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MODEL 5500 IPG, ITEM # 165926
Industrial Portable Generator
M165926A
P rove n P e rf o r m a nce
OWNER’S MANUAL
5500 IPG 00219
Shown with Optional Wheel Kit (Item # 165916)
Any Questions, Comments, or Problems?
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THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing a North Star Industrial Portable 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 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
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SPECIFICATIONS Item Number #165926 Maximum Output 5500 Watts (W) Continuous Output 4500 Watts (W) Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V) Phase Single phase (4-wire) Frequency 58.0-63.0 Hertz (Hz) Power Factor 1.0 p.f. Engine 9 HP Honda GX270 Engine Speed 3480-3780 RPM Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline Fuel Capacity 6.5 gallons (24.6 L) Oil Capacity 1.16 US quarts (1.1 L) Starting Method Electric Start / Recoil 120 V Receptacle (2) 20 Amp (A) duplex GFCI (NEMA 5-20R) (1) 30 Amp (A) twistl
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MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 (Ref. 1-7) 00229 Ref. Description Ref. Description 1 Air Cleaner 9 Gas Line Valve 2 Starting/Stopping Instructions 10 Generator Head 3 Oil Drain Plug 11 Battery & Box 4 Control Panel 12 Vibration Isolation Mount 5 Gas Cap with Gauge 13 Recoil 6 6.5 Gallon Gas Tank 14 Fuel Valve Lever 7 Super Silent Muffler 15 Choke Lever 8 Gas Drain Valve 16 Electric Stop/Start Switch Figure 2 (Ref. 8-16) 00230 3
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CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION GENERATOR FEATURES Reference 1 - Air Cleaner. Refer to your Honda engine manual for air cleaner care. Reference 2 - Starting/Stopping Instructions. Reference 3 - Oil Drain Plug. Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil change recommendations. Reference 4 - Control Panel. See Fig. 3 for details. Reference 5 - Gas Cap with Gauge. The gas cap is extra large, creating a large hole for refilling and a comfortable grip. You can always monitor the fuel level without r
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Reference 21 - 120/240V 20A Receptacle. One engine operation and maintenance always refer to the twistlock 120/240V receptacle capable of drawing 20 Honda engine owner’s manual furnished with the amps, (NEMA) number L14-20R. This receptacle accepts generator (Honda refers to the 9 HP engine as a GX270). only NEMA 14-20P plugs, one of which is shipped with the North Star is constantly improving its products. The generator. Use this receptacle if installing a transfer switch. specification
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Foreign matters, such as dust, dirt, sand, lint, or ALWAYS remove the spark plug or spark plug wire abrasive materials can cause damage to the generator before working on the engine or generator, to prevent head and engine if allowed into its cooling system. accidental starting. NEVER install your generator inside confined areas. ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate Inside installation can cause health hazards or death. generator in any enclosed or narrow space. Engines consume
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are easier to start and usually require 2 to 4 times as much Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length current to start than to run. Repulsion Induction motors Amps Load #10 #12 #14 #16 are the easiest to start and require 1.5 to 2.5 times as at (watts) Ga. Ga. Ga. Ga. much to start than to run. 240V Cord Cord Cord Cord Most fractional motors take about the same amount of 10 2400 250’ 150’ 100’ 75’ current to run them whether they are of Repulsion- 20 4800 125’ 75’ 50’ 25’ Induction (RI), Cap
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Slow Cooker 200 generator, the engine is more heavily loaded, and as a Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) 2800 (a) result the speed drops slightly. This slight decrease in Submersible Pump (1 HP) 2000 (a) speed, together with the voltage drop within the generator Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) 1500 (a) itself, results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator Sump Pump 600 (a) is loaded to its full capacity than when it is running with no Table Saw (10”) 2000 (a) load. The slight variation has no app
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STARTING - ELECTRIC WARNING, Stand-by Operation If your generator is to be used as a standby electric 1. Disconnect all loads to generator. power source in case of utility failure, it must be installed 2. Turn gas line valve to ON position. by a registered and licensed electrician and in compliance 3. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke with all applicable state and local electrical codes. Also, position, for warm engine, move choke lever to half choke local Fire Departments mus
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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. e) Battery has lost its charge. e) Battery has low electrolyte and/or needs to be charged or replaced. Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow. a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
