North Star 6500 DPG User Manual

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MODEL 6500 DPG, ITEM # 165930

 

Diesel Portable Generator

P r o v e n P e r f o r m a n c e

M165930A

OWNER’S MANUAL

00308

6500 DPG

Shown with Optional Wheel Kit (Item # 165916)

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THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Diesel 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. 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.

IMPORTANT

Make certain the operator:

-Reads and understands the manuals pertaining 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 previously sold.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you

1

Specifications

2

Machine component identification

3

Generator features

4-5

Introduction

5

ANSI safety definitions

5

Rules for safe operation

5

Installation

6

Load application

6-7

Pre-start up preparation

8

Electric Engine Starting

8

Manual Engine Starting

8-9

Engine Stopping

9

Engine care

9

Generator care

9

Engine Fuel Line Bleeding

9

Troubleshooting

10

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

Item Number

165930

 

 

Maximum Output

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 Type

Diesel

 

 

Fuel Capacity

6.5 gallons (24.6 L)

 

 

Oil Capacity

1.76 US quarts (1.65 L)

 

 

Starting Method

Electric / Recoil

 

 

120V Receptacle

20 Amp (A) Duplex GFCI (NEMA 5-20R)

 

 

 

30 Amp (A) Twistlock (NEMA L5-30R)

 

 

120/240V Receptacle

30 Amp (A) Twistlock (NEMA L14-30R)

 

 

Circuit Breakers

30 Amp (A) Magnetic, Qty. 1

 

 

 

20 Amp (A), Thermal type, Qty. 2

 

 

Grounding Screw

Receives 10 Ga. Fork Terminal

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

Length

34.00” (86.4 cm)

 

 

Width

23.25” (59.1 cm)

 

 

Height

22.25” (56.5 cm)

 

 

Dry Weight

295 lb. ( kg)

 

 

Gross Weight

310 lb. ( kg)

 

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North Star 6500 DPG User Manual

MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

 

 

Figure 1 (Ref. 1-11)

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Description

 

Ref.

Description

 

1

Gas Cap with Gauge

 

9

Air Cleaner Housing

 

2

6.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

 

10

Muffler

 

3

Operation Instructions

 

11

Decompression Lever

4

Control Panel

 

12

Warning Decals

 

5

Oil Filter Access Cover

 

13

Ignition Fuse

 

6

Oil Drain Plug

 

14

Isolation Mounts

 

7

Oil Fill and Dip Stick

 

15

Battery Box and Battery

8

Recoil Handle

 

16

Generator

 

Figure 2 (Ref. 12-17)

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