Table Of Contents - North Star M165938R 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 ........................................................................................ 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
Generator Head Exploded View .................................................................................................. 48
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 49

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