Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MQ Power DCA40SSKU4F Operation Manual

BEFORE STARTING
CAUTION
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main, duplex
or auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
1. Place the Main, Aux. and Duplex circuit breakers
(Figure 37) in the OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
MAIN
CIRCUIT AUX. CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 37. Main, Aux. and Duplex
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 12. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
3. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 38).
CORRECT
Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

CS-6369 DUPLEX
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS BREAKERS
INCORRECT
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 39).
Figure 39. Voltage Selector Switch
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 40) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 40. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the
MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 41).
AUTO
OFF/RESET
Auto-Off/Reset
Figure 41.
(Manual Position)
4. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat LED (Figure 42) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the LED will go OFF and the engine will start.
PRE-HEAT
LED
Figure 42. Pre-Heat LED
Engine Warning Unit
LOW (DOWN)
MANUAL
Manual;Switch