North Star 8000 PPG User Manual
Proven Performance
OWNER’S MANUAL
MO DEL 8000 PPG, ITEM # 165914
Professi onal Portable Generator
M165914G
Call Custo mer Service at 1-800-270- 0810
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 to 11:30 AM CST
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Pro 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 time you t ake now will p rolong you r gene rato r’s l ife a nd prep are yo u fo r i ts saf e ope ration .
Enj oy the exceptional perform ance of your NorthStar Pro Series 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 m achine.
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 component identificat ion 3
Gener ator f eature s 4
Introduction 4
A NSI safety definitions 5
Rules for saf e operation 5
Installation 5-6
Load applic ation 6-7
Pre- star t up prepar ation 7-8
Starting 8
Stopping 8
Engine care 8
Gener ator car e 8-9
Troubleshooting 10
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Numb er #165914
Maximum Ou tp ut 8000 Watts (W )
Continuous Output 6600 Watts (W )
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)
Phase Single pha s e ( 4- wire)
Frequency 56.5- 63.3 H er tz ( Hz )
Power Fact or 100%
Engine 13 HP Honda GX390
Engine Speed 3390 - 3798 RPM
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 Recoi l
120 V Recept ac le 15 Amp (A) duplex
(NEM A 5- 15R) & 20 Amp (A) duple
(NEM A 5- 20R)
120/240 V Recept ac le 30 Amp (A) loc k ing devic e
(NEM A L14- 30R)
Circuit Breakers 30 Amp (A), Qty. 2; 20 Amp (A) , Qty. 2;
15 Amp (A), Qty. 1; t her ma l, push t o
reset style
Gr ounding Post Receives 12 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 W eight 210 lb. ( 95 k g)
Gr os s Weight 250 lb. ( 114 kg)
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