John Deere Products & Services DCA70SSJU4i Portable Generator User Manual


 
DCA70SSJU4i 
Refueling Procedure:
1.  — Make sure fuel cells are level with the
ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the
tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 34).
Figure 34. Only Fill on Level Ground
2. Open cabinet doors on the “right side” of the generator
(from generator control panel position). Remove fuel
cap and fill tank (Figure 35).
Figure 35. Fueling the Generator
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Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes.

 place trailer on firm level ground before
refueling to prevent spilling and maximize the amount
of fuel that can be pumped into the tank.
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
=
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
DO NOT fill on
unlevel ground
!
!
300
70
NOTICE
 use when refueling.
3.  — It is important to read the
fuel gauge when filling trailer fuel tank. DO NOT wait
for fuel to rise in filler neck (Figure 36).
Figure 36. Full Fuel Tank
Figure 37. Fuel Expansion


John Deere recommends antifreeze/summer coolant for use
in their engines, which can be purchased in concentrate (and
mixed with 50% demineralized water) or pre-diluted. See the
for further details.
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 fuel system. Leave room for fuel
expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 37).

If adding coolant/antifreeze mix to the
radiator, DO NOT remove the radiator cap
until the unit has completely cooled. The
possibility of hot! coolant exists which can
cause severe burns.
INSPECTION/SETUP