North Star 5000 PG User Manual
MO DEL 5000 PG, ITEM #165965
Portable Generator
Proven Performance
OWNER’S MANUAL
M165965A
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THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Portabl e 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 m ust read and understand this manual . The
time you take now will prolo ng you r ge ne rat or’s life and prepare you for its safe operation. Enjoy
the exceptional performance of your NorthStar Portable 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 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.
TABL E OF CONTE NTS
Thank you 1
Specifications 2
Machine com ponent ident ification 3
Gener ator f eature s 4
Introduction 4
A NSI safety definitions 4
Rules for safe operation 4-5
Installation 5
Load applic ation 5-7
Pre- star t up prepar ation 7-8
Starting 8
Stopping 8
Engine care 8
Gener ator car e 8
Troubleshooting 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Nu mb er #165965
Maximum Outpu t 5000 Watts (W )
Continuous Output 4000 Watts (W )
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)
Phase Single pha s e ( 4- wire)
Fr equenc y Regulatio n 56.5 - 63.3 Hert z (Hz)
Voltage Regulation 112-129V
Power Factor 1.0 p.f.
Engine 8 HP T ec um s eh ( HM80)
Engine Speed 3390 - 3798 RPM
Fuel Type Unle aded ga so line
Fuel Capacity 1 gallon (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity 1.63 US quar ts (1.5 L)
St ar ting Method Recoil
120 V Recept ac le 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 5- 20R)
240 V Recept ac le 20 Amp (A) duplex (NEMA 6- 20R)
Circuit Breaker 17 Amp (A) thermal, push to reset
Gr ounding Post Receiv e s 12 Ga. wire or fork terminal
Dimensions
Length 26.00” ( 66 cm)
Width 19.00” ( 48 cm)
Height 17.50” ( 45 cm)
Dry W eight 106 lb. ( 45 k g)
Gr os s Weight 117 lb. ( 53 k g)
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