DCA1100SSC 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/17/18) — PAGE 29
INSPECTION/SETUP
Refueling Procedure:
1.
Level Tanks — Make sure fuel cells are level with the
ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the
tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 18).
Figure 18. Only Fill on Level Ground
WARNING
Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes.
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
DO NOT fill on
unlevel ground
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CAUTION
ALWAYS place generator on firm level ground before
refueling to prevent spilling and maximize the amount
of fuel that can be pumped into the tank.
NOTICE
ONLY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling.
2. Read the fuel guage (Figure 19 ) and determine if the
fuel level is low.
Figure 19. Fuel Guage
3. If the fuel level is low, remove fuel cap and fill tank as
shown in Figure 20.
Figure 20. Fueling the Generator
4.
NEVER overfill fuel tank — It is important to read the
fuel gauge when filling fuel tank.
Figure 21. Fuel Expansion
0
200
600
400
800
LITERS
LOW
FUEL TANK
FILLER PORT
DIESEL
FUEL
FUEL
CAP
0
200
600
400
800
LITERS
FUEL
GUAGE
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel
expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 21).
