North Star 165939, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................. 2
About Your Generator ................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Label Locations .................................................................................................................. 7
Machine Component Identification ............................................................................................. 8
Power Load Planning & Management ........................................................................................11
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection..........................................................................................13
2. Planning the Power Load........................................................................................................13
3. Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or Propane (LPG) – if using ................................14
4. Set-up as a PORTABLE or BUILDING BACK-UP Power Source ......................................16
5. Selecting a Suitable Site .........................................................................................................19
6. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................21
7. Battery Installation .................................................................................................................22
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation .......................................................................................23
2. Preparing for Operation ..........................................................................................................26
3. Starting the Engine .................................................................................................................30
4. Checking Generator Output....................................................................................................32
5. Connecting Loads ...................................................................................................................33
6. Switching Fuels (during operation) ........................................................................................34
7. Stopping the Engine ...............................................................................................................34
8. Storage & Exercise .................................................................................................................35
Maintenance & Repair ..................................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................39
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation .......................................................40
Generator Exploded View ............................................................................................................45
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................................47
Fuel Delivery System .....................................................................................................................49
Generator Head Exploded View ..................................................................................................50