Generator Shut-Down Procedures - MULTIQUIP MQP56 Operation Manual

12. The tachometer gauge (Figure 50) will indicate the
speed of the engine when the generator is operating.
Under normal operating conditions this speed is
approximately 1800 RPM's.
Figure 50. Engine Tachometer Gauge
13. Place the Main, Aux. and Duplex circuit breakers in
the ON position (Figure 51).
MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 51. Main, Aux. and Duplex
Circuit Breakers (ON)
14. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 52) and
verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with
respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a
current reading if a load is in use.
Figure 52. Ammeter (Load)
15. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
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GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

DUPLEX
CS-6369
CIRCUIT
AUX. CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
BREAKERS
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place the Main, Aux. and Duplex circuit breakers as
shown in Figure 53 to the OFF position.
MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 53. Main, Aux. and Duplex
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the "LOW"
(down) position.
Figure 54. Ignition Switch (Normal)
3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
4. Place the ECU Control Switch (Figure 55) to the OFF/
RESET position.
Figure 55. ECU Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all status LEDs on the MPEC display are
OFF (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of
components that may have occurred during operation.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. Place the ECU Control Switch (Figure 55) in the OFF/
RESET position.
DUPLEX
CS-6369
AUX. CIRCUIT CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
BREAKERS