MULTIQUIP DCA-10SPX4 User Manual

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #0 (02/17/09)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should al

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 111DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar w

PAGE 12 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guideline

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 131DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBackfeed to a utility system can causeelec

PAGE 14 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Check with your local county or state safety towingregulations, in addition to

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 151NOTE PAGE

PAGE 16 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-10SPX4 — INSTALLATION

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,byst

PAGE 18 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-10SPX4 Whisperwatt™ Series Familiarization

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 191DCA-10SPX4 — MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 3. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaMr

PAGE 2 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Diesel engine exhaust and some ofPROPOSITION 65 WARNING

PAGE 20 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the control

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 211Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 5) is prov

PAGE 22 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)120 VAC GFCI ReceptacleThis120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacl

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 231Figure 11. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gener

PAGE 24 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — LOAD APPLICATION/MAXIMUM AMPERAGESingle Phase LoadAlways be sure

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 251DCA-10SPX4 — SETUPFigure 12. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil, b

PAGE 26 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells ar

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 271Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)KUBOTA recommends antifreeze/summer co

PAGE 28 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect th

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 291Figure 24. Frequency Meter (Hz)Start-up Procedure1. Set the Speed Control Switc

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PAGE 30 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDUREFigure 29. Voltage Adjust Control Kno

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 311Normal Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

PAGE 32 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operating in very dusty

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 331DCA-10SPX4 — MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor longe term storage of the generato

PAGE 34 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 351Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcomponen

PAGE 36 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)NEVER use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 33. Wheel Lug

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 371DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 34. Generator Wiring Diagram

PAGE 38 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 35. Engine Wiring Diagram

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 391GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.tratstonseodenign

PAGE 4 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecifications are subject tochange without notice.NOTEMQ POWE

PAGE 40 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09))DEUNITNOC(GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.htoom

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 411Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance

PAGE 42 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — TROUBLESHOOTING (PRE-HEAT LAMP CODES)EDOCPMALSISONGAIDERULIAF.81E

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 431NOTE PAGE

PAGE 44 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)The contents and part numbers listed in the parts section aresubject to change

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 451DCA-10SPX4 — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSDCA-10SPX4 WHISPER WATTGENRATORW/KUBOTA D15

PAGE 46 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA -10SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 471DCA - 10SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 48 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 491DCA - 10SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comOrdering parts has never been easier!Cho

PAGE 50 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 511DCA - 10SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

PAGE 52 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 531DCA - 10SPX4 — OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART

PAGE 54 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 551DCA - 10SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. P

PAGE 56 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 571DCA - 10SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. P

PAGE 58 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 591DCA - 10SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0

PAGE 6 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-10SPX4 — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSrotareneG.1elbaTledoM4XPS01-ACDepyTsuo

PAGE 60 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 611DCA - 10SPX4 — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B

PAGE 62 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 631DCA - 10SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 64 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 651DCA - 10SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMAR

PAGE 66 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 671DCA - 10SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 68 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 691DCA - 10SPX4 — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 71DCA-10SPX4 — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3ELB

PAGE 70 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA - 10SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 711DCA - 10SPX4 — NAME PLATE ASSY.NAME PLATE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMA

PAGE 72 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts ar

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

PAGE 8 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 91DCA-10SPX4 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the engine ON/OFFswitch (M