Multiquip operation manual DCA-40SSAI Generator START-UP Procedure

DCA-40SSAI — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE

4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 38).

Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors

5.Check the voltage selection switch (Figure 39) is at the desired voltage.

Figure 39. Voltage Selection Switch

6.Turn and push the engine throttle control lever (Figure 40) to ‘Low’.

8.Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly, pull and turn the engine throttle control lever to ‘High’ (Figure 42).

Figure 42. Engine Speed Switch (high)

9.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 43) displays the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 43. Frequency Meter (Hz)

10.The generator's voltage meter (Figure 44) displays the 120 VAC in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified frequency tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 45) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 40. Engine Throttle Control Lever (low)

7. Preheat the engine by turning the ignition key toFigure 44. Voltage Meter (Volts) the left. Once the preheat lamp luminates, turn the

key to the farthest right to start the engine. Once the engine start to crank, release the key to ‘operation’ (Figure 41).

Figure 41. Starter Switch Figure 45. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

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