Multiquip DCA-100SSJU Portable Generator User Manual


 
PAGE 50 DCA-100SSJU PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) REV. #2 (05/03/01)
Figure 49. Voltage Selection Switch
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 47).
Figure 47. Engine Enclosure Doors
DCA-100SSJU GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
5. When starting the generator in COLD weather conditions,
press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 48) .
Figure 48. Engine Pre-Heat Button
6. Check the voltage selection switch is at the desired
voltage (Figure 49).
8. If the generator has a starter switch, turn the key to
START (Figure 51) until the engine starts. Then
release the key to set it at OPERATION function.
7. If the generator is equipped with a engine throttle
lever, make sure the lever is pushed in and set to
IDLE (Figure 50).
9. Once the engine is warm and the engine is running
properly, pull and turn the lever to RUN (Figure 52).
Figure 50. Engine Throttle Lever (IDLE)
11. Turn the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch to
Manual to start the engine (Figure 54). Once the
engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises.
12. Once the engine is warm and the engine is running
properly, set the engine speed switch to High
(Figure 55).
Figure 54. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch
Figure 51. Engine Speed Switch (low)
10. If the generator is equipped with a Microprocessor
Engine Control unit (MPEC), set engine speed
switch to Low (Figure 53).
Figure 53. Engine Speed Switch (low)
Figure 52. Engine Speed Switch (low)
Figure 55. Engine Speed Switch (high)
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