Lincoln Electric SVM134-A Stopping the Engine, Cold Weather Starting, BREAK-IN Period

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OPERATION

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STOPPING THE ENGINE

1.Remove all welding and generator power loads and let the engine cool by running it for several minutes at low idle.

2.Place the IGNITION switch in the OFF position.

The engine controls were properly set at the factory and should require no adjusting when received.

At the end of each day’s welding, refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensation in the tank. Also, run- ning out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel system.

Check the crankcase oil level.

When hauling the welder between job sites, close the fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank. Failure to turn the fuel off when traveling can cause carburetor flooding and difficult starting at the new job site.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Follow the instructions on the nameplate and in the engine manual shipped with the welder. With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil, the engine should start satisfactorily even when the air tempera- ture is down to about 0oF (-18oC).

It is important to follow the engine manufacturer’s rec- ommendations for oil and fuel to obtain satisfactory cold weather performance. Consult the Engine manu- al and the Maintenance section of this manual.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Any engine will use a small amount of oil during its break-in period.

Check the oil twice a day during break-in. Change the oil and oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of oper- ation. Also change the fuel filter cartridge. For more details, see the Maintenance section of this manual. Also see the Engine manual.

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CAUTION

During break-in, subject the Classic I to moderate to heavy loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. Before stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow the engine to cool several minutes.

CLASSIC I