North Star M165957K Manuel d'utilisateur

M165957K Owner’s Manual Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage Portable, Outdoor Use-Only, Gasoline Generator

Power Load Planning & Management 10 WARNING NEVER exceed the rated wattage capacity of you

Power Load Planning & Management (cont’d) 11 Device Running Watts Device Running Watts Furnace fan (1/3 HP) 1200 (a) Submersible pump (1-1/

Installation / Initial Set-Up 12 There are a number of important steps required to set up your gen

Installation / Initial Set-Up 13 3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source This generator is designed to provide up to 8000

Installation / Initial Set-Up 14Please read your owner's manual before operating, if you do not havea manual or have questions, call customer

Installation / Initial Set-Up 15♦ Extension cords may be used to power devices that are located at a distance from the generator. However, use o

Installation / Initial Set-Up 16 4. Select a Suitable Site Before using the generator, you must select a suitable OUTDOOR location for installatio

Installation / Initial Set-Up 17• Situate so there is adequate clearance around generator to allow for cooling airflow so that heat does not buil

Installation / Initial Set-Up 18 5. Grounding the generator Always ensure the generator is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock. You must

Installation / Initial Set-Up 19 6. Battery Installation Your generator’s engine is equipped with an electric starter which requires the install

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Operation 20 Once you have set up your generator for use, it is time to start your generator. T

Operation (cont’d) 21• Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise during operatio

Operation (cont’d) 22Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank: Static electricity can initiate from ungrounded gasoline tanks or container

Operation (cont’d) 23 2. Preparing for Operation Position generator Position generator in accordance with the instructions given in “Installation

Operation (cont’d) 24 WARNING: Gasoline fire/explosion hazard Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks, and flames can ig

Operation (cont’d) 25ground to be filled. • Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling. Manually control the flow of gasoli

Operation (cont’d) 26 3. Starting the Engine After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine. To

Operation (cont’d) 27 4. Checking Generator Output Although the speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the factory so that the generator p

Operation (cont’d) 28 5. Connecting Loads You will want to be careful when connecting loads so as not to overload the generator, especially if yo

Operation (cont’d) 29 7. Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you must: o Disconnect all loads o Shut off fuel su

Table of Contents 3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions ...

Operation (cont’d) 30Prepare engine for long term storage if needed If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare

Maintenance & Repair 31 Inspect and maintain your generator as specified below in order to ke

Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) 32Check GFCI (if equipped) Once a month, test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to protect against el

Troubleshooting 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Engine

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 34 This section provides a summary of the v

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 35 Installation / Initial Set-up Safety • Dry, level surface. Situate generator

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 36 Gasoline Safety Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned o

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 37• Avoid contact. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc. wh

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Generator Exploded View Rev - K 39 Ref # Part # Description Qty 1 38759 Fuel Tank Assembly

About Your Generator 4 Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator! About Your Ge

Wiring Diagram Rev - K 40 Diag # Part # Description Qty1 306438 15 Amp, 120 Volt Receptacle (

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About Your Generator (cont’d) 5 NorthStar is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without

Specifications – Item #165957K 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Number #165957 Maximum Output 8000 Watts

Safety Label Locations – Item #165957K 7 Always make sure safety la

Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K 8 Figure 1

Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K 9 REFERENCE GUIDE Reference 1 – Circuit Breakers