MQ Power DCA-150SSJU, Parts And Operation Manual

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PAGE 50 — DCA-150SSJU — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (09/07/01)
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 45).
Figure 45. Engine Enclosure Doors
DCA-150SSJU — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (WITH KEY)
5. When starting the generator in COLD weather conditions,
press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 46).
Figure 46. Engine Pre-Heat Button
8. Turn the key to ‘Start’ until the engine starts (Figure
49). Then release the key to ‘Run’.
Figure 49. Ignition Switch (Start)
10. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 51) displays
the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ .
Figure 51. Frequency Meter (Hz)
7. Check the engine throttle lever is in ‘low’ position
(Figure 48).
9. Let the engine warm up for a few minutes. Then pull
and turn the throttle lever to the right to set the
engine speed to ‘high’ (Figure 50).
Figure 52. Voltage Meter (Volts)
11. The generator's voltage meter (Figure 52) displays the
120 VAC in VOLTS . If the voltage is not within the
specified frequency tolerance, use the voltage
adjustment control knob (Figure 53) to increase or
decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 53. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
Figure 48. Engine Throttle Lever (low)
Figure 50. Engine Throttle Lever (high)
6. Check the voltage selector switch to desired position.
(Figure 47)
Figure 47.Voltage Selector Switch