Multiquip MQPower Whisperwatt Series DCA-300SSK - Manual (Page 42)

PAGE 42 — DCA-300SSK SERIES — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) — REV. #4 (03/27/06)
Figure 69. Ignition Key Switch (STOP position)
Engine Shutdown Ignition Key (Up to S/N 3701673)
To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
(Figure 67) to the "OFF position".
3. Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with no
load applied.
5. Remove all loads from the generator.
2. Place the throttle control (Figure 68) in the “LOW” position.
Figure 68. Engine Throttle Control
4. Place the ignition key (Figure 69) in the “STOP” position.
Figure 67. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
Engine Shutdown Controller (S/N 3701674~)
To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 67 to the "OFF position".
2. Place the engine speed switch in the “ LOW ” position
(Figure 71).
Figure 71. Engine Speed Switch (High)
3. Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with no
load applied.
4. Place the Auto-Manual/Off/Reset switch (Figure 72) to
the OFF/Reset position.
Figure 72. Auto-Manual Off/Reset Switch
5. Verify that the all status LED on the MPEC display are
"OFF" (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure
1. PUSH inward the RED emergency stop button located
on the engine operating panel (Figure 70) to turn off
the generator in the event of an emergency. This button
is located on either Engine Operating Panel.
Figure 70. Emergency Stop Button
DCA-300SSK SERIES — GEN. SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
NOTE
To disengage the emergency
stop function, pull the
emergency stop button outward
to its original position. This will
allow the generator to operate
normally. Remember the
generator will not start if the emergency stop button is
engaged.
WARNING - SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
DO NOT use the emergency stop switch a as method of
shutting down the generator. This switch is ONLY to be
used in the event of an emergency.