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Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
6600 Watt Continuous 8000 Watt Surge Capacity
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Operation
Table of Contents
Installation / Initial Set-Up
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About Your Generator
About Your Generator
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All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this
Warranty Registration
About Your Generator cont’d
equipment to others
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications - Item #165957K
On-Product Warning Labels
Safety Label Locations - Item #165957K
To order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at
Part numbers
Description
Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K
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REFERENCE GUIDE
Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K
Power Load Planning & Management
Example conversion to watts
Example
Power Load Planning & Management cont’d
Device to be Powered
Greater of
Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up
Installation / Initial Set-Up
2. Planning the Power Load
3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need
DANGER
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source
Using as a Back-up Power Source for a Building
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Portable Power
Using as a
When using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug
Source
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Current/Power
Maximum Extension Cord Length
Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire
The generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface
4. Select a Suitable Site
Dry, level surface
Outdoors only
clearance
Hot exhaust
The exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause
combustible materials to catch on fire
5. Grounding the generator
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Safety Rules
6. Battery Installation
General Battery
Connecting the
5. Connecting Electrical Loads Portable Power Generation 6. Stopping
1. General safety rules for operation
Operation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation
Operation
Operation cont’d
from persons carrying a static electric charge
Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank
Operation cont’d
Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed
in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 5 Grounding the Generator” of
Perform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oil
2. Preparing for Operation
Operation cont’d
b Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS - never indoors
Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal Protection
Operation cont’d
Operation cont’d
3. Starting the Engine
To start the engine
Operation cont’d
4. Checking Generator Output
Slight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loads
Stop the engine using the following steps
5. Connecting Loads
Using as a Portable Power Source
6. Stopping
Store the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry
When you are finished using the generator, you must
Exercise generator every 4 weeks Perform regular maintenance
7. Storage & Exercise
Prepare engine for long term storage if needed
Operation cont’d
Follow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles
Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance & Repair
Inspect fuel system / check for leaks
Check GFCI if equipped Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped
Maintenance & Repair cont’d
problems, or parts orders
Keep generator clean Recharge and maintain battery if electric start
Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Possible Causes
Battery Safety
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
Safety - Installation & Set-up
General
Installation / Initial Set-up Safety
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - Before Use
Know how to operate
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - During Use
Gasoline Safety
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - After use
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Generator Exploded View Rev - K
Description
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Generator Exploded View Rev - K
38759
Description
Wiring Diagram Rev - K
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Description
Generator Head Exploded View Rev - K
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