North Star M165967M Owner's Manual page 9

Portable, outdoor use-only, gasoline generator
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Machine Component Identification - Item #165967M
Reference 1 – Air Cleaner
Reference 2 – Circuit Breakers
Reference 3 – 120/240V, 50A
Receptacle
Reference 4 - 120/240V, 30A Locking
Receptacle
Reference 5 - 120V, 30A Locking
Receptacle
Reference 6 - 120V, 20A Duplex
Receptacle
Reference 7 - Oil Drain Plug
Reference 8 - Vibration Isolation
Mount
Reference 9 - Optional Wheel Kit
(#165919)
Reference 10 - 10.0 Gallon Gas Tank
Reference 11 - Engine Key Switch
Reference 12 - Recoil
Reference 13 - Oil Filter
Reference 14 – Muffler
Reference 15 - Battery Box
Reference 16 - Gas Line Valve
Reference 17 - Generator Head
Reference 18 - Gas Cap with Gauge
REFERENCE GUIDE
Refer to your Honda engine manual for air cleaner care.
This portable single phase generator has 1 - 40 amp (A)
thermal magnetic 2 pole breaker, 1 - 30 amp (A) thermal
magnetic 2 pole breaker 1 - 30 amp (A) push to reset circuit
breaker, and 2 - 20 amp (A) push to reset circuit breakers.
Circuit breakers protect against electrical overloads.
This receptacle is a 120/240V 50A NEMA 14-50R receptacle.
This receptacle accepts a NEMA 14-50P plug. Use this
receptacle if installing a transfer switch.
This locking receptacle is a 120/240V 30A NEMA L14-30R
receptacle. This receptacle accepts a NEMA L14-30P plug.
This locking receptacle is a 120V 30A NEMA L5-30R
receptacle. This receptacle accepts a NEMA L5-30P plug.
The generator has a control panel with two duplex (two
receptacles in a common housing) receptacles. Each duplex is
a 120 volt (V) 20 amp (A) straight blade receptacle, National
Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) number 5-20R.
This receptacle accepts NEMA plug numbers 5-15P and 5-20P.
Each duplex is capable of drawing 20A at 120V.
Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil change
recommendations.
The engine and generator head are mounted on rubber
cylinders that absorb most of the engine vibration. This feature
eliminates the tendency of the machine to "walk" which is
common in engine-powered equipment.
Optional heavy-duty wheel kit (Item # 165919).
Large tank allows for extended run capabilities. Always allow
room for gasoline expansion by not filling the gas tank
completely.
The engine key is located on the engine. Always locate this
switch and be familiar with its location before operating the
generator. Consult the Honda engine owner's manual for
further instructions.
Optional starting method. Grasp firmly when starting engine.
Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil filter maintenance.
This generator is equipped with a quiet style muffler.
muffler is designed to allow moisture (condensation) to drain
from the bottom of the canister.
fasteners. Included spark arrestor is shipped loose. See Spark
Arrestor Installation section of this manual for information.
The battery box provides protection for the battery, and will
accept the standard lawn tractor size battery (Group U1-7). The
engine requires a 12-volt battery. See battery section for sizing.
The generator tank has an ON-OFF valve mounted underneath
the tank. Always keep this valve closed when the generator is
not in use.
The electricity producing part of the generator.
The gas cap is extra large, creating a large hole for refilling and
a comfortable grip. You can always monitor the fuel level
without removing the cap by using the fuel level indicator built
into the gas cap.
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