Multiquip DCA150USJ User Manual

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #1 (01/15/08)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.ULTRA-SILENTTM SERIESMO

PAGE 10 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should a

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 111DCA-150USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETHANDSDuring operati

PAGE 12 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guidelin

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest fire extinguisher. ALWAYS

PAGE 14 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)The DCA-150USJ generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 151DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Cont inued)

PAGE 16 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-150USJ — INSTALLATION

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,bys

PAGE 18 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-150USJ Series FamiliarizationGeneratorTh

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 191DCA-150USJ — MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 5. Major Components3elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaM

PAGE 2 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Diesel engine exhaust and some ofDCA-150USJ — PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

PAGE 20 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)NOTE PAGE

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 211DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the control

PAGE 22 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Figure 7. Engine Operating PanelDCA-150USJ — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 231DCA-150USJ — ENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below describe the controls

PAGE 24 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 8) is pr

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 251120 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R

PAGE 26 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Figure 13. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gen

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 271DCA-150USJ — LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check the name

PAGE 28 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)GFCI Receptacle Load CapabilityThe load capability of the GFCI receptacles is

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 291DCA-150USJ — GAUGE READINGHow to Read the Output Terminal Gauges.The gauges an

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 31NOTES

PAGE 30 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Figure 22. Voltage Selector Switch 240/139VThree-Phase PositionDCA-150USJ —

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 311Figure 27. Voltage Selector Switch 480/277VThree-Phase Position3Ø 480/277 Out

PAGE 32 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — PRE-SETUPFigure 31. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 331DCA-150USJ — PRE-SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cell

PAGE 34 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Coolant (John Deere Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)John Deere recommends Joh

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 351DCA-150USJ — PRE-SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connec

PAGE 36 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)The engine's exhaust c

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 371DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)Figure 47. Voltage Adjust Co

PAGE 38 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Figure 51. Engine Tachometer Gauge14. The tachometer gauge (Figure 51) will i

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 391DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)1. Perform steps 1 throug

PAGE 4 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecification and partnumber are subject tochange without not

PAGE 40 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedure:1. Pl

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 411ECNANETNIAM/NOITCEPSNI.31ELBATsrH01YLIADsrH052 srH005 srH0001ENIGNEsleveLdiulF

PAGE 42 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor long term storage of the generat

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 431DCA-150USJ — MAINTENANCETo ensure adequate startingcapability, always have pow

PAGE 44 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Trailer MaintenanceThis section is intended to provide the user with generict

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 451DCA-150USJ — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (

PAGE 46 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcompon

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 471Lug Nut Torque RequirementsIt is extremely important to apply and maintain pro

PAGE 48 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 60. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring D

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 491DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 61. Generator Wiring Diagram

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comBest Deal!Ordering parts has never been

PAGE 50 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 62. Engine Wiring Diagram

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 511Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance

PAGE 52 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE CONTROLLER)Practically all breakdowns ca

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 531NOTE PAGE

PAGE 54 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNThe contents and part numbers listed in

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 551DCA-150USJ — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Suggested Spare Parts li

PAGE 56 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 571DCA-150USJ — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 58 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 591DCA-150USJ — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. RE

PAGE 6 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSrotareneG.1elbaTledoMJSU051-ACDepyT,d

PAGE 60 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 611DCA-150USJ — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. RE

PAGE 62 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 631DCA-150USJ — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO

PAGE 64 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 651DCA-150USJ — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO

PAGE 66 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 671DCA-150USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME

PAGE 68 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 691DCA-150USJ — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 06

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 71DCA-150USJ — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. Dimensions

PAGE 70 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 711DCA-150USJ — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M3

PAGE 72 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 731DCA-150USJ — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS

PAGE 74 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 751DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.ADD THE FOLLO

PAGE 76 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 771DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.ADD THE FOLLO

PAGE 78 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQ

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 791DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. R

PAGE 8 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

PAGE 80 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 811DCA-150USJ — ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY.ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. R

PAGE 82 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)DCA-150USJ — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 831DCA-150USJ — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMAR

PAGE 84 — DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSEffective: October 1, 2002PAYMENT TERMSTe

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 851NOTE PAGE

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALYour Local Dealer is:HERE’S HOW TO GET HELPPLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIALNUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CAL

DCA-150USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/15/08) — PAGE 91DCA-150USJ — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the Engine ON/OFFswitch i