North Star M165939J - Manual (Page 31)

Operation (cont’d)
31
WARNING:
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray
over face and body.
Using Gasoline To start engine using gasoline:
1) Disconnect all loads to the generator.
2) Flip the fuel selector switch to the GASOLINE position.
3) Turn the gasoline line valve to the ON position.
4) For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position. To restart a
warm engine, move choke lever to half choke or to RUN position.
5) Start the engine:
a) Turn the engine key switch to the START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, release key and
wait 10 seconds before attempting to start again. Cranking
the electric starter for more than 5 seconds continuously
can overheat and damage the starter motor.
b) Release the key when the engine starts.
6) When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN position.
7) Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to:
a) Check and refuel the engine on a regular basis. A tank of gas should
last about 4 hours under 100% load, and about 8 hours under 50%
load. See engine owner’s manual for more detail.
WARNING:
A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add
fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot.
Let cool at least 2 minutes.
b) Check engine oil level each time you refuel.
c) Change oil after the first 20 operating hours, and at least every 100
operating hours thereafter, as directed in the engine owner’s manual.
WARNING:
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can
spray over face and body.