North Star 6500 DPG User Manual

MO DEL 6500 DPG, I TEM # 165930
Diesel Port a bl e G enerator

Proven Performance

OWNER’S MANUAL

M165930A

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6500 DPG

Shown with Optional Whe el Kit (Ite m # 165916)
Any Questions, Comments, or Problems?

Call Cust omer Service at 1- 800-270-0810

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST

Saturday 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Diesel Series Generator. Your machine is designed
for long life, dependability, and the top perform ance you demand. Please take tim e 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
Diesel Series Generator.

IM PORTANT

Make certain the operator:

- Reads and understands the manuals pertaining to this m achine.

- Is instructed in safe and proper operati on of this machine.

NOTICE

K-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the ri ght to make i mprovements in desi gn and/or
changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to i nstall them on units
previously sold.

TABL E OF CONT ENTS

Thank you 1
Specifications 2
Machine component ident ificat ion 3
Gener ator features 4-5
Introduction 5
A NSI safety definitions 5
Rules f or safe oper ation 5
Installation 6
Load applicat ion 6-7
Pre- star t up preparation 8
Electric Engine S tart ing 8
Manual Engine St ar ting 8-9
Engine Stopping 9
Engine car e 9
Gener ator care 9
Engine F uel Line B leeding 9
Tr oubleshooting 10

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Number 165930
Ma ximum Ou tput 6500 Watts (W)
Continuous Output 6120 Watts (W)
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt ( V)
Phase Single phase (4-wire)
Frequency 58.0- 63.0 Hertz (Hz)
Power Factor 1.0 p.f.
Engine 10 HP Yanmar L100AE-DEG
Engine Speed 3480-3720 RPM
Fuel Ty pe Dies el
Fuel Capac ity 6.5 gallons (24.6 L)
Oil Capac ity 1.76 US quar ts (1.65 L)
St ar ting M ethod Electric / Rec oil
120V Receptac le 20 Amp (A) Duplex GF CI (NEMA 5- 20R)

30 Amp (A) T wistloc k ( NE MA L5-30R)
120/240V Receptacle 30 Amp (A) T wistloc k ( NE MA L14-30R)
Circuit Breaker s 30 Amp (A) Magnetic, Qt y. 1

20 Amp (A), Thermal type, Qty. 2
Gr ounding S c r ew Receives 10 Ga. For k Terminal
Dim ensions
Length 34.00” ( 86.4 cm)
Width 23.25” ( 59.1 cm)
Height 22.25” ( 56.5 cm)
Dry Weight 295 lb. ( k g)
Gr oss W eight 310 lb. ( k g)

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MACHINE COMPO NENT IDENTIFICA TIO N

F igure 1 (Ref. 1-11)

Ref. Des cription Ref. Des cription

1 Gas Cap with Gauge 9 Air Cleaner Housing
2 6.5 Gal l on Fuel T ank 10 Muffle r
3 Operation Instructions 11 Decompression Lever
4 Control Panel 12 Warning Decals
5 Oil Filter Access Cover 13 Ignition Fuse
6 Oil Drai n Pl ug 14 Isolati on M ounts
7 Oil Fill and Dip Stick 15 Battery Box and Battery
8 Recoil Handle 16 Generator

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Figure 2 ( Ref. 12- 17)

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