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GENERATOR FEATURES
Reference 1 - 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 removing the cap by using the
fuel level indicator built into the gas cap.
Reference 2 - 6.5 Gallon Fuel Tank. Large
tank allows for extended run capabilities. Always
allow room for fuel expansion by not filling the tank
completely full.
Reference 3 - Operating Instructions.
Reference 4 - Control Panel. See Figure 3 for
details.
WARNING Contact a licensed
electrician to wire electrical plugs and/or cordsets.
Improper wiring could result in a fire or electrical
shock.
Reference 5 - Oil Filter Access Cover. Your
Yanmar engine is equipped with a reusable oil
filter. Access to the oil filter is achieved by
loosening the fixing bolt and then rotating the
cover plate. The filter should be inspected during
each oil change. Consult your Yanmar engine
manual for further details.
Reference 6 - Oil Drain Plug. Removal of plug
allows drainage of oil from the engine. Consult your
Yanmar engine manual for further details.
Reference 7 - Oil Fill and Dip Stick. Consult
your Yanmar engine owners manual for details
concerning oil changing intervals.
Reference 8 - Recoil Handle. Consult your
owners manual for engine starting or refer to page 8
of this manual.
Reference 9 - Air Cleaner Housing. Refer to
your Yanmar engine manual for air cleaner care.
Reference 10 - Muffler. Never operate the
generator without the deflector installed in the
upright position.
Reference 11 - Decompression Lever.
Reduces the force required to recoil start the
engine.
Reference 12 - Warning Labels. Nev er
operate the generator or engine until all warning
labels are fully understood. If warning labels are
missing contact our customer service department at
1-800-270-0810.
Reference 13 - Ignition Fuse. Your engine is
equipped with a 15 Amp automotive style fuse
located inside the white protective case.
Reference 14 - Vibration Isolation Mounts.
The engine and generator are mounted on rubber
mounts that absorb most of the engine vibration.
This feature eliminates the tendency of the
machine to “walk” which is common in most engine
powered equipment. If the mounts appear
damaged, replace with factory approved parts.
Reference 15 -Battery Box and Battery. The
battery is located inside the battery box and is
intended for starting the engine.
Reference 16 - Generator. Your NorthStar
product is equipped with a high quality brushless
generator. The generator is maintenance free and
will provide years of dependable service.
Figure 3 (Ref. 17-25) 00323
Reference 17 - Main line Breaker. The main
line breaker is a two pole thermomagnetic
resettable circuit breaker. The circuit breaker will
protect the generator from overload and short circuit
conditions. To reset the circuit breaker move the
toggle to the OFF position and then back to the ON
position. When this circuit breaker is in the OFF
position, all receptacles will be off.
Reference 18 - Thermal Circuit Breakers.
The control panel has two thermal circuit breakers.
If the circuit breaker trips, a black post will extend
from the circuit breaker, push the black post to reset
the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker will not
reset, wait two minutes and try again.
Reference 19 - 120 Volt-20 Amp GFCI Duplex
Receptacle. The control panel is equipped with
four 120 Volt-20 Amp ground fault circuit interrupt
(GFCI) receptacles (NEMA 5-20R). The receptacles
will accept either NEMA 5-15P or NEMA 5-20P
plugs. In the center of each duplex receptacle there
are both a test/reset button and a indicator lamp. If
there is a fault condition with a load connected to a
duplex receptacle, the indicator lamp will glow and
the reset button will extend. To test the GFCI press
the test button and the reset button should extend.
