Multiquip DCA250SSIU Portable Generator User Manual


 
DCA250SSI/DCA250SSIU GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/12/11) — PAGE 37
GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 35 to the OFF position.
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the “LOW”
(down) position.
Figure 54. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
4. Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 55) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all the status LEDs on the MPEC display
are OFF (not lit).
6. Place the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 56) in the
OFF position.
Figure 56. Battery ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
7. Remove all loads from the generator.
8. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of
components that may have occurred during operation.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, PUSH
the emergency stop button (Figure 57) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel,
reference Figure 5.
Figure 57. Emergency Stop Button