North Star 15000 PPG Owner's Manual

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Summary of 15000 PPG

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    P r o v e n p e r f o r m a n c e model 15000 ppg, item #165925 professional portable generator m165925a owner’s manual 00211 shown with wheel kit (item # 165919) any questions, comments, or problems? Call customer service at 1-800-270-0810 hours: monday - friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm cst.

  • Page 2: Thank You

    1 thank you thank you for purchasing a north star 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 #165925 maximum output 15000 watts (w) continuous output 13500 watts (w) voltage 120/240 volt (v) phase single phase (4-wire) frequency 60.0-62.5 hertz (hz) power factor 1.0 p.F. Total harmonic distortion less than 8% engine 25 hp kohler command engine speed 3600-3750 rp...

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    3 machine component identification figure 1 (ref. 1-10) 00212 ref. Description ref. Description 1 air cleaner 11 10.0 gallon gas tank 2 circuit breakers 12 engine key 3 120/240v, 60a receptacle 13 choke 4 120/240v, 30a twistlock rec. 14 muffler & spark arrestor 5 120v, 30a twistlock rec. 15 oil filt...

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    4 generator features reference 1 - air cleaner. Refer to your kohler engine manual for air cleaner care. Reference 2 - circuit breakers. This portable single phase generator has 1 - 60 amp (a) thermal magnetic 2 pole breaker, 1 - 30 amp (a) thermal magnetic 2 pole breaker 1 - 30 amp (a) push to rese...

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    5 ansi safety definitions danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in a d...

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    6 load application it is important to determine the total electrical load before it is connected to the generator. The two major factors in determining the life of a generator head are: heat build up, caused by overloading the generator and corrosive contaminants, that attack the wiring insulation. ...

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    7 use this chart to estimate the total load on your generator. For determining generator load requirements dev ice running watts air conditioner (12,000 btu) 1700 (a) battery charger (20 amp) 500 belt sander (3”) 1000 chain saw 1200 circular saw (6-1/2”) 900 coffee maker 1000 compressor (1 hp) 2000 ...

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    8 output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure continued proper operation of the generating plant and appliances. It can be checked with a portable meter. Frequency can be checked by using an electric clock with a sweep second hand. Timed against a wrist watch or a stop watch the clock sh...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    9 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. E) battery has lost its charge. F) engine fuse is blown. A) fill crankcase to proper oil level. B) clean or replace spark plug. C...