North Star 5500 - Manual (Page 9)

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STARTING
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn gas line valve to ON position.
3. Turn engine on-off switch located on engine to
ON position.
4. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke
position, for warm engine, move choke lever to half
choke or to RUN position.
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull.
6. When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN
position.
7. Loads may now be connected to generator.
STOPPING
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Place engine on-off switch to OFF position.
3. Turn gas line valve to OFF position.
ENGINE CARE
Refer to your Honda Owner’s Manual for proper
care and maintenance.
NOTE: When changing the oil on a hot engine, the
oil might overshoot the oil drain hole on the generator
base.
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 directly connected to the engine
crankshaft and the stator is rigidly coupled to the
engine casting via the generator head casting.
Exercising the Generator - The generator should
be operated every three to four weeks. Warm the
generator by starting the engine and letting it run for
10 to 15 minutes. This will dry out any moisture that
has accumulated in the windings. If left, this moisture
can cause corrosion in the winding. Frequent
operation of the engine generator will also ensure that
the set is operating properly should it be needed in an
emergency.
Generator Maintenance - The generator head is
brushless and maintenance free. Major generator
service, including installation or replacement of parts,
should be performed only by a qualified electrical
service technician. USE ONLY FACTORY
APPROVED REPAIR PARTS.
A. Bearing - The bearing used in these generators
is a heavy duty sealed roller bearing. They require no
maintenance or lubrication.
B. Receptacles - Quality receptacles have been
utilized. If a receptacle should become cracked or
otherwise damaged, replace it. Using cracked or
damaged receptacles can be both dangerous to the
operator and destructive to the equipment.
WARNING, Stand-by Operation
If your generator is to be used as a standby
electric power source in case of utility failure, it must
be installed by a registered and licensed electrician
and in compliance with all applicable state and local
electrical codes. Also, local Fire Departments must be
consulted concerning proper and safe handling
procedures for gasoline. NEVER connect any
generator to any existing electrical system without an
isolating, UL approved transfer switch, installed by a
licensed electrician.