North Star 27500 User Manual

MODEL 27500 PTOG
ITEM # 165937

Proven Performance

O W NE R’S M ANUAL

Power T

ake-Off Generator

M165937D

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THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasi ng a NorthStar Power Take-Off Generator. Your machi ne is desi gned

for long life, dependabil ity, and the top performance you dem and. Pl ease take the time now to
read through this m anual so you can better understand the machi ne’s operation, maintenance and

safety precautions. Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this m anual.
T he time you t ake now will p rolong you r ge ne rat or’s lif e and p repare you for its safe operation.

Enj oy the exceptional performance of your NorthStar PTO Generator.

IMPORTANT

If this machine is used by anyone who i s not the owner or is loaned or rented, make certain the

operator:

- Is instructed in safe and proper operation of this m achine.

- Reads and understands the manuals pertai ning to this machine.

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
Specifications 2
A NSI safety definitions 2
Machine com ponent ident ification 3

Gener ator f eature s 4
Introduction 4
Rules for saf e operation 4-5
Installation 5-6
Load applic ation 6-7

Pre- star t up prepar ation s 7-8
Gener ator car e 8

Troubleshooting 9

SPECIFICATIONS

Item Numb er #165937

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Maximum Outp ut 27500 Wat ts (W )
Continuous Output 24000 W
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)
Phase Single pha s e ( 4- wire)

Frequency 59.0- 63.0 H er tz ( Hz )
Power Fact or 1.0
Min imum P TO HP 48 HP at 540 RP M
Input Shaf t 1 3/8” Diameter, 6 spl ine
120V Recept ac le (2) 20 Amp (A) duplex (NE M A 5- 20R)

30A Twistloc k ( NE MA L5-30R)

120/240V Recept ac le 60A St r aight blade (NEMA 14-60R)

100A Pin and sle eve (4100R 12W)

Circuit Breaker (2) 20A thermal, push to reset style

30A thermal, push to reset style

60A ther mal ma gnetic

100A ther ma l m agnetic
Gear B ox
Gear Ratio 1:7
Gear Oil SAE 80W-90

Oil Capac ity .53 Qt. (.5 L)
Dimensions
Length 36.95” ( 93.9 cm)
Width 16.85” ( 42.8 cm)
Height 20.79” ( 52.8 cm)

Gr os s Weight 425 lb. ( 193. 2 k g)

ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

DANGER i ndi ca te s a n im mine ntl y h azard ou s sit ua ti on whi ch, i f no t a voide d, will

result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situati on which, if not avoided, could

r es ult in a d eath or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous si tuation, which if not avoi ded, may

result in minor or moderate inj ury. It m ay also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

M ACHINE COMPONENT IDENT IFICATION

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