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DCA-500SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #1 (04/14/01) — PAGE 35

The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the

DCA-500SSK "

Engine Operating Panel Engine Operating Panel

Engine Operating Panel

" (Figure 10).

1. Throttle Handle- Use this handle to adjust the RPMs when

the engine is idling (no load).

2. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60 Hz

operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s when

the rated load is applied. In addition a built in hour meter

will record the number of operational hours that the

generator has been in use.

DCA-500SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL

A. Overheat Lamp – This lamp goes ON when

the cooling water temperature rises abnormally.

If the lamp goes ON during normal operation of

the generator, the emergency shutdown device

will stop the engine automatically.

B. Low Oil Pressure Lamp – During normal

operation of the generator this lamp should

remain OFF. When the Auto-OFF/Reset-

Manual switch is set to the “Manual” position

to start the engine, the lamp will illuminate. After

the oil pressure rises after start-up the lamp

will go OFF. If this lamp is ever illuminated (ON) during

normal operation of the generator, the emergency

shutdown device will stop the engine automatically.

C. Low Fuel Level Lamp – When this lamp is

ON, it is time to stop the engine and add fuel.

Remember to let the engine cool before adding

fuel.

D. Low Battery Fluid Lamp – This lamp goes

ON when the battery fluid is low. If this lamp

goes ON during normal operation of the

generator, stop the engine and fill the battery

with distilled water to the specified level.

E. Clogged Air Filter Lamp – This lamp goes

ON when the air filter is clogged. If this lamp

goes ON during normal operation of the

generator, stop the engine and replace the air

filter.

10. Pre-Heat Lamp – Indicates that the glow

plugs of the diesel engine are hot and the

engine is ready to be started.

12. Emergency Stop Button – Push this button inward to

stop the engine in the event of an emergency. DO NOT

use this button as a normal means of stopping the engine.

8. Battery Switch – This switch should

be set to the ON position during normal

operation. When the engine has been

stop, place this switch in the OFF

position. DO NOT turn this switch during

normal operation, it could cause

damage to the electrical equipment

9. Ignition Switch- Use this switch to start the engine in

manual mode (see instructions on starting generator.)

6. Charging Ammeter Gauge – Indicates the current being

supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides current

for generator’s control circuits and battery charging system.

4. Oil Pressure Gauge – During normal operation this gauge

be should read in the “GREEN” zone. When starting the

generator the oil pressure mar read a little bit higher, but

after the engine warms up the oil pressure should return to

the green zone.

5. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operation

this gauge be should read in the “GREEN” zone.

3. Engine Warning Display (LED) Module – This module

display’s the following engine failures:

7. Fuel Level Gauge – Indicates amount of diesel fuel

remaining.

11. Preheat Switch – Turn this switch on to heat

diesel engine in cold weather conditions.

13. Engine Speed Switch – This switch changes the engine

speed from idle to normal.

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