Multiquip DCA300SSC Portable Generator User Manual


 
DCA300SSC GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/25/09) — PAGE 37
GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
Place both the 1. MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 35 to the OFF position.
Place the engine speed switch (Figure 53) in the “LOW” 2.
(down) position.
Engine Speed Switch (Low)Figure 53.
Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5 3.
minutes with no load applied.
Place the 4. MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) to the
OFF/RESET position.
MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)Figure 54.
Verify that 5. all the status LEDs on the MPEC display
are OFF (not lit).
Remove all loads from the generator.6.
Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening 7.
of components that may have occurred during
operation.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, 1. PUSH
the emergency stop button (Figure 55) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel, see
Figure 5.
Emergency Stop ButtonFigure 55.