Multiquip DCA40SSKU User Manual

page 32 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13)

GeneratOr start-up prOCedure

BeFore sTarTing

1. Place the

main, g.F.C.i., and aux. circuit breakers

(Figure 36) in the

oFF position prior to starting the

engine.

Figure 36. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2. Make sure the

voltage change-over board has been

configured for the desired output voltage.

3. Connect the load to the

receptacles or the output

terminal lugs as shown in Figure 11. These load

connection points can be found on the output terminal

panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup

panel.

4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires

from slipping out.

5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 37).

Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors

CaUTion

The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.

alWaYs have adequate ventilation when operating.

Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.

Warning

never manually start the engine with the main, gFCi

or auxiliary circuit breakers in the on (closed) position.

INCORRECT

CORRECT

sTarTing

1. Place the

voltage selector switch in the desired

voltage position (Figure 38)..

Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch

sTarTing

1. Place the engine speed control switch (Figure 39) in

the Start/Idle position (down)..

Figure 39. Engine Speed Control Switch

Start Idle Position

1. In warm weather conditions, skip to step 3. In cold

weather conditions, preheat the engine glow plugs by

turning the ignition key (Figure 40) to the

rUn position

Figure 40. Ignition Switch Pre-Heat

(Run Position)

START/IDLE