North Star M165939J - Manual (Page 10)

Machine Component Identification - Item #165939J
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and press the extended button back into the circuit breaker
housing.
Reference 13 - 120V, 20A, Duplex
Receptacle The generator has a control panel with two duplex (two
receptacles in a common housing) receptacles. This duplex is a
120-volt (V) 20 amp (A) straight blade receptacle, National
Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) number 5-20R.
This receptacle accepts NEMA plug number 5-20P. The
duplex is capable of drawing 20A out of either receptacle or a
combination of both.
Reference 14 - Fuel Selector Switch Switching from LP or NG to gasoline:
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Turn the gas line valve to ON position.
3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the GASOLINE position.
Switching from gasoline to LP or NG:
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Make sure LP or NG fuel is being supplied.
3. Flip the fuel selection switch to the LP/NG position.
4. Momentary sputtering is common.
5. Turn gasoline line valve to OFF position.
Reference 15 – Hour Meter The control panel includes an hour meter to monitor engine run
time. The hour meter will not work if the 120 volt, 20 amp circuit
breaker is OFF (Reference 12).
Reference 16 – Oil Drain Area This product was designed with a large window in the base
directly below the engine oil drain plug (Reference 18). The
large window facilitates a quick and clean process to change
engine oil.
Reference 17 – Demand Regulator
Assembly Controls the flow of LP or NG gas into the engine carburetor.
Reference 18 – Oil Drain Plug Refer to your Honda engine manual for oil change
recommendations.
Reference 19 – Oil Level Dip Stick Refer to your Honda engine manual for proper oil level
recommendations.
Reference 20 – Engine Oil Fill Port Remove the oil fill cap to add engine oil.
Reference 21 – Engine Key Switch The engine key switch is located on the front of the engine.
Always locate this switch and be familiar with its location before
operating the generator.
Reference 22 – Engine Choke Lever Used during cold starts. Refer to the Honda engine manual for
usage.
Reference 23 – Vibration Isolation
Mount The engine and generator head is mounted on rubber cylinders
that absorb most of the engine vibration. This feature
eliminates the tendency of the machine to “walk” which is
common with engine powered equipment.
Reference 24 – Engine Exhaust Filter The muffler is designed to reduce engine noise. Keep debris
and combustible materials away from the muffler. The muffler
contains a spark arrester. Refer to the Honda engine owner’s
manual for spark arrester maintenance.
Reference 25 – Engine Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at each oil change. Replace with Honda
genuine replacement parts.
Reference 26 – Generator Head The electricity producing part of the generator.
Reference 27 – Gas Line Shutoff
Valve The fuel tank has an ON-OFF valve mounted underneath.
Always keep this valve closed (OFF) when the generator is not
in use.