Proven Performance
OWNER’S MANUAL
MO DEL 5500 PPG, ITEM # 165950
Professi onal Portabl e Generator
M165950A
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THANK YO U
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 machines operation, maintenance and
safety precautions. Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this manual .
T he time yo u take no w will p rolong y ou r gene rato r’s l if e a nd p rep are yo u f or i ts saf e ope ration .
Enjoy the exceptional performance of your NorthStar Pro Series Generator.
IMPORTANT
If thi s machine i s used by anyone who is not the owner or i s loaned or rented, make certain the
operator:
- Is instructed i n safe and proper operation of thi s machine.
- Reads and understands the manual s pertaining to this machi ne.
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
previously sold.
TABLE OF CO NT ENTS
Thank you 1
Specifications 2
Machine component identification 3
Gener ator feat ures 4
Introduction 4
A NSI safety definitions 4-5
Rules for safe operatio n 5
Installation 5
Load appl ic ation 6-7
Pre- star t up prepar ation 7-8
Starting 8
Stopping 8
Engine care 8
Gener ator c ar e 8
Troubleshooting 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Nu mb er #165950
Maximum Ou tput 5500 Watt s (W )
Continuou s Out put 4000 Watt s (W )
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)
Phase Single phas e ( 4-wire)
Frequency 56.5- 63.3 Hertz (Hz )
Power Factor 100 %
Engine 8 Hp Hon da GX 240
Engine Spee d 3390 - 3798 RPM
Fuel Type Non-leaded aut omobile ga s oline
Fuel Capacity 6.5 gallon s (24.6 L)
Oil Capacity 1.16 US quar ts (1.1 L)
St ar ting Method Recoil
120 V Receptacle 20 Amp (A) duplex (NE M A 5- 20R)
20 Amp (A) locking device
(NEM A L14-20R)
120/240 V Recept ac le 20 Amp (A) locking device
(NEM A L14-20R)
Circuit Breaker 20 Amp (A) ther mal, push t o r eset
Gr ounding Post Receive s 12 Ga. wire or fork terminal
Dim ensions
Length 31.75” ( 80.6 cm)
Width 23.63” ( 60.0 cm)
Height 22.25” ( 56.5 cm)
Dry Weight 180 lb. ( 82 k g)
Gr os s Weight 220 lb. ( 100 kg)
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