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- Page 1 MODEL 5500 PPG, ITEM # 165950 Professional Portable Generator M165950A P r o v e n P e r f o r m a n c e OWNER’S MANUAL Call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Pro Series 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 machines operation, maintenance and safety precautions. -
Page 3: Specifications
Grounding Post Dimensions Length Width Height Dry Weight Gross Weight #165950 5500 Watts (W) 4000 Watts (W) 120 / 240 Volt (V) Single phase (4-wire) 56.5-63.3 Hertz (H z) 100 % 8 Hp Honda GX240 3390 - 3798 RPM Non-leaded automobile gasoline 6.5 gallons (24.6 L) -
Page 4: Machine Component Identification
MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Ref. Description Circuit Breakers 120/240V 20A Locking device Rec. Grounding Post 120V 20A Duplex Rec. Oil Drain Plug Engine Stop Switch Warning Decal Air Cleaner Figure 1 (Ref. 1-9) Ref. Description Super Silent Muffler Gas Cap with Gauge 6.5 Gal. -
Page 5: Generator Features
GENERATOR FEATURES Reference 1 - Circuit Breakers. This portable single phase generator has 2, 20 amp (A) push to reset circuit breakers to protect against electrical overloads. Reference 2 - 120/240V Receptacle. The locking device is a 120/240V 20A NEMA L14-20R receptacle. This receptacle accepts a NEMA plug number L14- 20P. -
Page 6: Rules For Safe Operation
WARNING This generator is equipped with a grounding post, located on the control panel for your protection. Always complete the grounding path from the generator to a copper pipe/rod that is driven into moist earth, to prevent electrical shock. ALWAYS use electrical cords that are in good condition. -
Page 7: Starting Electric Motors
multiplying nameplate voltage amperage. VOLTS X AMPS = WATTS Example: 120V X 5A When connecting a resistive load such as incandescent lights, heaters or common electric power tools, a capacity of up to the generator full rated wattage output can be used. When connecting a resistive-inductive load such as a fluorescent or mercury light, transformers or inductive coils, a capacity of up to 0.6 times the... -
Page 8: Operating Speed
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Page 9: Stopping
STARTING 1. Disconnect all loads to generator. 2. Turn gas line valve to ON position. 3. Turn engine on-off switch located on engine to ON position. 4. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position, for warm engine, move choke lever to half choke or to RUN position. -
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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What causes the output voltage to be 90 to 94 volts
The output voltage of the North Star 5500 generator may drop to 90 to 94 volts due to a decrease in engine speed. According to the provided data, at 100% load, the generator runs at 3540 RPM, producing 59.0 Hz frequency and 112V output. A further reduction in RPM beyond this point can lower the voltage to 90–94V. This may happen if the generator is overloaded, the engine lacks power due to issues like a dirty air filter, or other mechanical problems affect engine speed.
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