North Star 13000 PTOG - Manual (Page 7)

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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 damage
if allowed inside the generator. All electrical
components should be protected from excessive
moisture or the insulation system will deteriorate
and result in grounding or shorting out of the
generating system.
When trailer mounting the generator select a
trailer that is wide enough to withstand the torque
of start-up and loading torque. Wheels that are not
spaced properly could cause the trailer to tip over.
The constant vibration of the generator can cause
metal fatigue of the trailer base if the steel used is
not thick enough.
DANGER Trailer may tip over and cause
serious injury or death. Never stand near an
operating PTO generator.
When mounting the generator on a cement slab
use the optional mount kit (item #165935),
available in the Northern catalog and the NorthStar
parts catalog. The kit comes with two mounting
plates and three grade 5, 7/16-14 bolts. Use grade
5 3/8” anchor bolts to mount plates to the concrete.
After the the generator is firmly mounted ,
attach the PTO driveline to the generator then the
tractor. Use a synchronized PTO driveline rated at
24 HP minimum.
DANGER Always have proper guarding
of rotating parts. Failure to guard the power
transmission mechanisms may result in serious
injury or death.
While seated on the tractor and the engine at
idle, engage the PTO. Slowly increase the throttle
until the needle in the generator voltmeter is at or
above the black line in the green area. A load can
now be applied to the generator. Remember to
stay clear of the rotating PTO driveline. From the
tractor seat re-adjust the speed until the needle on
the generator voltmeter is close to the black line in
the green area. If the needle will not rise to the
green area no matter what the engine speed, the
generator is either overloaded or there is a
problem. Use the troubleshooting guide at the end
of the manual for assistance with possible problems.
Before each use check the gear box oil level.
Use SAE gear oil and fill to the dot on the sight
glass.
If the control box is not located on the correct
side for your application, it can be rotated to the
opposite side. First remove the fan vents, then
remove the four drive end bracket bolts. Remove
securing stud cap, loosen the securing stud nut.
Rotate the drive end bracket 180
°, re-torque bolts to
17 lb
•ft. Re-torque securing stud nut to 88.5 lb•ft.
Reinstall the fan vents. Remove the four screws at
the base of control box, rotate the control box 180
°.
The voltmeter is now on the back of the machine
instead of the front. See below for terminology.
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