Multiquip operation manual DCA-100SSJU Generator START-UP Procedure Manual

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DCA-100SSJU — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 47).

Figure 47. Engine Enclosure Doors

5.When starting the generator in COLD weather conditions, press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 48) .

9.Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly, pull and turn the lever to ‘RUN (Figure 52)’.

Figure 52. Engine Speed Switch (low)

10.If the generator is equipped with a Microprocessor Engine Control unit (MPEC), set engine speed switch to ‘Low’ (Figure 53).

Figure 48. Engine Pre-Heat Button

6.Check the voltage selection switch is at the desired voltage (Figure 49).

Figure 49. Voltage Selection Switch

Figure 53. Engine Speed Switch (low)

11.Turn the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch to ‘Manual’ to start the engine (Figure 54). Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises.

7.If the generator is equipped with a engine throttle lever, make sure the lever is pushed in and set to ‘IDLE’ (Figure 50).

Figure 50. Engine Throttle Lever (IDLE)

8.If the generator has a starter switch, turn the key to ‘START’ (Figure 51) until the engine starts. Then release the key to set it at ‘OPERATION’ function.

Figure 54. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch

12.Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly, set the engine speed switch to ‘High’ (Figure 55).

Figure 51. Engine Speed Switch (low) Figure 55. Engine Speed Switch (high)

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