1THANK YOUThank you for purchasing a North Star Industrial Portable Series Generator. Your machine isdesigned for long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take timenow 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 andunderstand this manual. The time you take now will prolong your generator’s life and prepareyou for its safe operation. Enjoy the exceptional performance of your North Star Industrial SeriesGenerator.IMPORTANTMake certain the operator:- Reads and understands the manuals pertaining to this machine.- Is instructed in safe and proper operation of this machine.NOTICEK-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the right to make improvements in design and/orchanges in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on unitspreviously sold.TABLE OF CONTENTSThank you 1Specifications 2Machine component identification 3Generator features 4-5Introduction 5ANSI safety definitions 5Rules for safe operation 5-6Installation 6Load application 6-8Pre-start up preparation 8Starting - Manual 9Starting - Electric 9Stopping 9Engine care 9Generator care 9Troubleshooting 10