NorthStar 165951, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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Once you have set up your generator for use, it is time to start your generator. The following
are the procedures necessary for safe, successful operation of your generator.
Operation Procedures
1. General Safety Rules for Operation
2. Preparing for Operation
3. Connecting to the Tractor
4. Starting the Generator
5. Connecting Electrical Loads
6. Stopping
7. Storage & Exercise of Generator
Each of these procedures is discussed in detail below:
1. General safety rules for operation
Before starting the generator, review the following general safety rules for operation:
WARNING :
Failure to follow safety rules may result in serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
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Know proper use/how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all
generator controls, output receptacles, and connections. Know how to stop the generator quickly if
needed.
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Instruct operators . The generator owner must instruct all operators in safe generator set-up and
operation. Only trained adults should set up and operate the generator – Do not let children operate.
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Intended use . Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this generator. Do not use for
other purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
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Under the influence . Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the generator while under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Safety guards / controls . Do not operate the generator unless all safety covers, guards, and barriers are
in place and in good working order, and all controls are properly adjusted for safe operation
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Damaged . Do not operate the generator with damaged, missing, or broken parts.
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Modifications . Do not modify the generator in any way. Modifications can create serious safety hazards
and will also void the warranty.
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Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions
arise during operation:
o
Excessive change in tractor engine speed, slow or fast
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Overheating in load connecting devices
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Sparking or arcs from generator
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Loss of electrical output
o
Receptacle damage
o
Excessive vibration
o
Flame or smoke
o
Abnormal noise