North Star 10500 SBG, Installation And Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Page 1
Thank you Page 1
Important Instructions Page 1
How to Obtain Service Page 1
Notice Page 1
Safety Rules
Page 2
Table of Contents
Page 3
Section 1 - Specifications
Page 3
1.1 Engine Page 3
1.2 Generator Page 3
1.3 Control System Page 4
Section 2 - Installation
Page 4
2.1 Introduction Page 4
2.2 Assistance Page 4
2.3 Unpacking the Product Page 5
2.4 Installation Preparation Page 5
2.5 Generator Location Page 5
Sizing the Generator Slab Page 5
Generator Dimensions Page 6
Mounting Pad Design Page 7
2.6 Fuel System Introduction Page 8
2.7 Fuel System Components Page 8
2.8 Generator Winding Connections Page 9-10
2.9 Wiring Connections Page 10-11
2.9.1 A.C. Wiring Connections Page 11-12
2.9.2 Battery Charger Connections Page 12
2.9.3 Automatic Start Connections Page 13
2.10 Fuel Mixture Reconfiguration Page 13
2.11 Battery Introduction Page 14
2.11.1 Battery Warnings Page 15
2.11.2 Battery Size Page 15
2.11.3 Battery Installation Page 15
Section 3 - Component Identification
Page 16
3.1 Control Box Components Page 17-18
Section 4- Theory of Operation
Page 18-19
Section 5- Maintenance
Page 19
5.1 Spark Arrester Maintenance Page 19
5.2 Oil Drain Valve Operation Page 19
Troubleshooting
Page 20
Engine Wiring Harness
Page 21
Electrical Schematic
Page 22
Stand-By Generator Parts Explosion
Page 23-24
Fuel System Parts Explosion
Page 25-26
Control Panel Wiring Diagram
Page 27-28
Section 1: Specifications
1.1 Engine
Manufacturer Honda
Model
Type GX620K1
VAF
Rated Horsepower 20 H.P. @ 3600rpm
Displacement
[Bore X Stroke] 37.5 cu-in (614 cc)
[3.03X2.60 in (77X66mm)]
Number of Cylinders 2
Cylinder Block Cast Aluminum
Valve Arrangement 4--Stroke, Overhead Valve
Ignition System Transistorized Magneto
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Max Torque 32.5 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Cooling System Forced Air
PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise
(viewed from PTO side)
Spark Plug Gap 0.028 - 0.031 in.
Recommended Spark Plug ZGR5A (NGK)
J16CR-U (DENSO)
Valve Clearance (cold)
IN: 0.15
±
0.02 mm
EX: 0.20
±
0.02 mm
Oil Specifications Engine Owner’s Manual
Oil Capacity
Oil Capacity with Filter 1.59 US Quarts
1.90 US Quarts
Recommended Oil Filter
Honda # 15400-POH-305PE
Recommended Air Filter
Honda # 17010-ZJ1-000
Starter 12 Vdc, Solenoid Shift
Battery 12 Vdc, Negative Ground
Battery Size Group U1-7
Battery Amp-Hour Rating 45 Minimum
Battery Dimensions (l,w,h) 7.25”, 5.00”, 8.75”
Engine Charging System 12 Vdc, 20 Amp
1.2 Generator
Continuous Power (Watts) 9600 (LPG) / 8000 (NG)
Voltage (Volts) 120/240
Continuous Current (Amps) 40.0 (LPG) / 33.3 (NG)
Frequency Range (Hz.) 56.6 - 63.3
Power Factor (p.f.) 1.0
Main Line Circuit Breaker 120/240 Volt, 40 Amps
Phase Single
Rotor Poles 2
Insulation Class H
Windings 100% Copper
Nominal Operation Speed 3600 rpm