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DCA-500SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #1 (04/14/01) — PAGE 35
The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the
DCA-500SSK "
Engine Operating Panel Engine Operating Panel
Engine Operating Panel Engine Operating Panel
Engine Operating Panel
" (Figure 10).
1. Throttle Handle- Use this handle to adjust the RPMs when
the engine is idling (no load).
2. 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.
DCA-500SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
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 illuminate. After
the oil pressure rises after start-up the lamp
will go OFF. If this lamp is ever illuminated (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.
10. Pre-Heat Lamp – Indicates that the glow
plugs of the diesel engine are hot and the
engine is ready to be started.
12. Emergency Stop Button – Push this button inward to
stop the engine in the event of an emergency. DO NOT
use this button as a normal means of stopping the engine.
8. 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. Ignition Switch- Use this switch to start the engine in
manual mode (see instructions on starting generator.)
6. 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.
4. 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.
5. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operation
this gauge be should read in the “GREEN” zone.
3. Engine Warning Display (LED) Module – This module
display’s the following engine failures:
7. Fuel Level Gauge – Indicates amount of diesel fuel
remaining.
11. Preheat Switch – Turn this switch on to heat
diesel engine in cold weather conditions.
13. Engine Speed Switch – This switch changes the engine
speed from idle to normal.