SERVICE DEPARTMENT
MQ POWER MODEL DCA-150SSKII PORTABLE GENERATOR
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GENERAL SAFETY
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Radiator
CAUTIONCAUTION
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Battery
Loading and Unloading Crane
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Emergencies
Maintenance Safety
Transporting
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Towing Safety Precautions
DCA-150SSKII - TOWING
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DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER-SAFETY GUIDELINES
Explanation of Chart
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DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER-SPECIFICATIONS
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Table 1. Specifications
Table 1. Specifications Cont
DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER-SPECIFICATIONS
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Brakes
Electric Brake Adjustment
DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM
Electric Brakes
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DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM
Hydraulic/Air/Surge Brakes
Figure 2. Electrical Brake Components
Tire Wear/Inflation
DCA-150SSKII -TRAILER TIRES & SUSPENSION
Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts
Suspension
Lug Nut Torque Requirements
DCA-150SSKII -TRAILERTIRES & SUSPENSION
Table 3. Suspension Torque Requirements
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DCA-150SSKII - TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAMS
LIGHTS ARE ORIENTED FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
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DCA-150SSKII - TRAILER-BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
Table 5. Electric Brake Troubleshooting
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Table 6. Hydraulic Brake Troubleshooting
DCA-150SSKII - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
Machine Safety Decals
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DCA-150SSKII - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
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Engine Specifications
DCA-150SSKII - SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Specifications
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DCA-150SSKII FAMILIARIZATION Generator
Microprocessor Controlled Alarm System
DCA-150SSKII - GENERAL INFORMATION
Engine Control Panel
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DCA-150SSKII - MAJOR COMPONENTS
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Figure 6. Major Components
Figure 7. Dimensions
DCA-150SSKII - DIMENSIONS TOP, SIDE, AND REAR
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Figure 8. Control Panel
DCA-150SSKII - CONTROL PANEL
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DCA-150SSKII - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
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Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
DCA150SSKII - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
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OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION
Connecting Load
DCA-150SSKII - OUTPUTTERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW
120 Volt Recetacle
FIGURE 14. Output Terminal Panel
DCA-150SSKII - OUTPUTTERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW
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Legs O and Ground are considered Bonded Grounds
Table 10. Receptacle Use
Voltage Selector Switch
Voltage Selector Switch Locking Button
Output Terminal Panel Available Voltages
output on the selected leg
How to read the output terminal guages
DCA-150SSKII - OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW
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480/240V Hard Wire Hookup
240/120V Hard Wire Hookup
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DCA-150SSKII - OUTPUTTERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW
Single Phase 277V, 254V, or
Single Phase 480V, 440V, or 416 Volt
3 Phase, 480V, 440V, or 416 Volt
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Single Phase 139V, 127V, or
Single Phase 240V, 220V, or 208 Volt
3 Phase, 240V, 220V, or 208 Volt
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Single Phase, 240 Volt
Voltage Selector Switch- Single Phase 240/120V Position
Single Phase 120 Volt
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Indoor Installation
DCA-150SSKII - INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation
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Figure 38. Typical Generator Grounding Application
DCA-150SSKII - INSTALLATION
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General Inspection Prior to Operation
DCA-150SSKII - PRE-SETUP
Table 11. Cable Selection 60 Hz, Single Phase Operation
Extension Cable
Lubrication Oil
DCA-150SSKII - PRE-SETUP
Table 12. Recommended Motor Oil
Fuel
Table 14. Anti-Freeze Operating Temperatures
Cleaning the Radiator
Air Cleaner
Fan Belt Tension
Piping and Hose Connection
Battery Cable Installation
Wiring
DCA-150SSKII - PRE-SETUP
DCA-150SSKII - LOAD APPLICATION
Single Phase Load
Three Phase Load
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Before Starting
DCA-150SSKII - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
BATTERY
Before Starting Generator and Control Panel
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DCA-150SSKII - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
4. Close all engine enclosure doors Figure
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Figure 55. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
Figure 54. Voltage Meter Volts
DCA-150SSKII - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
DCA-150SSKII - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE AUTO
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DCA-150SSKII - GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
Engine Shutdown
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Cleaning the Fuel Strainer
DCA-150SSKII - MAINTENANCE
Service Daily
General Inspection
ENGINE
DCA-150SSKII - MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE
GENERATOR
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DCA-150SSKII -TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
TABLE 17. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
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DCA-150SSKII -TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
TABLE 17. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
SYMPTOM
DCA-150SSKII -TROUBLESHOOTING GENERATOR/ENGINE
TABLE 18. ENGINE & GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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DCA-150SSKII -TROUBLESHOOTING MPEC
TABLE 19. MPEC TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Items Found In the “Remarks” Column
How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book
EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
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Description
DCA-150SSKII - SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS
DCA-150SSKII W/KOMATSU S6D108E-2 ENGINE
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DCA-150SSKII- GENERATOR ASSY
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GENERATOR ASSY
PART NAME
GeneratorTable of Contents
DCA-150SSKII- GENERATOR ASSY
REMARKS
CONTROL BOX ASSY
DCA-150SSKII - CONTROL BOX ASSY
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Control Box
DCA-150SSKII - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-150SSKII- CONTROL BOX ASSY
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Control Box
DCA-150SSKII- CONTROL BOX ASSY
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PART NAME
DCA-150SSKII- ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
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ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
PART NAME
Engine and RadiatorTable of Contents
DCA-150SSKII- ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
REMARKS
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DCA-150SSKII- ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-150SSKII- ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
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REMARKS
ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
DCA-150SSKII - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
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Engine Operating PanelTable of Contents
DCA-150SSKII - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
REMARKS
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DCA-150SSKII - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
Engine Operating Panel
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DCA-150SSKII - BATTERY ASSY
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BATTERY ASSY
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Battery
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DCA-150SSKII - MUFFLER ASSY
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MUFFLER ASSY
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Muffler
DCA-150SSKII - MUFFLER ASSY
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DCA-150SSKII - FUELTANK ASSY
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FUEL TANK ASSY
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Fuel Tank
DCA-150SSKII - FUELTANK ASSY
PART NAME
ENCLOSURE ASSY
DCA-150SSKII - ENCLOSURE ASSY
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EnclosureTable of Contents
DCA-150SSKII - ENCLOSURE ASSY
REMARKS
DCA-150SSKII - ENCLOSURE ASSY
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WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT
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Enclosure
DCA-150SSKII - ENCLOSURE ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-150SSKII - RUBBER SEALS ASSY
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RUBBER SEALS ASSY
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DCA-150SSKII - RUBBER SEALS ASSY
QTY. REMARKS
Rubber Seals
DCA-150SSKII - NAME PLATE AND DECALS
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NAME PLATE AND DECALS
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DCA-150SSKII - NAME PLATE AND DECALS
Decals
PART NAME
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Decals
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PART NAME
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Effective July
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - PARTS
SPECIAL EXPEDITING SERVICE
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