Multiquip operation manual DCA-800SSK Generator START-UP Procedure Manual, High position

DCA-800SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

5.Set the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 45) to the “ON” position.

11.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 50) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 45. Battery ON/OFF Switch

6.When starting the generator in COLD weather conditions, turn the ignition key to the“PREHEAT ”position (Figure 46),

Figure 46. Ignition Switch (Pre-Heat)

8.Place the engine throttle lever in the “LOW” position (Figure 48). This lever is located on the generator control panel.

Figure 48. Engine Throttle Control

9.Turn the ignition key to the “START” position (Figure 49) and listen for the engine to begin cranking. After the engine starts release the ignition key.

Figure 50. Frequency Meter (Hz)

12.The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 51) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 52) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 51. AC Voltmeter

Figure 52. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

13.The ammeter (Figure 53) will indicate zero amps with no load applied. When a load is applied, the ammeter will indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing from the generator.

Figure 49. Engine Ignition Switch

10.Once the engine has started, let it run for 3-5 minutes, then turn the throttle handle control (Figure 48) to the

“HIGH” position. Figure 53. Ammeter (No Load)

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