NorthStar M165939M.2 Owner's Manual page 10

Machine Component Identification - Item #165939M.2
Reference 13 - 120V, 20A, Duplex
Receptacle
Reference 14 - Fuel Selector Switch
Reference 15 – Hour Meter
Reference 16 – Oil Drain Area
Reference 17 – Demand Regulator
Assembly
Reference 18 – Oil Drain Plug
Reference 19 – Oil Level Dip Stick
Reference 20 – Engine Oil Fill Port
Reference 21 – Engine Key Switch
Reference 22 – Engine Choke Lever
Reference 23 – Vibration Isolation
Mount
Reference 24 – Engine Oil Filter
Reference 25 – Muffler
Reference 26 – Generator Head
Reference 27 – Gas Line Shutoff
Valve
and press the extended button back into the circuit breaker
housing.
The generator has a control panel with two duplex (two
receptacles in a common housing) receptacles. This 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 number 5-20P.
duplex is capable of drawing 20A out of either receptacle or a
combination of both.
Switching from LP or NG to gasoline:
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn the gas line valve to ON position.
3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the GASOLINE position.
Switching from gasoline to LP or NG:
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Make sure LP or NG fuel is being supplied.
3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the LP/NG position.
4. Momentary sputtering is common.
5. Turn gasoline line valve to OFF position.
The control panel includes an hour meter to monitor engine run
time. The hour meter will not work if the 120 volt, 20 amp circuit
breaker is OFF (Reference 12).
This product was designed with a large window in the base
directly below the engine oil drain plug (Reference 18). The
large window facilitates a quick and clean process to change
engine oil.
Controls the flow of LP or NG gas into the engine carburetor.
Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil change
recommendations.
Refer to your Honda engine manual for proper oil level
recommendations.
Remove the oil fill cap to add engine oil.
The engine key switch is located on the front of the engine.
Always locate this switch and be familiar with its location before
operating the generator.
Used during cold starts. Refer to the Honda engine manual for
usage.
The engine and generator head is mounted on rubber cylinders
that absorb most of the engine vibration.
eliminates the tendency of the machine to "walk" which is
common with engine-powered equipment.
Replace the oil filter at each oil change. Replace with Honda
genuine replacement parts.
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 electricity producing part of the generator.
The fuel tank has an ON-OFF valve mounted underneath.
Always keep this valve closed (OFF) when the generator is not
in use.
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