Multiquip DCA250SSI Maintenance, General Inspection AIR Cleaner, Air Cleaner with Dust Indicator

MAINTENANCE

	Table 12. Inspection/Maintenance	10 Hrs	250 Hrs	500 Hrs	1000
		DAILY			Hrs
	Check Engine Fluid Levels	X
	Check Air Cleaner	X
	Check Battery Acid Level	X
	Check Fan Belt Condition	X
	Check for Leaks	X
	Check for Loosening of Parts	X
	Replace Engine Oil and Filter * 1		X
Engine	Clean Air Filter		X
	Check Fuel Filter/Water Separator Bowl	X
	Clean Unit, Inside and Outside		X
	Change Fuel Filter			X
	Clean Radiator and Check Coolant Protection Level*2			X
	Replace Air Filter Element * 3			X
	Check all Hoses and Clamps * 4				X
	Clean Inside of Fuel Tank				X
Generator	Measure Insulation Resistance Over 3M ohms		X
	Check Rotor Rear Support Bearing			X
*1	Replace engine oil and fi lter at 100 hours, fi rst time only.
*2	Add “Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA’S)” to recharge the engine coolant.
*3	Replace primary air fi lter element when restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in. H20).
*4	If blowby hose needs to be replaced, ensure that the slope of the blowby hose is at least a 1/2 inch per foot,
	with no sags or dips that could collect moisture and/or oil.

GENERAL INSPECTION

Prior to each use, the generator should be cleaned and inspected for defi ciencies. Check for loose, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuel, oil, and coolant leaks. Use Table 12 as a general maintenance guideline Engine Side (Refer to the Engine Instruction Manual)

AIR CLEANER

Every 250 hours: Remove air cleaner element (Figure 58) and clean the heavy duty paper element with light spray of compressed air. Replace the air cleaner as needed.

Air Cleaner with Dust Indicator

This indicator (Figure 56) is attached to the air cleaner. When the air cleaner element is clogged, air intake restriction becomes greater and the dust indicator signal shows RED meaning the element needs changing or service. After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator.

Figure 58. Air Cleaner/Indicator

NOTICE

The air fi lter should not be changed until the indicator reads “RED”. Dispose of old air fi lter. It may not be cleaned or reused.

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