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North Star M165957K About Your Generator cont’d, Warranty Registration, equipment to others

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About Your Generator (cont’d)

About Your Generator (cont’d)

NorthStar is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. The purchaser and/or user shall assume liability for any modification and/or alterations of this equipment from original design and manufacture.

Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and assumes liability therein.

Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 for any questions about the appropriate use of this generator.

Warranty Registration

Please fill out and submit the warranty registration card so that we have your contact information for any future product literature or replacement parts you may need.

ATTENTION:

All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this

equipment to others!

All persons to whom you rent/loan this generator must have access to and read this manual. Keep this owner’s manual with the generator at all times and advise all persons who will operate the machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely operate the generator and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.

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North Star M165957K owner manual About Your Generator cont’d, Warranty Registration, equipment to others

Contents

Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & StorageSTOP 6600 Watt Continuous 8000 Watt Surge CapacityHazard Signal Word Definitions Operation Table of ContentsInstallation / Initial Set-Up About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generatorAbout Your Generator cont’d Warranty RegistrationAll Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to othersSpecifications - Item #165957K SPECIFICATIONSTo order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at Safety Label Locations - Item #165957KOn-Product Warning Labels Part numbersDescription Machine Component Identification - Item #165957KDescription Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K REFERENCE GUIDEExample conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementDevice to be Powered Power Load Planning & Management cont’dExample Greater of2. Planning the Power Load Installation / Initial Set-UpSteps for Installation / Initial Set-Up 3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you needUsing as a Back-up Power Source for a Building 3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power SourceDANGER Installation / Initial Set-UpWhen using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug Using as aPortable Power SourceMaximum Extension Cord Length Current/PowerInstallation / Initial Set-Up Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fireDry, level surface 4. Select a Suitable SiteThe generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface Outdoors onlyThe exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause Hot exhaustclearance combustible materials to catch on fireInstallation / Initial Set-Up 5. Grounding the generatorGeneral Battery 6. Battery InstallationSafety Rules Connecting theOperation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation 1. General safety rules for operation5. Connecting Electrical Loads Portable Power Generation 6. Stopping OperationOperation cont’d from persons carrying a static electric charge Static electricity and filling the gasoline tankOperation cont’d Perform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oil in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 5 Grounding the Generator” ofCheck the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed 2. Preparing for Operationb Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS - never indoors Operation cont’dOperation cont’d Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal ProtectionOperation cont’d 3. Starting the EngineTo start the engine Operation cont’d 4. Checking Generator OutputSlight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loads Using as a Portable Power Source 5. Connecting LoadsStop the engine using the following steps 6. StoppingExercise generator every 4 weeks Perform regular maintenance When you are finished using the generator, you mustStore the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry 7. Storage & ExerciseOperation cont’d Prepare engine for long term storage if neededMaintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairFollow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles Inspect fuel system / check for leaksproblems, or parts orders Maintenance & Repair cont’dCheck GFCI if equipped Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped Keep generator clean Recharge and maintain battery if electric startTroubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible CausesSafety - Installation & Set-up Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationBattery Safety GeneralSafety - Before Use Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’dInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety Know how to operateSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety - During UseGasoline Safety Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety - After useSafety - Inspection/Maintenance Generator Exploded View Rev - K Generator Exploded View Rev - K Ref #Description 38759Description Wiring Diagram Rev - KDiag # Description Generator Head Exploded View Rev - KItem #