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MODEL 5000 PG, ITEM #165965
Portable Generator
P rove n P e rf o r m a nce
M165965A
OWNER’S MANUAL
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THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Portable 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 exceptional per
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SPECIFICATIONS Item Number #165965 Maximum Output 5000 Watts (W) Continuous Output 4000 Watts (W) Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V) Phase Single phase (4-wire) Frequency Regulation 56.5 - 63.3 Hertz (Hz) Voltage Regulation 112-129V Power Factor 1.0 p.f. Engine 8 HP Tecumseh (HM80) Engine Speed 3390 - 3798 RPM Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline Fuel Capacity 1 gallon (3.8 L) Oil Capacity 1.63 US quarts (1.5 L) Starting Method Recoil 120 V Receptacle 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 5-20R) 240 V Receptacle 20 Amp (A) d
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MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 (Ref. 1-9) fig.01858 Ref. Description Ref. Description 1 Muffler 10 Protective Frame 2Gas Cap 11 Grounding Screw 3 Engine Stop Switch 12 120V 20A Duplex Rec 4 Recoil 13 Circuit Breakers 5 Air Cleaner 14 240V 20A Duplex Rec. 6 Vibration Isolation Mount 15 Generator Head 7 Oil Drain Plug 16 Warning Instructions 8 Choke Lever 17 Gas Tank 9 Dipstick Fi
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GENERATOR FEATURES INTRODUCTION Before starting your generator, thoroughly study Reference 1 - Muffler. Allow 3’ clearance around the hot exhaust gas. the instructions and cautions in this manual to assure you are fully acquainted with the operation of all Reference 2 - Gas Cap. Reference 3 - Engine Stop Switch. The rocker components of this generator. Proper preparation, engine stop switch is located on the engine. I means operation and maintenance will result in operator ON.
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generator so that the exhaust fumes will not be NEVER operate the generator, or handle any directed towards people. electrical equipment while standing in water, while The installation site must be free from water, barefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain or moisture, or dust. All electrical components should be snow. Electric shock may result. protected from excessive moisture or the insulation system will deteriorate and result in grounding or ALWAYS use a ground fault circuit inte
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STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS EXTENSION CORDS Electric motors require much more current (amps) When electric power is to be provided to various to start than to run. Some motors, particularly low cost loads at some distance from the generator, extension split-phase motors, are very hard to start and require 5 cords can be used. These cords should be sized to to 7 times more current to start than to run. Capacitor allow for distance in length and amperage so that the motors are easier to start and
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Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu) 150 damage to equipment plugged into the unit and Oven 4500 possible injury to the individual. Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) 600 (a) All engines have a tendency to slow down when a Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) 150 load is applied. When the electrical load is connected Radio 200 to the generator, the engine is more heavily loaded, Refrigerator 600 (b) and as a result the speed drops slightly. This slight Slow Cooker 200 decrease in speed, together with th
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STOPPING 1. Disconnect all loads to generator. 2. Move engine on-off switch to the O position. ENGINE CARE Refer to your Tecumseh Owner’s Manual for proper care and maintenance. CAUTION NEVER change oil on a hot engine, the hot oil could cause severe burns. GENERATOR CARE The generator head is a two pole, 3600 RPM, 60 Hz, brushless, revolving field and synchronous type with one sealed radial roller bearing. The rotor of the generator head is direct
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Engine will not start. a) Low oil level. a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level. b) Fouled spark plug. b) Clean or replace spark plug. c) Out of fuel. c) Fill fuel tank. d) Stop switch in OFF position. d) Place switch in ON position. Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow. a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for adjustment. b) Generator is overloaded. b) Reduce the load. (See Load Application section of this man
