North-star M165938N Bedienungsanleitung

M165938N Owner’s Manual Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage Portable, Outdoor Use-Only, Triple Fuel Generator

Machine Component Identification - Item #165938N 10Reference 9 – Vibration Isolation Mounts The engine and generator are mounted on rubber cylinde

Power Load Planning & Management 11 WARNING NEVER exceed the rated wattage capacity of your gen

Power Load Planning & Management (cont’d) 12 Device Running Watts Device Running Watts Freezer 800 (b) Submersible pump (1 HP) 2000 (a) Ha

Installation / Initial Set-Up 13 There are a number of important steps required to set up your gener

Installation / Initial Set-Up 14 3. Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG (if needed) You can power this generator with gasoline, natur

Installation / Initial Set-Up 15♦ This product is designed to operate at an LPG gas pressure range of 7” to 11” of water column and requires a mi

Installation / Initial Set-Up 16 4. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source This generator is designed to provide up to 8,00

Installation / Initial Set-Up 17In addition to isolating your generator from the utility system, the transfer switch connects your generator to a

Installation / Initial Set-Up 18♦ Extension cords may be used to power devices that are located at a distance from the generator. However, use o

Installation / Initial Set-Up 19 5. Select a Suitable Site Before using the generator, you must select a suitable OUTDOOR location for installatio

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Installation / Initial Set-Up 20• Never place the generator immediately adjacent to a building or other structure – allow at least a 7’ clearance

Installation / Initial Set-Up 21Grounding Post10 Ga. wireCopperPipe/RodGround 6. Grounding the generator Always ensure the generator is properly g

Installation / Initial Set-Up 22 7. Battery Installation Your generator’s engine is equipped with an electric starter which requires the installa

Operation 23 Once you have set up your generator for use, it is time to start your generator. The

Operation (cont’d) 24• Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise during operatio

Operation (cont’d) 25Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank: Static electricity can initiate from ungrounded gasoline tanks or container

Operation (cont’d) 26 2. Preparing for Operation Position generator Position generator in accordance with the instructions given in “Installatio

Operation (cont’d) 27Fill gasoline tank (if using gasoline) Check the gasoline level in the generator’s tank if you will be operating the generato

Operation (cont’d) 28• Always dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling process by touching a grounded metal object at

Operation (cont’d) 29Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Inspect fuel system & check for leaks BEFORE starting generator. Do not start gen

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Operation (cont’d) 30 3. Starting the Engine After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine. Th

Operation (cont’d) 315) Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to: a) Check engine oil level every 24 operating hours, b

Operation (cont’d) 32 4. Checking Generator Output Although the speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the factory so that the generator p

Operation (cont’d) 33 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) 34 6. Switching Fuels (during operation) You can switch fuel sources (from gasoline to LP/NG, or from LP/NG to gasoline) while

Operation (cont’d) 35 8. Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you must: o Disconnect all loads o Shut off fuel su

Operation (cont’d) 36Perform regular maintenance Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe working con

Maintenance & Repair 37 Inspect and maintain your generator as specified below in order to keep

Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) 38Inspect fuel system / check for leaks Inspect the fuel system and check for leaks on a regular basis. 1) Ins

Troubleshooting 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Engine will

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

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 40 This section provides a summary of the var

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 41 Installation / Initial Set-up Safety • Dry, level surface. Situate generator on

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 42 Personal protective equipment • Hearing protection. The use of ear plugs or ot

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 43• Carbon monoxide exhaust. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a pois

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 44 Safety – After use • Cool engine before storing. Let engine cool for at least

Generator Exploded View Rev- N 45

Generator Exploded View Rev- N 46 Diag # Part # Description Qty 1 171410 Hose Clamp 5 2 777164

Wiring Diagram Rev- N 47 Diag # Part # Description Qty 1 31086 Therm

Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N 48 Item # Part # Description Q

About Your Generator (cont’d) 5This generator is too heavy for one person to lift without mechanical assistance. An optional wheel kit is availab

Specifications – Item #165938N 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Number #165938 Maximum Output 8000 Watts (W)

Safety Label Locations – Item #165938N 7 Always make sure safety labels

Machine Component Identification - Item #165938N 8 Figure 1 (Ref. 1-12) Ref. D

Machine Component Identification - Item #165938N 9REFERENCE GUIDE Reference 1 – Gas Cap with Gauge The gas cap is extra large, creating a large ho