North Star 5500 BDG User Manual

Proven PerformanceMODEL 5500 BDG, ITEM #165913Belt Driven Generator M165913BOWNER’S MANUALAny Questions, Comments, or Problems?Call Customer S

9 TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Causes Possible RemediesVoltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.b) Generator is overloaded.a) Bring genera

1THANK YOUThank you for purchasing a North Star Belt Driven Generator. Your machine is designed forlong life, dependability, and the top performance

2SPECIFICATIONSItem Number #165913Maximum Output 5500 Watts (W)Continuous Output 5000 Watts (W)Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)Phase Single phase (4-wire)Fr

3 MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 (Ref.

4 GENERATOR FEATURESReference 1 - Circuit Breakers. This belt drivensingle phase generator has 2, 20 amp (A) push toreset circuit breakers to prot

5ALWAYS remove all oil or gasoline depositsand accumulated dirt from generator and immediatearea. Keep generator head and engine clean.NEVER operate

6Cooling air of sufficient amounts must be brought inand exhausted out to ensure proper cooling of theengine and generator. DANGER Remember, exhaust

7Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord LengthAmpsat240VLoad(watts)#10Ga.Cord#12Ga.Cord#14Ga.Cord#16Ga.Cord10 2400 250’ 150’ 100’ 75’20 4800 125’ 75’ 50

8Load OutputPercent ofGeneratorOutputSpeed(RPM)Frequency(Hz)Generatorvoltage at 120VReceptacle0 % 3720 62.0 129V50 % 3600 60.0 120V100 % 3540 59.0 115