North Star 6500 DPG owner manual Generator Features

GENERATOR FEATURES

Reference 1 - Gas Cap with Gauge. The gas cap is extra large, creating a large hole for refilling 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 2 - 6.5 Gallon Fuel Tank. Large tank allows for extended run capabilities. Always allow room for fuel expansion by not filling the tank completely full.

Reference 3 - Operating Instructions. Reference 4 - Control Panel. See Figure 3 for

details.

WARNING Contact a licensed electrician to wire electrical plugs and/or cordsets. Improper wiring could result in a fire or electrical shock.

Reference 5 - Oil Filter Access Cov er. Your Yanmar engine is equipped with a reusable oil filter. Access to the oil filter is achieved by loosening the fixing bolt and then rotating the cover plate. The filter should be inspected during each oil change. Consult your Yanmar engine manual for further details.

Reference 6 - Oil Drain Plug. Removal of plug allows drainage of oil from the engine. Consult your Yanmar engine manual for further details.

Reference 7 - Oil Fill and Dip Stick. Consult your Yanmar engine owners manual for details concerning oil changing intervals.

Reference 8 - Recoil Handle. Consult your owners manual for engine starting or refer to page 8 of this manual.

Reference 9 - Air Cleaner Housing. Refer to your Yanmar engine manual for air cleaner care.

Reference 10 - Muffler. Nev er operate the generator without the deflector installed in the upright position.

Reference 11 - Decompression Lev er. Reduces the force required to recoil start the engine.

Reference 12 - Warning Labels. Nev er operate the generator or engine until all warning labels are fully understood. If warning labels are missing contact our customer service department at 1-800-270-0810.

Reference 13 - Ignition Fuse. Your engine is equipped with a 15 Amp automotive style fuse located inside the white protective case.

Reference 14 - Vibration Isolation Mounts. The engine and generator are mounted on rubber mounts that absorb most of the engine vibration. This feature eliminates the tendency of the

machine to “walk” which is common in most engine powered equipment. If the mounts appear damaged, replace with factory approved parts.

Reference 15 -Battery Box and Battery. The battery is located inside the battery box and is intended for starting the engine.

Reference 16 - Generator. Your NorthStar product is equipped with a high quality brushless generator. The generator is maintenance free and will provide years of dependable service.

Figure 3 (Ref. 17-25) 00323

Reference 17 - Main line Breaker. The main

line breaker is a two pole thermomagnetic resettable circuit breaker. The circuit breaker will protect the generator from overload and short circuit conditions. To reset the circuit breaker move the toggle to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. When this circuit breaker is in the OFF position, all receptacles will be off.

Reference 18 - Thermal Circuit Breakers. The control panel has two thermal circuit breakers. If the circuit breaker trips, a black post will extend from the circuit breaker, push the black post to reset the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker will not reset, wait two minutes and try again.

Reference 19 - 120 Volt-20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle. The control panel is equipped with four 120 Volt-20 Amp ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) receptacles (NEMA 5-20R). The receptacles will accept either NEMA 5-15P or NEMA 5-20P plugs. In the center of each duplex receptacle there are both a test/reset button and a indicator lamp. If there is a fault condition with a load connected to a duplex receptacle, the indicator lamp will glow and the reset button will extend. To test the GFCI press the test button and the reset button should extend.

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