Engine Care - North Star 6500 DPG Owner's Manual

so could result in damage to equipment plugged
into the unit and possible injury to the individual.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when
a load is applied. When the electrical load is
connected to the generator, the engine is more
heavily loaded, and as a result the speed drops
slightly. This slight decrease in speed, together
with the voltage drop within the generator itself,
results in a slightly lower voltage when the
generator is loaded to its full capacity than when it
is running with no load. The slight variation has no
appreciable effect in the operation of motors, lights
and most appliances. Electronic equipment and
clocks will be affected if correct RPM is not
maintained. See Load vs. Output chart.
Load
Percent of Speed
Generator (RPM)
Output
0 % 3780
50 % 3600
100 % 3480
Output voltage should be checked periodically
to ensure continued proper operation of the
generating plant and appliances, it can be checked
with a portable meter. Frequency can be checked
by using an electric clock with a sweep second
hand. Timed against a wrist watch or a stop watch
the clock should be correct within +/- 2 seconds per
minute. All speed setting adjustments should be
done by a qualified technician.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Make sure the generator is positioned on a
firm level surface.
2. Check the crankcase for oil and maintained
at a proper level.
3. Check fuel level and fill tank 7/8 full with
diesel fuel. Never fill fuel tank completely to the
top. Always wipe up and remove any spilled diesel
fuel.
4. Make sure that the exhaust fumes are
directed away from people.
ELECTRIC START OF ENGINE
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn gas line valve to ON position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
4. If the engine does not start after 10 seconds,
Output
Frequency Generator
(Hz) Voltage at
120V
Receptacle
63.0 129V
60.0 120V
58.0 112V
wait 15 seconds before attempting to start
again.
5. If the engine will not start consult the trouble
shooting table (page 10).
MANUAL START OF ENGINE
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn fuel line valve to ON position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
4. Grasp the recoil handle and pull until a
strong
resistance is felt.
5. Let the recoil handle return to the initial
position.
6. Push down the decompression lever. The
lever
is located on top of the engine and is colored
RED.
7. Pull out the recoil handle briskly with both
hands.
8. If the engine will not start consult the trouble
shooting table (page 10).
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
1. Disconnect all loads from generator.
2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

ENGINE CARE

Refer to your Yanmar Owner's Manual for
proper care and maintenance.
Refer to your Yanmar Owners manual for fuel
and oil information.
IMPORTANT: It is possible that the fuel line will
need to be bled the first time the fuel tank is filled.
NOTE: When changing the oil on a hot engine,
the oil might overshoot the oil drain hole on the
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