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PAGE 48 — DCA-220SSJ— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/22/07)
DCA-220SSJ — PRE-SETUP
Figure 30. Engine Oil Dipstick
When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is
clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing the oil
drain plug, and refill with the specified amount of oil as outlined
in the John Deere Engine Owner's Manual. Oil should be
warm before draining.
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet
the following requirements:
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Circuit Breakers
To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 600 amp,
main
circuit breaker is provided to protect the
U,V, and W
Output Terminals
from overload. In addition two single-pole,
20 amp
GFCI
circuit breakers are provided to protect the
GFCI receptacles from overload. Three 50 amp
load
circuit
breakers have also been provided to protect the auxiliary
receptacles from overload. Make sure to switch ALL circuit
breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Lubrication Oil
Fill the engine crankcase with lubricating oil through the filler
hole, but DO NOT overfill. Make sure the generator is level.
and verify that the oil level is maintained between the two
notches (Figure 30) on the dipstick. See Table 9 for proper
selection of engine oil.
Figure 31. Internal Fuel Tank System
Refilling the Fuel System
Fuel Check
This generator has an internal fuel tank located inside the
trailer frame and may also be equipped with an environmental
fuel tank (Figure 31).
ALWAYS
fill the fuel tanks with clean
fresh
#2 diesel fuel.
DO NOT fill the fuel tanks beyond their
capacities.
Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing
fuel.The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling.
Handle fuel in a safety container. If the container does not
have a spout, use a funnel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
ONLY properly trained personel who have read and
understand this section should refill the fuel tank system.
CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR
Fuel spillage on a
hot
engine can cause a
fire
or
explosion
.
If fuel spillage occurs, wipe up the spilled fuel completely
to prevent fire hazards. NEVER smoke around or near the
generator.
DANGER - EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARDS