DCA-10SPX3 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
4.Connect the negative battery cable (BLACK) to the negative post on the battery (Figure 19).
7.The ammeter (Figure 23) will indicate zero amps with no load applied. When a load is applied, this meter will indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing from the generator.
NEGATIVE
POSTIVE
BATTERY
Figure 19. Battery Connections
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 20).
40
2060
075
A
Figure 23. Ammeter (No Load)
8.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 24) will indicate the oil pressure (kg/ cm2) of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 25 psi.
Figure 20. Engine Enclosure Doors
6.Before starting the generator, turn the key to preheat (Figure 21) until the warning indicator light turns off. Then turn the key to the right to 'Start'(Figure 22). Once the engine starts, release the key.
Figure 24. Oil Pressure Gauge
9.The water temperature gauge (Figure 25) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal operating conditions the coolant temperature is between 165 and 215 degrees fahrenheit.
Figure 25. Coolant Temperature Gauge
Figure 21. Ignition Switch (Preheat)
Figure 22. Ignition Switch (Start)
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