Alpha AlphaGen DCX2000 - Table of Contents

4 041-135-B0-001 Rev. A (07/2013)
Table of Contents
DCX2000 Portable Generator Safety Notes ......................................................................................................... 6
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 DCX2000 Generator Components ............................................................................................... 7
2.0 Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Oil Level ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Fuel Level ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Air Cleaner .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Power System Connections ........................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Y-Style Connection ........................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 Ring Lug Style Connection .............................................................................................. 13
2.4.3 Alligator Clamp Style Connection ..................................................................................... 14
2.5 Start-Up ....................................................................................................................................... 15
2.6 Operation at High Altitude ........................................................................................................... 16
2.7 Operation at Extreme Temperatures ........................................................................................... 16
2.8 Engine Shutdown ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.9 Output, Alarm and Oil LEDs ........................................................................................................ 17
3.0 Servicing ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Emission Control System ............................................................................................................ 18
3.2 Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Changing Oil ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Air Cleaner Service ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Spark Plug Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 23
3.6 Spark Arrestor Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 24
4.0 Transport and Storage Instructions ........................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Transporting the Generator ......................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Exercising the Generator ............................................................................................................ 25
4.3 Short Term Storage ..................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Long Term Storage ..................................................................................................................... 26
5.0 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 27
6.0 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 28
7.0 Warranty Information .............................................................................................................................. 29
7.1 California Emissions Control Warranty Statement ...................................................................... 29
7.2 Emission Control System Warranty ............................................................................................ 30