North Star M165938N - Manual (Page 28)

Operation (cont’d)
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Always dissipate static charge from your body before beginning
the fueling process by touching a grounded metal object at a safe
distance from fuel sources.
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Never fill the generator’s gas tank directly from the fuel pump –
the generator’s tank is not grounded and high velocity flow from
the pump can cause static electricity build-up. Use an approved
portable container to transfer gas to the generator’s tank.
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Never fill the portable gas container while it is sitting inside a
vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed. ALWAYS place
container on the ground to be filled.
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Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling.
Manually control the flow of gasoline; do NOT use nozzle’s lock-
open device.
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A portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is
preferred because it dissipates charge to ground more readily.
5) Clean up gasoline spills /splashes immediately.
• If possible, move the generator
away from spilled gasoline on the
ground.
• Wipe up spilled gasoline, and wait 5 minutes for excess gasoline to
evaporate before starting engine.
• Gasoline soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of
properly.
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If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and
wash skin immediately.
6) Replace gasoline cap securely before starting engine.
7) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed
container.
IMPORTANT:
For continuous operation, be prepared to check and refuel the engine on
a regular basis.
A tank of gasoline should last about 4 hours under
100% load, and about 8 hours under 50% load.
Start LPG/NG
supply
(if using) Propane (LPG):
1) Make sure the fuel hose is securely connected to the propane tank
regulator on one end, and the ¾” NPT gas inlet on the generator base on
the other end.
2) Open the propane tank main valve.
3) Check ¾” NPT gas inlet connection for leaks each time you connect. Use
the leak test method described below.
Natural Gas:
1) Make sure the gas line is securely connected to the ¾” inlet on the
generator base.
2) Open line valve, if gas line is so equipped.
3) Check ¾” NPT gas inlet connection for leaks each time you connect.
Use the leak test method described below.