DCA40SSKU4F2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/20/17) — PAGE 41
Removing Water from the Fuel Tank
After prolonged use, water and other impurities accumulate
in the bottom of the tank. Occasionally inspect the fuel tank
for water contamination and drain the contents if required.
During cold weather, the more empty volume inside the
tank, the easier it is for water to condense. This can be
reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel.
Cleaning Inside the Fuel Tank
If necessary, drain the fuel inside the fuel tank completely.
Using a spray washer (Figure 58) wash out any deposits
or debris that have accumulated inside the fuel tank.
Figure 58. Fuel Tank Cleaning
FUEL TANK INSPECTION
In addition to cleaning the fuel tank, the following
components should be inspected for wear:
Rubber Suspension
— look for signs of wear or
deformity due to contact with oil. Replace the rubber
suspension if necessary.
Fuel Hoses
— inspect nylon and rubber hoses for signs
of wear, deterioration and hardening.
Fuel Tank Lining
— inspect the fuel tank lining for signs
of excessive amounts of oil or other foreign matter.
Loosen the drain plug at the lower top of the fuel filter. Drain
the fuel in the fuel body together with the mixed
FUEL
TANK
V-BELT (DAILY)
Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 59) and determine if it
is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing,
is peeling, or is otherwise damaged.
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is
oil soaked
or
"
glazed
" (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt).
Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot,
which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the V-belt exhibits any of the above wear conditions,
replace the V-belt immediately.
Figure 59. V-Belt Inspection
ENGINE OIL (CHECK DAILY)
1. When checking or adding oil, place the machine so
the engine is level.
2. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
3. Determine if engine oil is low. Oil level should be
between the upper land lower limit (Figure 60) on the
dipstick.
Figure 60. Dipstick Engine Oil Level
GLAZED
OIL SOAKED
BROKEN
CORD FAILURE
CRACKS
MISSING RUBBER
SIDEWALL
WEAR
WORN BACK
COVER
H (UPPER LIMIT)
L (LOWER LIMIT)
DO NOT
OVERFILL
MAINTENANCE