NorthStar 165165 Product Manual page 30

Disconnect loads
and turn off fuel
supply
Cool engine before
storing
Choose a storage
location
Prevent accidental
starting
Exercise generator
every 4 weeks
Perform regular
maintenance
Prepare engine for
long term storage if
needed
Operation (cont'd)
When you are finished using the generator, disconnect all loads and
turn off fuel supply:
1. Make sure all devices that were connected to the generator's outlets
are disconnected.
2. Check to be sure fuel line shut-off valve is in OFF position.
Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can
be a fire hazard.
Store the generator in a location that is:
o Clean and dry
o Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights, even
if the generator's fuel tank is empty. Residual fuel in the tank could
ignite.
o Away from extreme high or low temperatures.
Note: Do not store with battery charger always connected. Batteries that
are over-charged can boil themselves dry and produce excessive amounts of
hydrogen, an explosive gas.
Remove key from starter (for electric start engines) and secure key in a
safe location, or remove spark plug(s) in order to ensure the generator
cannot be started accidentally in a storage location or by untrained persons.
The generator should be exercised regularly.
At least every four weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes
with a small load plugged in, such as a lamp or fan.
Monthly exercising of the generator will:
o Dry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings. If left,
this moisture can cause corrosion in the winding.
o Ensure that the unit is operating properly should it be needed in an
emergency.
Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the
generator in safe working condition.
If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must
prepare the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from
forming and causing malfunction of the engine.
Prepare engine for long term
storage by:
o Removing all fuel from the tank and carburetor
OR
o Adding diesel fuel stabilizer to the fuel (following manufacturer's
instructions)
Fuel stabilizer steps:
1. Ensure fuel tank is full.
2. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
3. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to enter the fuel system.
4. Shut off engine
5. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug
30