Table Of Contents - North Star M165955A Owner's Manual

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................. 2
About Your Generator ................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Label Locations .................................................................................................................. 7
Machine Component Identification ............................................................................................. 8
Power Load Planning & Management ........................................................................................ 10
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 (LP) ................................................... 14
4. Set-up as a PORTABLE or BUILDING BACK-UP Power Source ...................................... 16
5. Selecting a Suitable Site ......................................................................................................... 19
6. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................ 22
7. Battery Installation ................................................................................................................. 23
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................... 24
2. Preparing for Operation .......................................................................................................... 25
3. Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................. 28
4. Checking Generator Output .................................................................................................... 28
5. Connecting Loads ................................................................................................................... 29
6. Stopping .................................................................................................................................. 30
7. Storage & Exercise ................................................................................................................. 30
Maintenance & Repair .................................................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 34
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation ....................................................... 35
Generator Exploded View ............................................................................................................ 39
Generator Control Panel View ..................................................................................................... 41
Generator Head Exploded View .................................................................................................. 42
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 44

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