P r o v e n p e r f o r m a n c e model 5500 ppg, item # 165950 professional portable generator m165950a owner’s manual call customer service at 1-800-270-0810
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 machines operation, maintenance and safety precautions. ...
2 specifications item number #165950 ma ximum output 5500 watts (w) continuous output 4000 watts (w) voltage 120 / 240 volt (v) phase single phase (4-wire) frequency 56.5-63.3 hertz (h z) power factor 100 % engine 8 hp honda gx240 engine speed 3390 - 3798 rpm fuel type non-leaded automobile gasoline...
3 machine component identification figure 1 (ref. 1-9) 00581 ref. Description ref. Description 1 circuit breakers 9 super silent muffler 2 120/240v 20a locking device rec. 10 gas cap with gauge 3 grounding post 11 6.5 gal. Gas tank 4 120v 20a duplex rec. 12 generator head 5 oil drain plug 13 vibrati...
4 generator features reference 1 - circuit breakers. This portable single phase generator has 2, 20 amp (a) push to reset circuit breakers to protect against electrical overloads. Reference 2 - 120/240v receptacle. The locking device is a 120/240v 20a nema l14-20r receptacle. This receptacle accepts...
5 warning this generator is equipped with a grounding post, located on the control panel for your protection. Always complete the grounding path from the generator to a copper pipe/rod that is driven into moist earth, to prevent electrical shock. Always use electrical cords that are in good conditio...
6 multiplying nameplate voltage by nameplate amperage. Volts x amps = watts example: 120v x 5a = 600w when connecting a resistive load such as incandescent lights, heaters or common electric power tools, a capacity of up to the generator full rated wattage output can be used. When connecting a resis...
7 hedge trimmer 450 home computer 150 (a) impact wrench 500 jet pump 800 (b) lawn mower 1200 light bulb 100 microwave oven 700 milk cooler 1100 (b) oil burner on furnace 300 oil fired space htr (140,000 btu) 400 oil fired space htr (85,000 btu) 225 oil fired space htr (30,000 btu) 150 oven 4500 pain...
8 starting 1. Disconnect all loads to generator. 2. Turn gas line valve to on position. 3. Turn engine on-off switch located on engine to on position. 4. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position, for warm engine, move choke lever to half choke or to run position. 5. Grasp recoil hand...
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. A) fill crankcase to proper oil level. B) clean or replace spark plug. C) fill fuel tank. D) place switch in on position. Voltage...
