last about 4 hours under 100% load, and about 8 hours under 50% load. See engine owner’s manual for more detail.

WARNING:

A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot. Let cool at least 2 minutes.

b)Check engine oil level each time you refuel.

c)Change oil after the first 20 operating hours, and at least every 100 operating hours thereafter, as directed in the engine owner’s manual.

WARNING:

Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray over face and body.

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Contents

Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders 10,500 Watt Continuous 13,000 Watt Surge CapacityHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorWarranty Registration About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Specifications Item #165923Safety Label Locations Item #165923V.1 Part numbers DescriptionMachine Component Identification Item #165923V.1 DescriptionReference Guide Power Load Planning & Management Example conversion to wattsPower Load Planning & Management cont’d Total 6275WUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Installation / Initial Set-UpPlanning the Power Load Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source 13000 PPG Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Select a Suitable Site Installation / Initial Set-Up Grounding the generator Battery Installation General safety rules for operation OperationOperation cont’d Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank Preparing for Operation ManualOperation cont’d Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal Protection Starting the Engine Checking Generator Output Stopping Connecting LoadsStop the engine using the following steps Store the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry Storage & ExerciseOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBattery Safety Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety Installation & Set-up GeneralKnow how to operate Safety Before UseInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety Personal protective equipmentSafety During Use Gasoline SafetySafety After use Safety Inspection/MaintenanceGenerator Exploded View Rev Diag # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev Diag # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev Ref # Description Qty