Instruction Manual
PAGE 32 — DCA300SSCU2/4i
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
1. Place the 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 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
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
manually start the engine with the
or auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 38) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 38. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the
position to start the engine (Figure 39).
Figure 39. Auto-Off/Reset Manua;Switch
(Manual Position)
3. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes (let engine idle longer in cold weather
conditions). Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place
the engine speed switch (Figure 40) in the (up)
position.
Figure 40. Engine Speed Switch (High)
4. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 41) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in
Figure 41. Frequency Meter
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be place inthe Off/Reset position
before the engine can be restarted.
NOTICE
Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed
and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating..