MODEL 13000 PTOG
ITEM # 165929
Proven Performance
O W NE R’S MA NUAL
Power T
ake-Off Generator
M165929A
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13000 PTOG
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THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Power Take-Off Generator. Your machine is
designed for l ong 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. The time you take now will prolong your generator’s life and
prepare you for its safe operation. Enjoy the exceptional performance of your NorthStar PT O
Generator.
IM PORTANT
If this machine i s used by anyone who is not the owner or i s l oaned or rented, make certain
the operator:
- Is instructed in safe and proper operati on of this machine.
- Reads and understands the manual s pertaining to this m achine.
NOTICE
K-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the ri ght to m ake improvements in design and/or
changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obli gati on to install them on uni ts
previously sold.
TABLE OF CONTENT S
Thank you 1
Specifications 2
A NSI safety definitions 2
Machine component ident ificat ion 3
Gener ator features 4
Introduction 4
Rules f or safe oper ation 4-5
Installation 5-6
Load applicat ion 6-7
Pre- star t up prepar ations 7-8
Gener ator care 8
Troubles hooting 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Number #165929
Ma ximum Outp ut 13000 Watts (W)
Continuous Output 12000 Watts (W)
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt ( V)
Phase Single phase (4-wire)
Frequency 59.0- 63.0 Hertz (Hz)
Power Factor 100 %
Mi nimum P TO HP 24 HP at 540 RP M
Input Shaft 1 3/8” Diameter , 6 spline
120V Receptac le (2) 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 5- 20R)
30 Amp (A) twistloc k ( NE MA L5-30R)
120/240V Receptacle 50 Amp (A) St r aight blade (NEMA 14-50R)
Circuit Breaker (2) 20 Amp (A) thermal, push to reset style
30 Amp (A) ther mal, push to r eset style
(2) 40 Amp (A) t her mal, push to r eset style
Gear B ox
Gear Ratio 1:7
Gear Oil SAE 80W-90
Oil Capac ity .86 Qt. (.82 L)
Dim ensions
Length 28.38” ( 72.1 cm)
Width 14.25” ( 36.2 cm)
Height 12.50” (31.1 cm)
Gr oss W eight 127 lb. ( 57.7kg)
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
DANG ER indicates an im minently hazardous situation which, if not avoi ded,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme si tuations.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in a death or serious injury.
CAUTION indi cates a potentially hazardous si tuation, which if not avoided,
may result in m i nor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert agai nst
unsafe practices.
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MA CHINE COMPO NENT IDENTIF ICATION
Figure 1 ( Ref. 1- 10)
Ref. Des cription Ref. Des cription
1 50A Ci rcuit Breakers 10 120/240V 50A Receptacle
2 30A Circui t Breaker 11 Shield
3 20A Ci rcuit Breakers 12 Gear Box
4 Warning Decal s 13 Grounding Screw
5 1 3/8”, 6 Spline Input Shaft 14 Mounting Holes
6 Oil Drai n Plug 15 Fan Vents
7 Voltmeter 16 Oil Level Sight
8 120V 20A Duplex
Receptacles
9 120V 30A Twistlock
Receptacle
17 Breather/Oil Fill Plug
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