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- Page 1 MODEL 15000 PPG, ITEM #165925 Professional Portable Generator M165925A P r o v e n P e r f o r m a n c e OWNER’S MANUAL 00211 Shown with Wheel Kit (Item # 165919) Any Questions, Comments, or Problems?
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a North Star 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. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Number Maximum Output Continuous Output Voltage Phase Frequency Power Factor Total Harmonic Distortion Engine Engine Speed Fuel Type Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Starting Method 120V Receptacles 120/240V Receptacles Circuit Breakers Battery Dimensions Length Width Height Dry Weight Gross Weight #165925 15000 Watts (W) 13500 Watts (W) -
Page 4: Machine Component Identification
MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 (Ref. 1-10) Ref. Description Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers 120/240V, 60A Receptacle 120/240V, 30A Twistlock Rec. 120V, 30A Twistlock Rec. 120V, 20A Duplex Rec. Oil Drain Valve Vibration Isolation Mount Starting/Stopping Instructions Wheel Kit (#165919) Figure 2 (Ref. 11-20) 00212 Ref. -
Page 5: Generator Features
GENERATOR FEATURES Reference 1 - Air Cleaner. Refer to your Kohler engine manual for air cleaner care. Reference 2 - Circuit Breakers. This portable single phase generator has 1 - 60 amp (A) thermal magnetic 2 pole breaker, 1 - 30 amp (A) thermal magnetic 2 pole breaker 1 - 30 amp (A) push to reset circuit breaker, and 2 - 20 amp (A) push to reset circuit breakers. -
Page 6: Ansi Safety Definitions
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in a death or serious injury. -
Page 7: Starting Electric Motors
LOAD APPLICATION It is important to determine the total electrical load before it is connected to the generator. The two major factors in determining the life of a generator head are: heat build up, caused by overloading the generator and corrosive contaminants, that attack the wiring insulation. -
Page 8: Operating Speed
Use this chart to estimate the total load on your generator. For Determining Generator Load Requirements Dev ice Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) Battery Charger (20 Amp) Belt Sander (3”) Chain Saw Circular Saw (6-1/2”) Coffee Maker Compressor (1 HP) Compressor (3/4 HP) Compressor (1/2 HP) Curling Iron Dishwasher... -
Page 9: Starting
Output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure continued proper operation of the generating plant and appliances. It can be checked with a portable meter. Frequency can be checked by using an electric clock with a sweep second hand. Timed against a wrist watch or a stop watch the clock should be correct within +/- 2 seconds per minute. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Engine will not start. a) Low oil level. b) Fouled spark plug. c) Out of fuel. d) Stop switch in OFF position. e) Battery has lost its charge. f) Engine fuse is blown. Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.
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