North Star M165923V.1 User Manual

TMM165923V.1 Owner’s Manual Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage Portable, Outdoor Use-Only, Gasoline Genera

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

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 gener

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 13,0

Installation / Initial Set-Up 14 The generator cannot power your entire home -- you must work with the installing electrician to determine which d

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

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 17Adequate cooling ventilation The generator needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper cooling of

Installation / Initial Set-Up 18Grounding Post Copper Pipe/Rod 10 Ga. wire Ground 5. Grounding the generator Always ensure the generator is proper

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

Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2

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

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

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

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 ign

Operation (cont’d) 25• Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling. Manually control the flow of gasoline; do NOT use the nozzl

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 keep

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 will

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 34This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have be

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 35 Installation / Initial Set-up Sa

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

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d) 37• Electric shock accident. If an electric shock accident occurs, immediately sh

Generator Exploded View Rev- V.1 38

Generator Exploded View Rev- V.1 39 Diag # Part # Description Qty 1 777149 Fuel Cap, With Gaug

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

Wiring Diagram Rev – V.1 40

Wiring Diagram Rev – V.1 41 Diag # Part # Description Qty 1 31223 Circuit Breaker, 50A 1 2

Generator Head Exploded View Rev- V.1 42 Ref # Part # Description Qty 1 30991 Drive End Bracket 1 2 30994 Protection

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

Specifications – Item #165923 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Number 165923 Maximum Output 13000 Watts (

Safety Label Locations – Item #165923V.1 7 Always make sure safety la

Machine Component Identification - Item #165923V.1 8 Figure 1 (Ref. 1-10) Ref. Desc

Machine Component Identification - Item #165923V.1 9 REFERENCE GUIDE Reference 1 – Air Cleaner Refer to your Honda engine manual for air cleaner c