John Deere Products & Services Portable Generator DCA70SSJU4i User Manual

dca70SSJU4i 60 hz generator• operation manual — rev. #2 (04/09/14) — page 39

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 54 to the

OFF position.

Figure 54. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5

minutes with no load applied.

3. Place the

auto off/reset manual switch (Figure 55)

in the

oFF/reset position.

Figure 55.

auto off/reset manual

Switch

(Off/Reset)

4. Verify that all status LEDs on the ECU control panel

are

OFF (not lit).

5. Remove all loads from the generator.

Warning

never stop the engine suddenly except in an

emergency.

6. Place the 70 amp circuit breaker switch (Figure 56) on

the 600 VAC control box enclosure to the OFF position.

Figure 56. Circuit Breaker OFF (600 VAC)

7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of

components that may have occurred during operation.

emergencY shutdoWn procedure

1. Place the

mpec control switch ( in the oFF/reset

position.

automatic shut-doWn sYstem

This unit is equipped with safety devices to automatically

stop the engine in the event of low oil pressure, approximately

14 psi (97 kPa), or high water temperature, approximately

230° F (110° C), overspeed approximately +15%. The alarm

lamps on the ECU illuminate to signify the reason for the

shutdown.

OFF

NOTICE

Before inspecting generator, check that the Auto/

Manual switch is in the

oFF/reset position, and place

all circuit breakers in the

OFF position. Allow sufficient

time for adequate cooling. When ready to restart,

complete all steps in the Generator Startup Procedure

section of this manual.