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1 thank you thank you for purchasing a north star belt driven 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 precaution...
2 specifications item number #165913 ma ximum output 5500 watts (w) continuous output 5000 watts (w) voltage 120 / 240 volt (v) phase single phase (4-wire) frequency 59.0-62.0 hertz (h z) power factor 100 % engine 11 hp max., 9 hp recommended engine speed 3540-3720 rpm 120 v receptacle 20 amp (a) du...
3 machine component identification figure 1 (ref. 1-4) 00041 ref. Description ref. Description 1 circuit breakers 5 7/8” shaft 2 120v 20a duplex receptacle 6 mounting feet 3 240v 20a locking receptacle 7 fan vents 4 grounding screw figure 2 (ref. 5-7) 00042.
4 generator features reference 1 - circuit breakers. This belt driven single phase generator has 2, 20 amp (a) push to reset circuit breakers to protect against electrical overloads. Receptacles reference 2 - 120v receptacle. The generator has an end cover with one duplex (two receptacles in a commo...
5 always remove all oil or gasoline deposits and accumulated dirt from generator and immediate area. Keep generator head and engine clean. Never operate the generator under the following conditions: a. Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast. B. Overheating in load connecting devices. C. Spar...
6 cooling air of sufficient amounts must be brought in and exhausted out to ensure proper cooling of the engine and generator. Danger remember, exhaust fumes are deadly carbon monoxide gas, and must be vented to the outside where there are no people. Load application it is important to determine the...
7 current/pow er maximum extension cord length amps at 240v load (watts) #10 ga. Cord #12 ga. Cord #14 ga. Cord #16 ga. Cord 10 2400 250’ 150’ 100’ 75’ 20 4800 125’ 75’ 50’ 25’ 30 7200 60’ 35’ 25’ 10’ 40 9600 30’ 15’ 10’ * 50 12000 15’ * * * *not recommended caution: equipment damage can result from...
8 load output percent of generator output speed (rpm) frequency (hz) generator voltage at 120v receptacle 0 % 3720 62.0 129v 50 % 3600 60.0 120v 100 % 3540 59.0 115v output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure continued proper operation of the generating plant and appliances, it can be c...
9 troubleshooting problem possible causes possible remedies voltage too low. A) engine speed too slow. B) generator is overloaded. A) bring generator to a qualified technician for adjustment. B) reduce the load. (see load application section of this manual.) circuit breaker trips. A) defective load ...
