North Star 5500 IPG User Manual

Proven Performance

O W NE R’S M ANUAL

MO DEL 5500 IPG , ITEM # 165926
I ndust r ial Por t able G enerator

M165926A

5500 IP G

Shown with Optional Wheel Kit (Item # 165916)

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THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a North Star Industrial Portable 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 ti me you take now will prol ong your generator’s life and prepare

you for its safe operation. Enjoy the exceptional performance of your North Star Industrial Series
Genera to r.

IMPORTANT

Make certain the operator:

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

- Is i nstructed i n 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you 1
Specifications 2

Machine com ponent identif ic ation 3
Gener ator f eature s 4-5
Introduction 5
A NSI safety definitions 5

Rules for saf e operation 5-6
Installation 6
Load applic ation 6-8
Pre- star t up prepar ation 8
St ar ting - Manual 9

St ar ting - Elec tric 9
Stopping 9
Engine care 9
Gener ator car e 9

Troubleshooting 10

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Numb er #165926
Maximum Output 5500 Watts (W )

Continuous Output 4500 Watts (W )
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt ( V)
Phase Single pha s e ( 4- wire)
Frequency 58.0- 63.0 H er tz ( Hz )
Power Fact or 1.0 p.f.

Engine 9 HP Honda GX270
Engine Speed 3480-378 0 RP M
Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline
Fuel Capacity 6.5 gallons (24. 6 L)
Oil Capacity 1.16 US quar ts (1.1 L)

St ar ting Method Electric S tart / Recoil
120 V Recept ac le (2) 20 Amp (A) duplex GFCI (NE M A 5- 20R)

(1) 30 Amp (A) twistloc k ( NE MA L5-30R)

(1) 50 Amp (A) St r aight Blade (NE MA 5-50R)

120/240 V Rec eptacle 20 Amp (A) twistloc k ( NE MA L14-20R)
Circuit Breaker (2) 20 Amp (A) Ther mal, push to reset

(1) 30 Amp (A) Ther mal, push to reset

(1) 20 Amp (A) Magnetic , 2 Pole
Gr ounding Po st Rec eives 10 Ga. wire or fork t er m inal
Dimensions

Length 31.75” ( 80.6 cm)
Width 23.63” ( 60.0 cm)
Height 22.25” ( 56.5 cm)
Dry Weight 195 lb. ( 88.6 kg)
Gr os s Weight 240 lb. ( 109 kg)

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MACHINE COM PONENT IDENTIFICA TION

Figure 1 (Ref. 1-7) 00229

Ref. Description Ref. Description

1 Air Cleaner 9 Gas Line Valve
2 Starting/Stopping Instructions 10 Genera to r Head

3 Oil Drain Plug 11 Battery & Box
4 Control Panel 12 Vibration Isolati on Mount

5 Gas Cap with Gauge 13 Recoil
6 6.5 Gallon Gas Tank 14 F uel Valve Lever

7 Super Silent Muffler 15 Choke Lever

8 Gas Drain Valve 16 Electr ic Stop/S tar t Switc h

Figure 2 (Ref. 8-16) 00230

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