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- Page 1 MODEL 5000 PG, ITEM #165965 Portable Generator P r o v e n P e r f o r m a n c e M165965A OWNER’S MANUAL Any Questions, Comments, or Problems? Call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Portable Generator. Your machine is designed for long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take time now to read through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and safety precautions. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Number Ma ximum Output Continuous Output Voltage Phase Frequency Regulation Voltage Regulation Power Factor Engine Engine Speed Fuel Type Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Starting Method 120 V Receptacle 240 V Receptacle Circuit Breaker Grounding Post Dimensions Length Width Height Dry Weight Gross Weight... -
Page 4: Machine Component Identification
MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Ref. Description Muffler Gas Cap Engine Stop Switch Recoil Air Cleaner Vibration Isolation Mount Oil Drain Plug Choke Lever Dipstick Figure 2 (10-17) Figure 1 (Ref. 1-9) fig.01858 Ref. Description Protective Frame Grounding Screw 120V 20A Duplex Rec Circuit Breakers 240V 20A Duplex Rec. -
Page 5: Generator Features
GENERATOR FEATURES Reference 1 - Muffler. Allow 3’ clearance around the hot exhaust gas. Reference 2 - Gas Cap. Reference 3 - Engine Stop Sw itch. The rocker engine stop switch is located on the engine. I means ON. O means OFF. Reference 4 - Recoil. -
Page 6: Installation
NEVER operate the generator, or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water, while barefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain or snow. Electric shock may result. ALWAYS use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp or highly electrical conductive areas and on construction job-sites to prevent electric shock. -
Page 7: Starting Electric Motors
STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS Electric motors require much more current (amps) to start than to run. Some motors, particularly low cost split-phase motors, are very hard to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start than to run. Capacitor motors are easier to start and usually require 2 to 4 times as much current to start than to run. -
Page 8: Pre-Start Up Preparation
Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu) Oven Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) Radio Refrigerator Slow Cooker Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) Submersible Pump (1 HP) Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) Sump Pump Table Saw (10”) Television Toaster Vacuum Cleaner Water Heater Weed Trimmer (a) Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the... -
Page 9: Stopping
STOPPING 1. Disconnect all loads to generator. 2. Move engine on-off switch to the O position. ENGINE CARE Refer to your Tecumseh Owner’s Manual for proper care and maintenance. CAUTION NEVER change oil on a hot engine, the hot oil could cause severe burns. GENERATOR CARE The generator head is a two pole, 3600 RPM, 60 Hz, brushless, revolving field and synchronous type... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Engine will not start. a) Low oil level. b) Fouled spark plug. c) Out of fuel. d) Stop switch in OFF position. Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow. b) Generator is overloaded. Circuit breaker trips. a) Defective load connected to generator.
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