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DCA-220SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (06/05/01) — PAGE 33
DCA-220SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
10. Emergency Stop Button – Push this
button inward to stop the engine in the
event of an emergency. DO NOT use this
button as a means of stopping the
engine.
12. Battery Switch – This switch should
be set to the ON position during
normal operation. When the engine
has been stop, place this switch in
the OFF position. DO NOT turn this
switch during normal operation, it
could cause damage to the electrical
equipment.
9. Pre-Heat Lamp – Indicates that the glow
plugs of the diesel engine are hot and the
engine is ready to be started.
3. Throttle Handle - This handle controls the speed of
the engine (low or high).
4. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60
Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s
when the rated load is applied. In addition a built in
hour meter will record the number of operational hours
that the generator has been in use.
7. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operation
this gauge be should read in the “GREEN” zone.
8. Charging Ammeter Gauge – Indicates the current
being supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides
current for generator’s control circuits and battery
charging system.
1. Engine Speed Switch – This switch controls the
constant speed of the engine.
The definitions below describe the controls and functions of
the DCA-220SSK "
Engine Operating Panel
"(Figure 11).
2. Caution Lamp - This light indicates the generator is
running.
5. Engine Warning Display Module – This module
display’s the following engine failures:
6. Oil Pressure Gauge – During normal operation this
gauge be should read in the “GREEN” zone. When
starting the generator the oil pressure mar read a little
bit higher, but after the engine warms up the oil pressure
should return to the green zone.
A. Overheat Lamp – This lamp goes ON when
the cooling water temperature rises
abnormally. If the lamp goes ON during
normal operation of the generator, the
emergency shutdown device will stop the
engine automatically.
B. Low Oil Pressure Lamp – During normal
operation of the generator this lamp should
remain OFF. When the Auto-OFF/Reset-
Manual switch is set to the “Manual” position
to start the engine, the lamp will be lit. After
the oil pressure rises after start-up the lamp
will go OFF. If this lamp is ever lit (ON)
during normal operation of the generator,
the emergency shutdown device will stop
the engine automatically.
C. Low Fuel Level Lamp – When this lamp
is ON, it is time to stop the engine and add
fuel. Remember to let the engine cool
before adding fuel.
D. Low Battery Fluid Lamp – This lamp goes
ON when the battery fluid is low. If this
lamp goes ON during normal operation of
the generator, stop the engine and fill the
battery with distilled water to the specified
level.
E. Clogged Air Filter Lamp – This lamp goes
ON when the air filter is clogged. If this
lamp goes ON during normal operation of
the generator, stop the engine and replace
the air filter.
11. Starter Switch - This turns the generator on or off.
(The generator is not equipped with this feature if has
MPEC (see Control Panel).
13. Air Cleaner Indicator - Indicates the
air filter needs replacement.
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