North Star M165939J owner manual Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex

Machine Component Identification - Item #165939J

	and press the extended button back into the circuit breaker
	housing.
Reference 13 - 120V, 20A, Duplex	The generator has a control panel with two duplex (two
Receptacle	receptacles in a common housing) receptacles. This duplex is a
	120-volt (V) 20 amp (A) straight blade receptacle, National
	Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) number 5-20R.
	This receptacle accepts NEMA plug number 5-20P. The
	duplex is capable of drawing 20A out of either receptacle or a
	combination of both.
Reference 14 - Fuel Selector Switch	Switching from LP or NG to gasoline:
	1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
	2. Turn the gas line valve to ON position.
	3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the GASOLINE position.
	Switching from gasoline to LP or NG:
	1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
	2. Make sure LP or NG fuel is being supplied.
	3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the LP/NG position.
	4. Momentary sputtering is common.
	5. Turn gasoline line valve to OFF position.
Reference 15 – Hour Meter	The control panel includes an hour meter to monitor engine run
	time. The hour meter will not work if the 120 volt, 20 amp circuit
	breaker is OFF (Reference 12).
Reference 16 – Oil Drain Area	This product was designed with a large window in the base
	directly below the engine oil drain plug (Reference 18). The
	large window facilitates a quick and clean process to change
	engine oil.
Reference 17 – Demand Regulator	Controls the flow of LP or NG gas into the engine carburetor.
Assembly
Reference 18 – Oil Drain Plug	Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil change
	recommendations.
Reference 19 – Oil Level Dip Stick	Refer to your Honda engine manual for proper oil level
	recommendations.
Reference 20 – Engine Oil Fill Port	Remove the oil fill cap to add engine oil.
Reference 21 – Engine Key Switch	The engine key switch is located on the front of the engine.
	Always locate this switch and be familiar with its location before
	operating the generator.
Reference 22 – Engine Choke Lever	Used during cold starts. Refer to the Honda engine manual for
	usage.
Reference 23 – Vibration Isolation	The engine and generator head is mounted on rubber cylinders
Mount	that absorb most of the engine vibration. This feature
	eliminates the tendency of the machine to “walk” which is
	common with engine powered equipment.
Reference 24 – Engine Exhaust Filter	The muffler is designed to reduce engine noise. Keep debris
	and combustible materials away from the muffler. The muffler
	contains a spark arrester. Refer to the Honda engine owner’s
	manual for spark arrester maintenance.
Reference 25 – Engine Oil Filter	Replace the oil filter at each oil change. Replace with Honda
	genuine replacement parts.
Reference 26 – Generator Head	The electricity producing part of the generator.
Reference 27 – Gas Line Shutoff	The fuel tank has an ON-OFF valve mounted underneath.
Valve	Always keep this valve closed (OFF) when the generator is not
	in use.

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