PAGE 32 — DCA-45USI — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #2 (04/22/05)
Lubrication Oil
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 30) on the dipstick. See Table 10 for proper
selection of engine oil.
DCA-45USI — PRE-SETUP
Figure 30. Engine Oil Dipstick
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
Isuzu Engine Owner's Manual.
Oil should be warm
before draining.
Circuit Breakers
To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 110 amp,
main
circuit breaker is provided to protect the UVW 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.
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ACEA Specification E3
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ACEA Specification E2
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet
the following requirements:
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ONLY properly trained personel
who have
read and understand this section should re-
fill the fuel tank system.
Figure 31. Internal Fuel Tank System
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.
DANGER:
DANGER:
DANGER:
DANGER:
DANGER:
Refilling the Fuel System
Fuel Check
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The generator unit has an internal fuel tank located at the
bottom of the cabinet (Figure 31).
ALWAYS
fill the fuel tank
with clean and fresh
#2 diesel fuel.
DO
NOT
fill the fuel
tanks beyond their capacities.
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.
