PAGE 40 — DCA400SSI4F/DCA400SSI4F3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/18/22)
INSPECTION/SETUP
FUEL CHECK
Refilling the Fuel System
This generator has an internal fuel tank located inside the
enclosure (Figure 38).
ALWAYS
fill the fuel tank with clean,
fresh
#2 diesel fuel
.
DO NOT
fill the fuel tank beyond its
capacity. Some units may be equipped with a fuel cell
mounted inside the trailer frame.
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.
Figure 38. Internal Fuel Tank System
DANGER
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.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
check the DEF tank level when adding diesel
fuel.
CAUTION
ONLY properly trained personnel
who have read
and understand this section should refill the fuel tank
system.
INTERNAL
FUEL TANK
DIESEL FUEL
DIESEL FUEL
400
FUEL CAP
Refueling Procedure
1.
Level Tanks
— Make sure fuel cells are level with the
ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the
tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 39).
Figure 39. Only Fill On Level Ground
2. Remove the fuel cap and fill the tank as shown in
Figure 40. Fueling the Generator
WARNING
Diesel fuel
and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes.
CAUTION
ALWAYS
place trailer on firm, level ground before
refueling to prevent spilling and to maximize the amount
of fuel that can be pumped into the tank.
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
=
DO NOT
fill on
unlevel ground
!
!
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
400
NOTICE
ONLY
use
#2 diesel fuel
(ultra low sulfur diesel fuel)
when refueling.
DIESEL
FUEL
REAR VIEW
FUEL TANK
FILLER PORT