Table of Contents | North Star M165938N specs

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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Watt Continuous 8,000 Watt Surge Capacity Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your Generator Read this Manual About Your Generator cont’d Specifications Item #165938N Specifications Part numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165938N Description Machine Component Identification Item #165938N Reference Guide Reference 9 Vibration Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & Management Example Power Load Planning & Management cont’d Installation / 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 exhaust Structure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operation Operation cont’d Operation cont’d Preparing for Operation Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed Generator on gasoline Natural Gas Start LPG/NG supply If using Operation cont’d Starting the Engine Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural Gas To 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 must Operation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety Installation & Set-up Battery Safety Safety Before Use Installation / Initial Set-up SafetyKnow how to operate Personal protective equipment Safety During UseGasoline Safety Propane & Natural Gas Safety Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety Inspection/Maintenance Safety After use Generator Exploded View Rev- N Diag # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev- N Item # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N