Multiquip DCA500SSK - Manual (Page 52)

PAGE 52 — DCA-500SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) — REV. #1 (04/14/01)
14. Set the engine speed switch (Figure 46) to low to idle
engine, set to high when a load is being applied.
17. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 49) and
verify that it reads the anticipated amount of current
with respect to the load. Remember the ammeter
will only display a current reading if the load is in
use.
18. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
DCA-500SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
Figure 48. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers
Figure 46. Engine Speed Switch
15. The tachometer (Figure 47) will indicate the speed of
the engine when the generator is operating. Under
normal operating conditions this speed should be
approximately 1800 RPM’s.
16. Turn the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to
their ON position (Figure 48).
Figure 47. Engine Tachometer
Figure 49. Ammeter (Load)
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