P r o v e n p e r f o r m a n c e model 6500 dpg, item # 165961 diesel portable generator m165961b owner’s manual call customer service at 1-800-270-0810 hours: monday - friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm cst saturday 7:30 am to 11:30 am cst.
1 thank you thank you for purchasing a northstar diesel 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 precautio...
2 specifications item number 165961 ma ximum output 6500 watts (w) continuous output 5500 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. Engine 10 hp hatz 1b40 engine speed 3390 - 3798 rpm fuel type diesel fuel capacity 6.5 gal...
3 machine component identification figure 1 (ref. 1-9) 2275 ref. Description ref. Description 1 generator 9 air cleaner housing 2 grounding screw 10 recoil handle 3 control panel 11 muffler 4 isolation mounts 12 battery box 5 oil drain plug 13 warning decals 6 oil filter access cover 14 6.5 gallon f...
4 generator features reference 1 – generator. The generator is equipped with a high quality brushless generator. The generator is maintenance free and will provide years of dependable service. The neutral is bonded to ground. Reference 2 - grounding screw . Ground the generator via the grounding scr...
5 reference 19 - 120 volt-30 amp locking receptacle. The control panel is equipped with one nema l5-30r receptacle. This receptacle accepts only nema l5-30p plugs. Reference 20 -120/240 volt-30 amp locking receptacle. The control panel is equipped with one nema l14-30r receptacle. This receptacle ac...
6 f. Engine misfire. G. Excessive vibration. H. Enclosed compartments, or confined areas. I. Flame or smoke. J. Rain, snow or wet conditions. K. Operator non-attendance. Warning check fuel system on a regular basis. Look for signs of leaks, deterioration, chafed or spongy fuel hose, loose or missing...
7 connected to a hard starting load such as an air compressor, it will require more starting current. If it is connected to a light load or no load such as a power saw, it will require less starting current. The exact requirement will also vary with the brand or design of the motor. Generators respo...
8 grounding - all units must be grounded. Drive a 3/4” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist earth. Connect an approved ground clamp to the pipe. Run a 10-gauge wire from the clamp to the generator grounding screw located at the rear of th...
9 note: when changing the oil on a hot engine, the oil might overshoot the oil drain hole on the generator base. Use a deflector (piece of cardboard or paper) to direct the oil down the hole. Generator care the generator is a two pole, 3600 rpm, 60 hz, brushless, revolving field, and synchronous typ...
10 troubleshooting problem possible causes possible remedies engine will not start. A) low oil level. B) air in the line. C) out of fuel. D) battery is defective. E) fuel filter clogged. F) fuel shut off valve is in the off position. A) fill crankcase to proper oil level. B) bleed the air from the f...
11 parts breakdown – exploded view 165961 rev. B.
12 component list 165961 rev. B diag.# part # description qty. 1 33321 fuel cap 1 2 38761 fuel tank assembly 1 3 38217 decal 1 4 35369 cradle 1 5 30754 leather washer 4 6 777108 battery cable, black 1 7 16707 battery cable, red 1 8 777352 battery box with hold down strap 1 9 32551 battery warning de...
13 wiring diagram 778120 #1 #2 #4 #3 #6 #5.
