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MODEL 13000 PTOG
ITEM # 165929
Power Take-Off Generator
Pr o v e n Pe r f o r ma n c e
M165929A
OWNER’S MANUAL
00293
13000 PTOG
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THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Power Take-Off 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. Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this manual. The time you take now will prolong your generator’s life and prepare you for its safe operation. Enjoy the exception
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SPECIFICATIONS Item Number #165929 Maximum Output 13000 Watts (W) Continuous Output 12000 Watts (W) Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V) Phase Single phase (4-wire) Frequency 59.0-63.0 Hertz (Hz) Power Factor 100 % Minimum PTO HP 24 HP at 540 RPM Input Shaft 1 3/8” Diameter, 6 spline 120V Receptacle (2) 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 5-20R) 30 Amp (A) twistlock (NEMA L5-30R) 120/240V Receptacle 50 Amp (A) Straight blade (NEMA 14-50R) Circuit Breaker (2) 20 Amp (A) thermal, push to reset style 30 Amp (A) thermal,
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MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 00294 Figure 1 (Ref. 1-10) Ref. Description Ref. Description 1 50A Circuit Breakers 10 120/240V 50A Receptacle 2 30A Circuit Breaker 11 Shield 3 20A Circuit Breakers 12 Gear Box 4 Warning Decals 13 Grounding Screw 5 1 3/8”, 6 Spline Input Shaft 14 Mounting Holes 6 Oil Drain Plug 15 Fan Vents 7 Voltmeter 16 Oil Level Sight 8 120V 20A Duplex 17 Breather/Oil Fill Plug Receptacles 9 120V 30A Twistlock Receptacle 3
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receptacle accepts NEMA plug number L5-30P, GENERATOR FEATURES which is supplied with the generator. Reference 10 - 120/240V Receptacle. This References 1-3 Circuit Breakers. straight blade receptacle is 120/240V 50A. This • Reference 1 - two 50A push-to-reset circuit receptacle accepts a NEMA plug number 14-50P. breakers. ALWAYS use grounded male plugs. The • Reference 2 - one 30A push-to-reset circuit neutral line of the generator is mechanically breaker. grounded to the frame. Matchi
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Reference 17 - Breather/Oil Fill Plug. Use ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation. Do not SAE 90 gear oil. Maintain the correct oil level. operate generator in any enclosed or narrow space. Over filling can cause the oil to over heat and Engines consume oxygen and give off deadly damage seals and bearings. The gear box is carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Improper shipped with temperary plastic plug, remove and ventilation will cause damage to generator and replace with the metal breather plug
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Choose a location where the generator will not be exposed to rain, snow or direct sunlight. Common places for mounting your PTO generator are to a trailer or a cement slab. However you choose to mount the generator, make sure it can get as close to the load as possible. This will make using the generator more convenient and reduce voltage drop. The installation site must be free from water, moisture, or dust. Foreign matters, such as dust, dirt, sand, lint, or abrasive materials can cause dama
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STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS Electric motors require much more current (amps) to start than to run. Some motors, particularly low cost split-phase motors, are very hard to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start than to run. Capacitor motors are easier to start and usually require 2 to 4 times as much current to start than to run. Repulsion Induction motors are the easiest to start and require 1.5 to 2.5 times as much to start than to run. Most fractional motors take about the same a
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as the electric motor windings. Because the heavy Freezer 800 (b) surge of current is required for only an instant, the Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) 1200 (a) generator will not be damaged if it can bring the Hair Dryer 1200 motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in Hand Drill (1”) 1100 starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other Hand Drill (1/2”) 875 electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on Hand Drill (3/8”) 500 the electric motor. Hand Drill (1/4”) 250 Hedge Trimmer 4
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GENERATOR CARE GROUNDING - All units must be grounded. Drive a 3/4” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground The generator head is a two pole, 3600 RPM, close to the generator. The pipe/rod must 60 Hz, brushless, revolving field and synchronous penetrate moist earth. Connect an approved type with two sealed radial bearings. ground clamp to the pipe. Run a 8 gauge wire Proper care and maintenance are necessary to from the clamp to the generator ground screw. Do ensure a long trouble
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow. a) Increase tractor RPMs. b) Reduce the load. (See Load b) Generator is overloaded. Application section of this manual.) Circuit breaker trips. a) Defective load connected to a) Disconnect load. generator. b) Replace receptacle. b) Defective receptacle. c) Reduce the load. (See Load c) Generator overloaded. Application section of this manual.) d) Contact Customer Service for d)
