John Deere Products & Services DCA70SSJU4i Portable Generator User Manual


 
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL MODE)
1. Place the  circuit breakers
(Figure 40) in the OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 40. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the  has been
configured for the desired output voltage.
3. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 13. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup
panel.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 41).
Figure 41. Engine Enclosure Doors
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1. Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the
position to start the engine (Figure 42).
Figure 42. Auto-Off/Reset Manual;Switch
(Manual Position)
INCORRECT
CORRECT
2. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes (let engine idle longer in cold weather
conditions). Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem.
3. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 43) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in 
Figure 43. Frequency Meter
4. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 44) will display
the generator’s output in . If the voltage is not
within the specified tolerance.
Figure 44. Voltmeter
5. Use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 45)
to increase or decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 45. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be place in the Off/Reset position
before the engine can be restarted.
NOTICE
Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed
and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating.