North Star M165951C - Manual (Page 9)

Machine Component Identification – Item #165951E.1 (cont’d)
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REFERENCE GUIDE
Reference 1
– Alternator
The generator head produces energy.
Reference 2 – Grounding Screw Use to ground the generator to a copper pipe
or rod that is driven into moist soil.
Reference 3
– Isomounts
Reduces vibrations transmitted to the control
box.
Reference 4
– 30A Circuit Breaker Thermal magnetic breaker protects against
over currents and short circuits.
Reference 5
– 120V Receptacles
One 120V 20A straight blade receptacle
duplex (two receptacles in a common
housing). National Electrical Manufacturer’s
Association (NEMA) number 5-20R.
Reference 6 – 20A Circuit Breaker (Qty 2) Push to reset style thermal breakers
protect against over currents.
Reference 7 – 120/240V Locking
Receptacle
30A receptacle, NEMA L14-30R.
Reference 8 – Gearbox 1:7 gear ratio.
Reference 9 – Filler/Breather Plug Fill oil here; use SAE 90W gear oil.
Reference 10
– Implement Shield
Never operate generator without shield in
place.
Reference 11 – Fan Vents Never block the vent slots or insert objects
through the slots. The closest object should
be at least 3 feet away from the vents.
Reference 12
– Mounting Holes
Use these locations to mount the generator in
place with 5/8” grade 5 bolts.
Reference 13
– Voltmeter
Needle should be in green area during all
generator load conditions. The black line in
the center of the green area indicates 120V.
During no load conditions, the needle should
be at or above the black line.
Reference 14
– 1-3/8” Diameter 6
Spline Input Shaft
Requires 14 HP or greater at 540 RPM.
Reference 15
– Oil Fill Sight Glass When oil is even with the red dot, the oil level
is correct. Check oil level daily.
Reference 16 – Oil Drain Plug Remove to drain oil from gearbox.