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OPERATION MANUAL MODEL DCA6SPX4F PORTABLE GENERATOR (KUBOTA D1105-E4B-BGDE-1-S1 DIESEL ENGINE) Revision #2 (03/12/21) To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov; or write to: Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 3...
Contient de l’acide sulfurique. Evitez tout contact avec la peau, les yeux ou vêtements. En cas d’accident rincez avec de l’eau et appelez un médecin immédiatement. Gardez les enfants à distance A63210140 Figure 1. Safety Decals DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 5...
COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. PAGE 6 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fi re extinguisher. ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fi rst aid kit. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 7...
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DO NOT drain the engine oil while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush out and severely scald any persons near the generator. PAGE 8 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations, before towing The trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all your generator. times when towing. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 9...
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NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generator is being transferred to a load. Use well-insulated gloves when picking up the battery. PAGE 10 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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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. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 11...
Generally, the engine’s output power will decrease 3-1/2% for each 1,000 feet (305 meters) of altitude above sea level, and 1% for each 10°F (–12.2°C) above the standard temperature of 60°F (15.5°C). DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 13...
The ground terminal on the generator should always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground when required. Figure 3. Generator Grounding NOTICE Trailer mounted generators are the sole responsibility of MQ Power. PAGE 16 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. NOTICE When connecting the generator to any building’s electrical system, ALWAYS consult with a licensed electrician. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 17...
If this condition should occur, please refer to the engine will be electrically live even if the internal insulation fails. troubleshooting table in this manual. PAGE 18 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
8. Coolant Drain Plug — Remove this plug to drain coolant from the radiator. 9. Oil Drain Plug — Remove this plug to drain oil from the engine. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 19...
ON during normal grounding section (Figure 3) in this manual for more operation of the generator, the detailed information. emergency shutdown system will stop the engine automatically. PAGE 20 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
6. Oil Pressure Switch — Monitors engine oil pressure. Crankcase holds a maximum of 2.64 quarts (2.5 liters) In the event of low oil pressure engine will shut down. of motor oil. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 21...
(load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 5) as a guide for selecting proper cable size. PAGE 22 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
Figure 8. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal Figure 10. Engine Oil Filler Port 3. Reinsert dipstick, then remove dipstick from its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick (Figure 9). DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 23...
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Figure 11. Coolant Recovery Tank in the dark. Table 7. Coolant Capacity Engine and Radiator 4.23 quarts (4.0 liters) Reserve Tank (Full) 0.95 quarts (0.9 liters) PAGE 24 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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1.245 or lower, it indicates that the battery is dead and needs to be recharged or replaced. Before charging the battery with an external electric source, be sure to disconnect the battery cables. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 25...
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Pay close attention to the polarity of the battery when connecting the battery. CAUTION Inadequate battery connections may cause poor starting of the generator, and create other malfunctions. PAGE 26 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
3. NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker in the ON position. Always place circuit breaker (Figure 15) in the OFF position before starting. Figure 18. Starter Switch (HEAT/RUN) Figure 15. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF) DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 27...
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1. Place main circuit breaker (Figure 20) in the ON 240 VAC GROUND CONNECTION MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES position. 300 mV Figure 22. Output Terminal Voltage Verification (240 VAC) Figure 20. Main Circuit Breaker (ON) PAGE 28 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
Figure 25. Starter Switch (Stop Position) 4. Place the external fuel valve in the OFF position. 5. Remove all load connections from the generator. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 29...
NOTICE Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. PAGE 30 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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NOTICE Operating the engine with loose or damaged air filter components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 31...
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2. Coat oil filter seal (Figure 28) 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 a filter wrench. PAGE 32 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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At this point, the engine will be able to start. Figure 30. Fuel Filter Disassembly DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 33...
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5. Tighten the drain plug and reinstall the overflow tank. 6. Fill with coolant as recommended by the engine manufacturer. PAGE 34 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
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If the V-belt exhibits any of the above wear conditions replace the V-belt immediately. OIL SOAKED CORD FAILURE GLAZED WORN BACK COVER BROKEN MISSING RUBBER CRACKS SIDEWALL WEAR Figure 34. V-Belt Inspection DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 35...
Replace idle control switch. Engine speed rises and remains at high speed when Defective solenoid? Replace solenoid. Idle Control Switch is placed in the ON position. Defective relay? Replace relay. DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 37...
RECTIFIER BLUE WHITE RESISTOR BROWN YELLOW GREEN LIGHT BLUE AC 50 19 30 TERMINAL BOARD GRAY LIGHT GREEN TERMINAL BOARD Terminal Board VIOLET ORANGE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR PINK PAGE 40 — DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21)
WIRING COLOR CODE CONNECTIONS SYMBOL COLOR SYMBOL COLOR AC 50 19 30 BLACK BLUE WHITE BROWN YELLOW TERMINAL BOARD GREEN LIGHT BLUE GRAY LIGHT GREEN VIOLET ORANGE PINK DCA6SPX4F GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/21) — PAGE 41...