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OPERATION MANUAL

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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MODEL DA7000SSA3 

PORTABLE GENERATORS

(KUBOTA Z482-E4B-DGDE-4 DIESEL ENGINE)

Revision #0 (02/13/19)

Summary of Contents for DA7000SSA3

Page 1: ...NUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www multiquip com MODEL DA7000SSA3 PORTABLE GENERATORS KUBOTA Z482 E4B DGDE 4 DIESEL ENGINE Revision 0 02 13 19 ...

Page 2: ...PAGE 2 DA7000SSA3 GENERATOR OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 02 13 19 Diesel engine exhaust and some of PROPOSITION 65 WARNING ...

Page 3: ... an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Multiquip To contact NHTSA you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www nhtsa dot gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200...

Page 4: ... 16 General Information 17 Components Generator 18 21 Components Engine 22 Load Applications 23 Inspection Setup 24 28 Operation 29 30 Operation Shutdown 31 Preparation For Long Term Storage 32 Maintenance 33 37 Maintenance Trailer 38 39 Trailer Guidelines 40 53 Trailer Wiring Diagram 54 Generator Wiring Diagram 55 Engine Wiring Diagram 56 Troubleshooting Engine And Generator 57 Troubleshooting En...

Page 5: ...ar away from windows doors and vents Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell Avoid other generator hazards READ MANUAL BEFORE USE A90400001 DANGEROUS GAS S 4984 WARNING Only operate machine in well ventilated areas DO NOT inhale exhaust gases Only qualified personnel should install use or service this equipment S 4985 DANGER Do not touch output termi...

Page 6: ...messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which ...

Page 7: ...ommended by MQ Power for this equipment Damage to the equipment and or injury to user may result ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher ALWAYS know the location of the nearest first aid kit ALWAYS know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance doctor and fire department This information will be invaluab...

Page 8: ...run engine without an air filter or with a dirty air filter Severe engine damage may occur Service air filter frequently to prevent engine malfunction NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor Damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable Wet stacking is a common problem with diesel engines which are operated for...

Page 9: ...g condition ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to or greater than the trailer gross vehicle weight rating ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear NEVER tow a trailer with defective hitches couplings chains etc Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and trailer Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi...

Page 10: ...r Inspect for cuts in the insulation NEVER grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands The possibility exists of electrical shock electrocution or death Make sure power cables are securely connected to the generator s output receptacles Incorrect connections may cause electrical shock and damage to the generator NOTICE ALWAYS make certain that proper power or extension cord has been se...

Page 11: ...f this equipment is over remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead reclamation Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid When the life cycle of this equipment is over it is recommended that the frame and all other metal parts be sent to a recycling center Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from discarded products and its transformation ...

Page 12: ...tion Max Power Output 7 kW Continuous Power Output 6 kW Rated Voltage 120 240V Current Max Continuous 120V 58 3 50 amps Current Max Continuous 240V 29 2 25 amps Phase Single Phase 4 wire Frequency 60 Hz Power Factor 1 Battery 12 35Ah x 1 Dimensions L x W x H 44 9 X 25 6 X 31 3 in 1 140 X 650 X 795 mm Dry Weight 534 lbs 242 kg Wet Weight 598 lbs 271 kg NOTICE In keeping with Multiquip s policy of c...

Page 13: ...rts 2 8 liters Lube Oil Capacity 2 64 quarts 2 5 liters Oil Alert System Yes Starting Method Electric Start Battery 12 Volt 35 Ah SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Effects of Altitude and Heat The maximum output of the engines listed above are applicable to supplying electrical power for continuous service at ambient conditions in accordance with SAE Test cord J607 The above ambient conditions are at standard...

Page 14: ...ble 3 Dimensions Housing A B C D approx 34 3 in 870 mm 29 1 in 740 mm 7 9in 200mm approx 6 5 in 165 mm E F G H 44 9 in 1140 mm 31 3 in 795 mm 28 3 in 720 mm 12 8 in 325 mm I J K L approx 40 4 in 1025 mm 23 2 in 590 mm 25 6 in 650 mm approx 17 9 in 455 mm Approx Dry Weight 534 lbs 242 kg Approx Wet Weight 598 lbs 271 kg ...

Page 15: ...DA7000SSA3 GENERATOR OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 02 13 19 PAGE 15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...nnection based on condition of use EXAMPLEofhowtogroundtheunitifthecondition of use requires such a device The ground terminal on the generator should always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground when required Either copper or aluminum wire can be used as the ground cable Cable size is determined by the maximum amperage of the generator Reference Conductor Grounding Table Article 2...

Page 17: ...or They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment CAUTION Pay close attention to ventilation when operating the generator inside tunnels and caves The engine exhaust contains noxious elements Engine exhaust must be routed to a ventilated area GENERATOR GROUNDING If applicable to guard against electrical shock and possible damage to the equipment it is important ...

Page 18: ...lant Oil Pressure Warning Alarm This unit is equipped with an oil pressure switch that detects low oil pressure If the lubricating oil pressure of this unit should become abnormally low the oil pressure switch signals the emergency relay to shutdown the engine If this condition should occur please refer to the engine troubleshooting table in this manual Idle Control Switch The DA7000SSA3 generator...

Page 19: ...is plug to drain coolant from the radiator 11 Oil Drain Plug Remove this plug to drain oil from the engine 12 Fuel Filter Prevents dirt and other debris from enteringthefuelsystem Replacefilterasrecommended in the maintenance section of this manual 13 Air Inlet Vent Allows outside air to enter the generator NEVER block this opening 14 Automatic Idle Control Solenoid Automatically regulates engine ...

Page 20: ...ker for 5 20R Single pole 20 Amp circuit breaker protects the 120V duplex receptacle When starting the generator always have this circuit breaker placed in the OFF positio 27 30 Amp Breaker for L5 30R Single pole 30 Amp circuit breaker protects the 120V twist lock receptacle When starting the generator always have this circuit breaker placed in the OFF position 28 30 Amp Breaker for L14 30R 2 pole...

Page 21: ...o OFF If this lamp is ever lit ON during normal operation of the generator the emergency shutdown system will stop the engine automatically b Water Temperature Alarm Lamp This lamp goes ON when the cooling water temperature rises abnormally If the lamp goes ON during normal operation of the generator the emergency shutdown system will stop the engine automatically c Battery Charge Alarm Lamp This ...

Page 22: ...eptacle and the 120 volt twist lock receptacle or a combination of both receptacles as long as the total load does not exceed the generating set capacity Figure 9 240 120V Full Power Switch Simplified Diagram Down Position V CB CB1 CB1 B V V V X G G G W W Y Y Y Y CB3 W 22 CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 SW 120V 240V 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 V1 V2 U1 U2 NOTICE When using a combination of receptacles total load should...

Page 23: ...honlymanufacturesrecommended type alternator 6 Starter Starts engine when ignition key is rotated clockwise to the ON position 7 Oil Pressure Switch Monitors engine oil pressure In the event of low oil pressure engine will shutdown 8 V Belt ALWAYS make sure V belt is properly tensioned A loose or defective V belt can adversely affect the performance of the generator 9 Injector Pump Provides fuel u...

Page 24: ... 1000 ft 600 ft 375 ft 250 ft 5 600 1200 500 ft 300 ft 200 ft 125 ft 7 5 900 1800 350 ft 200 ft 125 ft 100 ft 10 1200 2400 250 ft 150 ft 100 ft 15 1800 3600 150 ft 100 ft 65 ft 20 2400 4800 125 ft 75 ft 50 ft CAUTION Equipment damage can result from low voltage LOAD APPLICATIONS To determine the running wattage for your load multiply the running wattage as indicated by steps 1 2 and 3 below 1 INCA...

Page 25: ... using power tools or electrical equipment requireing AC power from the generator make sure power tool cord has a ground pin or is double insulated as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Ground Pin GROUND PIN DUPLEX RECEPTACLE TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLES 3 PRONGED AC PLUG GROUND PIN DOUBLE INSULATED GROUND PIN REMOVED NOTICE Double insulated power tools and small appliances have specially insulated housings t...

Page 26: ...r Check the oil level shown on the dipstick Figure 14 NOTICE This KUBOTA engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown capability A built in sensor will automatically turn off the engine should the oil level fall below a safe operating condition Make sure the generator is placed on level ground Placing the generator on level ground will ensure that the low oil sensor will function properly DIPSTICK F...

Page 27: ...T top off fuel DO NOT fill the tank beyond capacity Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately INSPECTION SETUP Figure 17 Adding Fuel COOLANT ANTIFREEZE Kubota recommends Antifreeze Summer Coolant for use in thier engines which can be purchased in concentrate and mixed with 50 demineralized water or pre diluted See the Kubota Engine Owner s Manual for further details Day to day addition of coolant is do...

Page 28: ... When the antifreeze is mixed with water the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50 CLEANINGTHE RADIATOR The engine may overheat if the radiator fins become overloaded with dust or debris Periodically clean the radiator fins with compressed air Cleaning inside the machine is dangerous so clean only with the engine turned off and the negative battery terminal disconnected AIR CLEANER Periodic...

Page 29: ...erminal FIRST and reconnect negative terminal LAST POSITIVE NEGATIVE When connecting battery do the following 1 NEVER connect the battery cables to the battery terminals when the Ignition Switch is in the START position ALWAYS make sure that the Ignition Switch is in the OFF position when connecting the battery 2 Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment compound around both battery termi...

Page 30: ...he purpose of this module is to sense a ground fault during operation of the generator and open the main breaker once the ground fault has been detected Multiquip recommends that the GFCI sensing module be tested before each use of the generator Refer to the maintenance section of this manual for testing of the GFCI sensing module 3 NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker in the ON po...

Page 31: ...mediately stop the engine and check the system and wiring refer to the Engine Operation Manual 7 Let the engine idle for five minutes with the Idle Control Switch Figure 27 placed in the ON position Figure 27 Idle Control Switch ON OUTPUT VOLTAGE VERIFICATION 1 Place main circuit breaker Figure 28 in the ON position Figure 28 Main Circuit Breaker ON 2 Place auxiliary circuit breakers Figure 29 in ...

Page 32: ...st lock receptacle Figure 31 120 240 CS 6369 Receptacle NOTICE When using a combination of dual receptacles total load should not exceed the rated capacity of the generator 5 The L14 30R receptacle is a dual voltage receptacle 120 240 volts Using an external voltmeter as shown in Figure 32 verify that 120 240 VAC is present at the L14 30R twist lock receptacle Figure 32 120 240V L14 30R Receptacle...

Page 33: ...tch Figure 35 in the ON position Figure 35 Idle Control switch ON 4 Let engine run at idle with no load for 3 5 minutes 5 Place the starter switch key Figure 36 in the STOP position and remove the key 6 Figure 36 Starter Switch Stop Position 7 Place fuel cock lever Figure 37 in the OFF position Figure 37 Fuel Cock Lever OFF 8 Remove all load connections from the generator Emergency Shutdown 1 Plac...

Page 34: ...r add STA BIL to the fuel Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill with fresh oil Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery Clean all external parts of the generating set with a cloth If generator is mounted on a trailer jack trailer up and place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block and completely remove the tires Cover the generating set and store in a cl...

Page 35: ... Fuel Tank CLEAN X Fuel Filter CLEAN X X Fuel Filter Element CHANGE X X Fuel lines CHANGE Every 2 years replace if necessary 2 Battery CHANGE X Radiator Hoses Clamps CHANGE Every 2 years replace if necessary 2 Radiator Coolant CHANGE X Idle Speed CHECK ADJUST X 2 Valve Clearance CHECK ADJUST X 2 Fan Belt CHECK TIGHTNESS X WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN X 1 Service more frequently when used in DUSTY areas 2...

Page 36: ...er will result This can lead to a loss of power excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber and high fuel consumption Change air cleaner more frequently if these conditions exist CAUTION Wear protective equipment such as approved safety glasses or face shields and dust masks or respirators when cleaning air filters with compressed air NOTICE Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cl...

Page 37: ...e the engine oil filter cartridge after every 200 hours of operation 1 Clean the area around the lubricating oil filter head 2 Coat oil filter seal Figure 40 with clean engine oil 3 Install new oil filter first by hand until it makes contact with the filter head surface Tighten it another 3 4 turn using the filter wrench 7000 OIL DRAIN BOLT AND O RING Figure 40 Oil Filter Cartridge 4 Install drain...

Page 38: ...he filter bowl from the fuel filter head Figure 42 2 Remove fuel filter paper element and replace with a new one 3 Replace o ring and coat with a small amount of clean 15W 40 engine oil 4 Insert the new fuel filter element into the filter bowl 5 Reinstall filter bowl first by hand until it makes contact with the fuel filter head surface Hand tighten only 6 Remove the air from the fuel system Refer...

Page 39: ...uel tank remove the fuel tank drain bolt and o ring Figure 44 then allow the fuel to drain into a suitable container NOTICE If air enters the fuel injection system of a diesel engine starting becomes impossible After running out of fuel or after disassembling the fuel system bleed the system Reference the Kubota Operation and Maintenance Manual for details PUSH STOP POSITION ENGINE STOP LEVER MAIN...

Page 40: ...engine is hot Wait until the coolant temperature is below 120 F 50 C before removing pressure cap Heated coolant spray or steam can cause severe scalding and personal injury F WATER TEMP 100 140 180 220 260 F WATER TEMP 100 140 180 220 260 CORRECT PRESSURE CAP Figure 47 Coolant Drain Plug V BELT Visually examine the V belt Figure 48 and determine if it is full of tiny cracks frayed has pieces of r...

Page 41: ...49 Main Circuit Breaker ON GFCI Test 3 On the GFCI sensing module verify that the green power LED is ON Figure 50 Figure 50 GFCI Sensing Module Green LED ON MAINTENANCE 4 Verify that the AC voltmeter is registering a voltage reading as shown in Figure 51 Figure 51 AC Voltmeter Normal 5 Next press the TEST button on the GFCI sensing module Figure 52 and verify that the green POWER LED turns OFF and...

Page 42: ...er LED should turn ON Figure 56 GFCI Sensing Module Green LED ON Reset MAINTENANCE 10 Verify that the AC voltmeter is registering a voltage reading as indicated by Figure 57 Figure 57 AC Voltmeter 120 240V NOTICE It is recommended that the GFCI sensing module be tested when the generator is initially taken out of the box Then the generator should be tested daily at startup CAUTION The GFCI module ...

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Page 45: ...ne starts and Idle Control Switch is in OFF position Engine speed rises and battery discharges too soon Defective Engine Regulator Replace Regulator Defective Wiring Repair or Replace Wiring Engine starts and Idle Control Switch is in OFF position Engine speed rises and engine seems overloaded Defective Alternator Repair or Replace Alternator Damaged Alternator Bearing Replace Alternator Bearings ...

Page 46: ...to loose injection pipe retaining nut Tighten nut Incorrect injection timing Adjust Fuel cam shaft worn Replace Injection nozzle clogged Clean injection nozzle Injection pump malfunctioning Repair or replace Seizure of crankshaft camshaft piston cylinder liner or bearing Repair or replace Compression leak from cylinder Replace head gasket tighten cylinder head bolt glow plug and nozzle holder Impr...

Page 47: ...xcessive engine oil Reduce to the specified level Piston ring and liner worn or stuck Repair or replace Incorrect injection timing Adjust Deficient compression Adjust top clearance Either black or dark gray exhaust gas is observed Overload Lessen the load Low grade fuel used Use the specified fuel Fuel filter clogged Clean or change Air cleaner clogged Clean or change Deficient nozzle injection Re...

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