North Star 165929 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

About Your Generator (cont’d) 

 

You must follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual.  A 
summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual.  Keep this 
manual for reference and review. 

 

Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance will result in operator safety as well as best 
performance and long life of the generator.  Failure to follow the instructions in this manual 
for proper mounting, set-up, operation, and maintenance of the generator will void the 
manufacturer’s warranty.  

 

Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and 
assumes liability therein. The purchaser and/or user shall assume liability for any modification 
and/or alterations of this equipment from original design and manufacture, or for any non-
standard application, or for use as a subcomponent in another piece of equipment. 

 

NorthStar is constantly improving its products.  The specifications outlined herein are subject 
to change without prior notice or obligation. 

 

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. 

 

Summary of Contents for 165929

Page 1: ...ility workers Fire DO NOT overload generator per rated capacity and OPERATE ONLY in an area with adequate cooling ventilation so generator does not overheat and possibly cause fire Keep all objects at...

Page 2: ...Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2...

Page 3: ...BUILDING BACK UP Power Source 13 4 Selecting a Suitable Site 16 5 Mounting the Generator 18 6 Grounding the Generator 21 Operation 1 General Safety Rules for Operation 22 2 Preparing for Operation 24...

Page 4: ...o the generator and attached electrical devices and may also result in fire This generator must be mounted on a reinforced concrete slab or a PTO generator trailer so that the generator will not flip...

Page 5: ...cture or for any non standard application or for use as a subcomponent in another piece of equipment NorthStar is constantly improving its products The specifications outlined herein are subject to ch...

Page 6: ...pound foot Input Shaft 1 3 8 Diameter 6 spline 120V Receptacle 2 20 Amp A duplex NEMA 5 20R 30 Amp A locking device NEMA L5 30R 120 240V Receptacle 50 Amp A Straight blade NEMA 14 50R Circuit Breaker...

Page 7: ...ect generator directly into a wall outlet ANY connection to a building s electrical system MUST ISOLATE GENERATOR FROM UTILITY POWER via a transfer switch Be sure generator is properly grounded Use on...

Page 8: ...Circuit Breakers 9 120V 30A Locking Receptacle 2 30A Circuit Breaker 10 120 240V 50A Receptacle 3 20A Circuit Breakers 11 Shield 4 1 3 8 6 Spline Input Shaft 12 Gear Box 5 Oil Drain Plug 13 Grounding...

Page 9: ...eptacle This locking device receptacle is a 120V 30A receptacle NEMA number L5 30R This receptacle accepts NEMA plug number L5 30P Reference 10 120 240V 50A Receptacle This straight blade receptacle i...

Page 10: ...te If wattage is not given on the device s nameplate the wattage may be calculated by multiplying the nameplate voltage by nameplate amperage Watts Volts X Amps Example conversion to watts 120 Volts X...

Page 11: ...g at the same time with the generator 2 List the greater of the running or starting wattage next to each device as obtained from the devices nameplate or Table 2 If only the running wattage for a devi...

Page 12: ...detail below 1 Unpacking Delivery Inspection 1 You should inspect the generator immediately after you receive delivery See the Machine Component Identification section of this manual for a diagram of...

Page 13: ...ding may cause serious damage to the generator and attached electrical devices Using as a Back up Power Source for a Building Contact a licensed electrician to install a UL approved transfer switch if...

Page 14: ...cian can help you determine which circuits and devices can be powered simultaneously without overloading the generator See the previous section of this manual entitled Power Load Planning Management f...

Page 15: ...shock Use Table 3 below to choose an adequately sized extension cord according to the amperage of the device being used and the length of the cord Table 3 Current Power Maximum Extension Cord Length...

Page 16: ...monoxide poisoning hazard The exhaust from your tractor contains carbon monoxide CO a poisonous gas that can kill You cannot smell it see it or taste it Follow the directions below for choosing a loca...

Page 17: ...wet conditions Choose a location where the generator will NOT be exposed to rain snow or direct sunlight Exposure to water can cause electric shock You may operate the generator under an outdoor cano...

Page 18: ...G Never mount to a trailer that is not wide enough or strong enough to handle the operating torque An inadequate trailer may flip or fail due to generator s operating torque potentially causing injury...

Page 19: ...ab will need to be at least 2 feet x 2 feet x 4 inches thick o Be reinforced with rebar in a direction perpendicular to the PTO shaft Rebar will strengthen the concrete to resist cracking and breaking...

Page 20: ...ting plates a Attach the two mounting plates to the generator using the three grade 5 7 16 bolts provided in the kit Note In order to access two of the mounting holes on the generator you will need to...

Page 21: ...m the clamp to the generator grounding screw located on the rear of the generator head 4 Do not connect the generator grounding post to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio system 5 The generator...

Page 22: ...ators in safe generator set up and operation Only trained adults should set up and operate the generator Do not let children operate Intended use Carefully read about and understand the intended use o...

Page 23: ...highly electrical conductive areas and on construction jobsites to prevent electrical shock Avoid contact Avoid contact with bare wires terminals connections etc while the unit is running Wet conditi...

Page 24: ...eds boxes pick up truck beds RVs or boats These spaces can trap poisonous gases EVEN if you run a fan or open windows Ground generator Make sure the generator is grounded in accordance with instructio...

Page 25: ...ting the generator Tie back and secure hair close to the head 3 Connecting to the Tractor Follow the instructions in this section to connect the generator to the tractor s PTO via a driveline shaft pu...

Page 26: ...or PTO stub WARNING Make sure PTO driveline shaft is securely locked at both ends Unlocked PTO shafts can whip or become dangerously airborne Secure driveline guard check shields 1 A driveline GUARD m...

Page 27: ...ds do not exceed rated capacity of generator Overloading the generator can cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices and may result in fire Using as a Portable Power Source Connect...

Page 28: ...slightly This slight decrease in speed together with the voltage drop within the generator itself results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator is loaded to its full capacity than when it is...

Page 29: ...nerator s outlets 2 Make sure the generator is disconnected from the PTO Store in appropriate location 1 Let generator cool for at least five minutes before storing Hot equipment can be a fire hazard...

Page 30: ...tor together with the tip of the screwdriver If there is stored charge in the capacitor a spark will be generated thereby discharging the capacitor Replace guards Make sure all guards and shields are...

Page 31: ...part Using cracked or damaged receptacles can be both dangerous to the operator and destructive to the equipment Keep generator clean Keep generator clean If dust or debris accumulates on the generat...

Page 32: ...eceptacle d Defective stator e Defective rotor f Defective capacitor g Defective circuit breaker h Engine speed too slow i PTO not engaged j Gearbox is malfunctioning k Circuit breaker tripped a Disco...

Page 33: ...ious injury or death Safety Installation Set up Mount generator Failure to properly mount and secure the generator may cause the unit to flip violently during use which could cause severe injury to th...

Page 34: ...Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing such as neckties scarves or long sleeved or untucked shirts when operating the generator Tie back hair and secure close to head Safety During Use Safety e...

Page 35: ...pt to remove drive shaft or any guard or shield while the unit is operating Malfunction during operation Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise during operation o...

Page 36: ...Generator Exploded View Rev G 36...

Page 37: ...Danger Decal 1 14 31735 Implement Shield 1 15 31013 Phillips Screw 14 16 30995 Fan 1 17 30999 Fixing Ring 1 18 779760 Rotor Assembly 1 20 779781 General Warning Decal 1 21 31727 Voltmeter 1 22 781029...

Page 38: ...Wiring Diagram Rev G 38 5 0 5 0 2 0 2 0 3 0...

Page 39: ...0A 120 240V Receptacle 1 8 31674 Wire Assembly W4 W5 W6 1 9 31666 Wire Assembly B13 B14 1 10 31677 Wire Assembly G3 G4 1 W2 31672 Wire Assembly 1 W3 31673 Wire Assembly 1 B1 31663 Wire Assembly 1 B4 3...

Page 40: ...1 5 31760 PTO Shaft Internal Bearing 1 6 31762 Oil Plug 1 7 31756 Housing 1 8 31763 Oil Plug Breather 1 9 31754 Gear 1 10 31752 Cover 1 11 31764 Oil Plug Sight Glass 1 12 31765 M6 x 1 0 x 16MM 6 13 31...

Page 41: ...h as engines are guaranteed by their manufacturer and can be serviced at factory authorized locations near you Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved...

Page 42: ...42 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 SouthCross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499...

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