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North Star M165957K owner manual Prepare engine for long term storage if needed, Operation cont’d

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Operation (cont’d)

Prepare engine for long term storage if needed

If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from forming and causing malfunction of the engine.

Prepare engine for long term storage by:

oRemoving all gasoline from the tank and carburetor

oAdding fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following manufacturer’s instructions)

Fuel stabilizer steps:

1.Ensure gasoline tank is full.

2.Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.

3.Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.

4.Shut off engine

5.Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug

6.Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole

7.Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter (or pull the recoil) a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.

8.Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark plug wire.

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North Star M165957K owner manual Prepare engine for long term storage if needed, Operation cont’d

Contents

STOP Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & StorageAny Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders 6600 Watt Continuous 8000 Watt Surge CapacityHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Installation / Initial Set-UpOperation Read this Manual About Your GeneratorAbout Your Generator Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generatorAll Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this Warranty RegistrationAbout Your Generator cont’d equipment to othersSPECIFICATIONS Specifications - Item #165957KOn-Product Warning Labels Safety Label Locations - Item #165957KTo order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at Part numbersMachine Component Identification - Item #165957K DescriptionDescription REFERENCE GUIDE Machine Component Identification - Item #165957KPower Load Planning & Management Example conversion to wattsExample Power Load Planning & Management cont’dDevice to be Powered Greater ofSteps for Installation / Initial Set-Up Installation / Initial Set-Up2. Planning the Power Load 3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you needDANGER 3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power SourceUsing as a Back-up Power Source for a Building Installation / Initial Set-UpPortable Power Using as aWhen using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug SourceInstallation / Initial Set-Up Current/PowerMaximum Extension Cord Length Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fireThe generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface 4. Select a Suitable SiteDry, level surface Outdoors onlyclearance Hot exhaustThe exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause combustible materials to catch on fire5. Grounding the generator Installation / Initial Set-UpSafety Rules 6. Battery InstallationGeneral Battery Connecting the5. Connecting Electrical Loads Portable Power Generation 6. Stopping 1. General safety rules for operationOperation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation OperationOperation cont’d Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank Operation cont’dfrom persons carrying a static electric charge Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 5 Grounding the Generator” ofPerform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oil 2. Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d b Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS - never indoorsInspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal Protection Operation cont’d3. Starting the Engine To start the engineOperation cont’d 4. Checking Generator Output Slight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loadsOperation cont’d Stop the engine using the following steps 5. Connecting LoadsUsing as a Portable Power Source 6. StoppingStore the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry When you are finished using the generator, you mustExercise generator every 4 weeks Perform regular maintenance 7. Storage & ExercisePrepare engine for long term storage if needed Operation cont’dFollow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair Inspect fuel system / check for leaksCheck GFCI if equipped Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped Maintenance & Repair cont’dproblems, or parts orders Keep generator clean Recharge and maintain battery if electric startProblem TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Possible CausesBattery Safety Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - Installation & Set-up GeneralInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’dSafety - Before Use Know how to operateSafety - During Use Gasoline SafetySummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety - After use Safety - Inspection/MaintenanceSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Generator Exploded View Rev - K Description Ref #Generator Exploded View Rev - K 38759Wiring Diagram Rev - K Diag #Description Generator Head Exploded View Rev - K Item #Description