TOC. NORTHSTAR PTO Generator, PTO Generator, 7800 Surge Watts, 7200 Rated Watts, 14 HP Required

Table of Contents

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................. 2

About Your Generator ................................................................................................................. 4

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 6

Safety Label Locations .................................................................................................................. 7

Machine Component Identification ............................................................................................. 8

Power Load Planning & Management ........................................................................................ 10

Installation / Initial Set-Up:

1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection .......................................................................................... 12

2. Planning the Power Load ........................................................................................................ 13

3. Set-up as a PORTABLE or BUILDING BACK-UP Power Source ...................................... 13

4. Selecting a Suitable Site ......................................................................................................... 16

5. Mounting the Generator ......................................................................................................... 18

6. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................ 20

Operation:

1. General Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................... 21

2. Preparing for Operation .......................................................................................................... 22

3. Connecting to the Tractor ....................................................................................................... 24

4. Starting the Generator ............................................................................................................. 25

5. Connecting Loads ................................................................................................................... 26

6. Stopping .................................................................................................................................. 28

7. Storage & Exercise ................................................................................................................. 28

Maintenance & Repair .................................................................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 31

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation ....................................................... 32

PTO Generator Exploded View ................................................................................................... 35

Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 36

PTO Gearbox Exploded View ...................................................................................................... 37

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 39

California Proposition 65 Information ........................................................................................ 40

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About Your Generator

Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar PTO generator!

About Your Generator

This PTO-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to 7200 Watts of electrical power (7200 watts continuous, 7800 watts Surge).

Connected to your tractor’s power take-off

(PTO)*, the generator can supply power:

1.

As a portable power source. You can plug appliances directly into the generator’s electrical outlets.

2.

As a back-up, standby power source for a building. A licensed electrician can connect the generator to your building’s electrical system via the installation of an UL-approved transfer switch.

(See the “Installation & Initial Set-up” section of this manual to learn more about specific requirements and precautions relating to wiring the generator to your building’s electrical system.)

* Your tractor’s PTO must produce a minimum of 14 HP at 540 RPM.

You must select a generator adequately sized for your power needs.

You need to determine the power needs of all the appliances/tools you wish to power at the same time and choose a generator rated to provide at least that power level. See the “Power Load Planning &

Management” section of this manual to determine your specific power load requirements and then compare them to this generator’s rated capacity. You must not overload the generator.

Overloading will cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices, and may also result in fire.

This generator must be mounted on a reinforced concrete slab or a PTO generator trailer, so that the generator will not flip during use due to the rotational force of the PTO.

The slab or trailer must be of adequate size and strength to withstand operating torque without flipping or structural failure. A trailer designed specifically for use with PTO generators rated up to 60,000 Watts is available from NorthStar -- Item #165959. More detailed information about mounting can be found in the “Installation / Initial Set-Up” section of this manual.

Be sure to read about site selection and grounding requirements for running this generator.

More detailed information can be found in the “Installation & Initial Set-up, Steps

5 & 6” of this manual.

Optional accessories available from NorthStar include PTO drivelines, UL-approved transfer switches and extension cords. Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions about optional accessories or to order.

Read this Manual

WARNING

Improper use or maintenance of this generator can result in serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock/electrocution, entanglement, flying objects,

fire, or burns. In addition, PTO shaft and generator can become airborne and cause severe injury if improperly secured.

Read this manual completely before using the generator and follow all instructions and safety rules.

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About Your Generator (cont’d)

You must follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual. Keep this manual for reference and review.

Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance will result in operator safety as well as best performance and long life of the generator. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual for proper mounting, set-up, operation, and maintenance of the generator will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and assumes liability therein. The purchaser and/or user shall assume liability for any modification and/or alterations of this equipment from original design and manufacture, or for any nonstandard application, or for use as a subcomponent in another piece of equipment.

NorthStar is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 for any questions about the appropriate use of this generator.

Warranty Registration

Please fill out and submit the warranty registration card so that we have your contact information for any future product literature or replacement parts you may need.

ATTENTION:

All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to others!

All persons to whom you rent/loan this generator must have access to and read this manual .

Keep this owner’s manual with the generator at all times and advise all persons who will operate the machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely operate the generator and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.

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