North Star 10000 PPG Owner's Manual

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Summary of 10000 PPG

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    P r o v e n p e r f o r m a n c e model 10000 ppg, item #165967 professional portable generator m165967a owner’s manual any questions, comments, or problems? Call customer service at 1-800-270-0810 hours: monday - friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm cst saturdays 7:30 am to 11:30 am cst.

  • Page 2: Thank You

    1 thank you thank you for purchasing a northstar pro series generator. Your machine is designed for long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take time now to read through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and safety precautions....

  • Page 3: Specifications

    2 specifications item number #165967 maximum output 10000 watts (w) continuous output 8500 watts (w) voltage 120/240 volt (v) phase single phase (4-wire) frequency 56.5 - 63.3 hertz (hz) power factor 1.0 p.F. Total harmonic distortion less than 5% engine 18 hp honda engine speed 3390 - 3798 rpm fuel...

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    3 machine component identification ref. Description ref. Description 1 air cleaner 11 10.0 gallon gas tank 2 grounding screw 12 recoil 3 circuit breakers 13 muffler & spark arrestor 4 120/240v, 50a receptacle 14 oil filter 5 120/240v, 30a locking rec. 15 battery box 6 120v, 30a locking rec. 16 gas l...

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    4 generator features reference 1 - air cleaner. Refer to your honda engine owner’s manual for air cleaner care. Reference 2 - grounding screw . Ground the generator via the grounding screw, to a copper pipe or rod that is driven into moist soil. Reference 3 - circuit breakers. This portable single p...

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    5 introduction before starting your generator, thoroughly study the instructions and cautions in this manual to assure you are fully acquainted with the operation of all components of this generator. Proper preparation, operation and maintenance will result in operator safety, best performance and l...

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    6 installation outdoors: choose a location where the generator will not be exposed to rain, snow or direct sunlight. Position the generator on secure, level ground so it will not tip or slide down a hill. Place the generator so that the exhaust fumes will not be directed towards people. The installa...

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    7 running the generator under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as the motor windings. Because the heavy surge of current is required for only an instant, the generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in ...

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    8 operating speed the generator must be run at the correct speed in order to produce the proper electrical voltage and frequency. The speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the factory so that the generator produces the proper voltage and frequency. The output voltage should be checked to ens...

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    9 generator care the generator head is a two pole, 3600 rpm, 60 hz, brushless, revolving field and synchronous type with one sealed radial roller bearing. The rotor of the generator head is directly connected to the engine crankshaft and the stator is rigidly coupled to the engine casting via the ge...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    10 troubleshooting problem possible causes possible remedies engine will not start. A) low oil level. B) fouled spark plug. C) out of fuel. D) stop switch in off position. A) fill crankcase to proper oil level. B) clean or replace spark plug. C) fill fuel tank. D) place switch in on position. Voltag...