Multiquip manual DCA-300SSK SERIES - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL

DCA-300SSK SERIES — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

6.Set the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 43) to the “ON” position.

12.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 48) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 43. Battery ON/OFF Switch

7.When starting the generator in COLD weather conditions, turn the ignition keyto the“PREHEAT ”position (Figure 44).

Figure 44. Ignition Switch (Pre-Heat)

8.Press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 45) until the preheat lamp is lit (ON).

Pre-Heat	Pre-Heat
Button	Lamp

Figure 45. Pre-Heat Button/ Lamp

9.Place the engine throttle control in the “LOW” position (Figure 46).

Figure 46. Engine Throttle Control

10.Turn the ignition key to the “START” position (Figure 47) and listen for the engine to begin cranking. After the engine starts release the ignition key.

Figure 47 Engine Ignition Switch

11.Once the engine has started, let it run for 3-5 minutes, then turn the throttle handle control (Figure 46) to the “HIGH” position.

Figure 48. Frequency Meter (Hz)

13.The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 49) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 50) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 49. Voltmeter

Figure 50. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

14.The ammeter (Figure 51) 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 51. Ammeter (No Load)

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