Proven Performance
MO DEL 10000 PPG, ITEM #165967
Professi onal Portable Generator
M165967A
OWNER’S MANUAL
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THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Pro Series Generator. Your machine is designed for
long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take time now to read
through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and
safety precautions. Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this manual .
T he time you t ake now will p rolong you r gene rato r’s l ife a nd prep are yo u fo r i ts saf e ope ration .
Enj oy the exceptional perform ance of your NorthStar Pro Series Generator.
IMPORTANT
Make certain the operator:
- Reads and understands the manuals pertai ning to this machine.
- Is instructed in safe and proper operation of this m achine.
NOTICE
K-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or
changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units
previousl y sold.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you 1
Specifi cations 2
Machine component identifi cation 3
Genera to r fe atures 4
Introdu ction 5
ANSI safety definitio n s 5
Rules for safe operation 5
Insta llation 6
Load application 6-7
Pre-start up preparation 7-8
Starting 8
Stopping 8
Engine ca r e 8
Gene rato r care 8 -9
Troubleshooting 10
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Number #165967
Maximum Output 10000 Watts (W)
Continuous Output 8500 Watts (W)
Voltag e 120/240 Volt (V)
Phase Si ng le ph ase ( 4- w ire)
Frequency 5 6.5 - 63. 3 Hert z (H z )
Power Factor 1.0 p.f.
Total Harmoni c Distortion less than 5%
Engine 18 HP Honda
Engine Speed 3390 - 3798 RPM
Fuel Ty p e Unle aded gaso line
Fuel Capacity 10 gall ons (38.0 L)
Oil Capa city 1.6 US quarts
Starting Method Electric start/Recoil
120 V Receptacles 2 - 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 5-20R)
30 Amp (A) locking receptacle (NEMA L5-30R)
120/240 V Receptacle 30 Amp (A) locking receptacle (NEMA L14-30R)
50 Amp (A) straight blade (NEMA 14-50R)
Circuit Breakers 4 0 Amp (A) t herma l magn etic
3 0 Amp (A) t herma l magn etic
3 0 Amp (A) t herma l , push to re set
2 - 20 Amp (A) therm al, push to reset
Battery 12 VDC, 18 Amp-Hour (minimum)
Gr oup S ize U1-7
Dimensi ons
Length 35.75” (90.8 cm)
Width 24.25” (61.6 cm)
Height 26.25” (66.7 cm)
Dry Weight 320 lb. (136 kg)
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M ACHINE COMPO NENT IDENTIFICAT IO N
Ref. Description
1 Air Cl eaner 11 10.0 Gallon Gas T ank
2 Grounding Screw 12 Recoil
3 Circuit Breakers 1 3 Mu ffl er & Spark Arrestor
4 120/240V, 50A Receptacle 14 Oil Fi lter
5 120/240V, 30A Locking Rec. 15 Battery Box
6 120V, 30A Locking Rec. 16 Gas Line Valve
7 120V, 20A Duplex Rec. 17 Generator Head
8 Oil Drain Plu g 18 Gas Cap with Gauge
9 Vibration Isolation Mount
10 Wheel Ki t (#165919)
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