North Star 13000 PTOG - Manual (Page 5)

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GENERATOR FEATURES
References 1-3 Circuit Breakers.
• Reference 1 - two 50A push-to-reset circuit
breakers.
• Reference 2 - one 30A push-to-reset circuit
breaker.
• Reference 3 - two 20A push-to-reset circuit
breakers.
References 4 - Warning Decals. Read and
follow all warnings.
References 5 - 1 3/8” Diameter 6 Spline Input
Shaft. 540 RPM. PTO driveline is available from
Northern, Item #165936.
References 6 - Oil Drain Plug. Change oil
after the first 50 hours of use, then after every 500
hours.
References 7 - Voltmeter. Voltmeter needle
should be in green area during all generator load
conditions. The black line in the center on the
green area indicates 120V. During no load
conditions, the needle should be at or above the
black line.
References 8-9 120V Receptacles.
• Reference 8 - 120V Receptacle. The
generator has a control panel with two 120V 20A
straight blade receptacle duplexes (two receptacles
in a common housing). National Electrical
Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) number is 5-
20R.
• Reference 9 - This twistlock receptacle is a
120V 30A receptacle, NEMA number L5-30R. This
receptacle accepts NEMA plug number L5-30P,
which is supplied with the generator.
Reference 10 - 120/240V Receptacle. This
straight blade receptacle is 120/240V 50A. This
receptacle accepts a NEMA plug number 14-50P.
ALWAYS use grounded male plugs. The
neutral line of the generator is mechanically
grounded to the frame. Matching NEMA male
plugs must always be used.
References 11 - Shield. Plastic implement
shield. NEVER operate generator without shield in
place.
Reference 12 - Gear Box. Cast iron frame. 1:7
gear ratio.
Reference 13 - Grounding Screw . Ground the
generator via the ground screw, to a copper pipe or
rod that is driven into moist soil.
Reference 14 - Mounting Holes. Use these
three locations to mount the generator head in
place with 7/16” grade 5 bolts. Mounting plates
(item #165935) for mounting generator to a cement
pad are available through Northern and the
NorthStar parts catalog.
Reference 15 - 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 16 - Oil Lev el Sight. When oil is
even with the red dot, the oil level is correct. Check
oil level daily. Sight is mounted on the gear box
service panel. If panel is removed for whatever
reason, reseal using Dow Corning sealant #732.
Figure 2 (Ref. 10-16)
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