User's Manual

DCA40SSKU/KU4i 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/11/13) — PAGE 33
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
2. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine can be started
Figure 41. Pre-Heat Lamp
3. Turn the ignition key to the start position (Figure 42).
Once the engine starts, release the ignition key and allow
it to return to the RUN position (Figure 40).
If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, wait
approximately 30 seconds and repeat steps 3-4.
Figure 42. Ignition Switch (Start Position)
4. Let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any
abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exist, shut down
the engine and correct the problem.
5. Place the engine speed control switch (Figure 43) in
the RUN position (up).
Figure 43. Engine Speed Control Switch
Run Position
RUN
6. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 44) should
be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
Figure 44. Frequency Meter
7. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 45) will display
the generator’s output in VOLTS..
Figure 45. Voltmeter Meter
8. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance use
the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 46) to
increase or decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 46. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
9. The ammeter (Figure 47) will indicate zero amps with
no load applied. When a load is applied, the ammeter
will indicate the amount of current that the load is
drawing from the generator.
Figure 47. Ammeter (No Load)