MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA600SSV4F3 Operation Manual page 37

FUEL CHECK
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. ALWAYS
shut down the engine prior to cleaning up any spilled fuel.
Refilling The Fuel System
NOTICE
DO NOT refuel while the engine is running.
CAUTION
ONLY properly trained personnel who have read
and understand this section should refill the fuel tank
system.
When equipped with a trailer or skid, the generator may
have a double fuel tank system (Figure 36), which
consists of an internal fuel tank and a trailer-mounted
fuel tank.
ALWAYS fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, #2 diesel fuel.
Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing
fuel. DO NOT fill the fuel tank beyond its capacity.
Close the fuel filler cap (Figure 36) 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.
600
TRAILER FUEL TANK
Figure 36. Double Fuel Tank System
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Refueling Procedure
NOTICE
ALWAYS fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh #2 diesel fuel.
NEVER fill the fuel tanks beyond their capacities.
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.
1. Level the tanks. Make sure fuel tanks are level with
ALWAYS place the trailer on firm, level ground before
refueling to prevent spilling and to maximize the amount
of fuel that can be pumped into the tank.
INTERNAL
FUEL TANK
FUEL
FILLER CAPS
NOTICE
ALWAYS fill the trailer tank first with #2 diesel fuel
before filling the secondary internal tank. Fuel from
the secondary internal tank will eventually drain into
the primary trailer tank.
INSPECTION/SETUP
WARNING
Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes.
the ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from
the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 37).
CAUTION
Figure 37. Only Fill On Level Ground
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Level Ground