Multiquip DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL, Engine Speed Switch, Ammeter Load

DCA-500SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

14.Set the engine speed switch (Figure 46) to low to idle engine, set to high when a load is being applied.

Figure 46. Engine Speed Switch

15.The tachometer (Figure 47) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed should be approximately 1800 RPM’s.

17.Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 49) and verify that it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load. Remember the ammeter will only display a current reading if the load is in use.

40

2060

0 75

A

Figure 49. Ammeter (Load)

18.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.

Figure 47. Engine Tachometer

16.Turn the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to their ON position (Figure 48).

Figure 48. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers

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