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MQ Power DCA25SSIU2 — Overseas Tier II Engine Speed Reduction for 50 Hz

Adjustments · injection pump governor (engine speed adjustment screw and jam nut)

For the MQ Power DCA25SSIU2, from the MQ Power service manual.

Applies to: MQ Power DCA25SSIU2

Before you start

  • FOR USE ON OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY
  • UNIT WILL BE DERATED AFTER ADJUSTMENT
  • A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN MUST MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS. MQ POWER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPONENTS RESULTANT FROM UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Procedure

  1. Locate the engine speed adjustment screw and jam nut on the injection pump governor housing (Figure 1).
  2. Loosen the jam nut of the engine speed adjustment screw by turning the jam nut counter clockwise approximately three (3) turns (Figure 2).
  3. Start and run the engine using the normal starting procedures.
  4. While observing the engine speed and the frequency, turn the engine speed adjustment screw counter clockwise until the proper frequency is achieved.
  5. Maintain position on the engine speed adjustment screw and tighten the jam nut by turning the jam nut clockwise until tight (Figure 3).
  6. Should any adjustment errors occur, verify frequency and adjust as needed by following Steps 1 thru 5.

Specs & values

  • Lower engine speed from standard 62 Hz to 52 Hertz to achieve 50 Hertz operation
  • Loosen jam nut counter clockwise approximately three (3) turns

Source: MQ Power service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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