John Deere Products & Services Portable Generator DCA70SSJU4i Manuel D’Utilisation

To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 200 

amp, main circuit breaker is provided to protect the 

and W Output Terminals from overload. In addition two 

single-pole, 20 amp 

gFci circuit breakers are provided to 

protect the GFCI receptacles from overload. Three 50 amp 

load circuit breakers have also been provided to protect the 

auxiliary receptacles from overload. Make sure to switch 

all circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting 

the engine.

Fill the engine crankcase with lubricating oil through the 

filler hole, but 

dO NOT overfill. Make sure the generator is 

level and verify that the oil level is maintained between the 

two notches (Figure 32) on the dipstick. See Table 13 for 

proper selection of engine oil.

When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is 

clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing the 

oil drain plug, and refill with the specified amount of oil as 

outlined in the 

John deere engine owner’s manual. Oil 

should be warm before draining.
Delo® engine oil is the recommended engine oil for this 

generator. When replacing engine oil please refill using 

Delo® 400 LE SAE 15W-40 (API CJ-4) engine oil.

This generator may have a fuel tank (Figure 33) located 

inside the trailer frame. 

alWaYs fill the fuel tank with clean 

fresh 

#2 diesel fuel. do not fill the fuel tank beyond its 

capacity.
Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing 

fuel. The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling. 

Handle fuel in a safety container. If the container does 

not have a spout, use a funnel. Wipe up any spilled fuel 

immediately.

Fuel spillage on a 

hot engine can cause 

a 

fire or explosion. If fuel spillage occurs, 

wipe up the spilled fuel completely to 

prevent fire hazards. 

never smoke 

around or near the generator.

onlY  properly  trained  personnel who have read 

and understand this section should refill the fuel tank 

system.