Multiquip DCA-300SSK Before Starting S/N 3701674 and above, Operating Panel S/N 3701673 and below

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

BEFORE STARTING (S/N 3701674 and above)

Steps 1 thru 8 are referenced for Engine Operating Panel

NOTES/N 3701674 and above. See Figure 57 below.This unit does

not have an ignition switch or a throttle handle. It does have an “engine speed switch” that is used in conjunction with the MPEC unit.

4.Place the engine speed switch in the “LOW ” position (Figure 60)

Figure 60. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

5.Place the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch in the “Manual” position to start the engine (Figure 61). Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises.

Figure 57. Engine Operating Panel S/N 3701674 and Above

Figure 61. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch

6.Once the engine is warm and the engineisrunningproperly, place the engine speed switch in the “HIGH ” position (Figure 62).

1.Before attempting to start generator, reference steps 1 thru 5 in the “Before Starting Section” for Engine

Operating Panel S/N 3701673 and below. Figure 62. Engine Speed Switch (High)

2. Set the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 58) to the “ON” 7. Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED on the MPEC position.

unit (Figure 63) is "ON" (lit) after the engine has been started.

Figure 58. Battery ON/OFF Switch

3.Press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 59) until the preheat lamp is lit (ON).

Figure 63. Engine Running LED (ON)

Pre-Heat	Pre-Heat
Button	Lamp

Figure 59. Pre-Heat Button/ Lamp

8.Continue operating the generator as outlined in steps 11 thru 20 in the “Before Starting Section” for Engine Operating Panel S/N 3701673 and below.

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