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Generator shut-down procedures – Multiquip DCA250SSI User Manual

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DCA250SSI 3-POSITION WHEEL GEN. • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/13/10) — PAGE 37

GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:

1. Place

the

MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as

shown in Figure 35 to the OFF position.

2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the “LOW”

(down) position.

Figure 54. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5

minutes with no load applied.

4. Place

the

MPEC Control Switch (Figure 55) to the

OFF/RESET position.

Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

5. Verify

that

all the status LEDs on the MPEC display

are OFF (not lit).

6. Place the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 56) in the

OFF position.

Figure 56. Battery ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

7. Remove all loads from the generator.

8. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of

components that may have occurred during operation.

WARNING

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, PUSH

the emergency stop button (Figure 57) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel, see
Figure 5.

Figure 57. Emergency Stop Button