Lincoln Electric 145 Engine Operation, For a Cold Engine, For a HOT Engine, Subaru Robin EX30

B-5 OPERATION B-5

ENGINE OPERATION

Starting/Shutdown Instructions

Be sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has been performed. Also, Read owners manual before starting for the first time. (See INSTALLATION section)

NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the AC power receptacles before starting the gasoline engine . Put the “ON/OFF” Switch in the “ON”(I) position.

FOR A “COLD” ENGINE:

Open the fuel shutoff valve.

Place the choke lever in the “CHOKE” position.

Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt.

Pull the cord rapidly.

If the engine does not start, open the choke slightly and pull the starter cord rapidly again.

When the engine starts, gradually open the choke to the “RUN” position. To open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temperature. After starting the engine, first open the choke (toward RUN) until the engine just begins to run smoothly. Then open the choke in small steps, allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke is fully open (in RUN). During engine warm-up the equipment can be operated.

FOR A “HOT” ENGINE:

Open the fuel shutoff valve.

Place the choke lever in the “RUN” position. Closing the choke of a hot engine will flood the carburetor and prevent starting.

Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt.

Pull the cord rapidly.

FOR BEST ENGINE STARTING:

•Always use fresh gasoline and be sure the filter is clean and properly maintained.

•If you use an alternate fuel tank or supply, be sure to install an in-line fuel filter.

•Do not pull the recoil starter with the choke in the “CHOKE” position more than one time.

Repeated pulls on a choked engine will flood the carburetor.

•If the engine will not start, see the TROU - BLESHOOTING section of this or the engine owner’s manual

Stopping the Engine

Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and allow engine to run for a few minutes to cool the engine.

Stop the engine by placing the “ON/OFF” switch in the “OFF”(O) position.

WARNING

Close the fuel valve when the machine is transported to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor.

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Break-in Period

It is normal for any engine to use larger quantities of oil until break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level twice a day during the break-in period (about 50 run- ning hours). Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. See the Engine Instruction Manual for fur- ther details.

CAUTION

IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BREAK-IN, THE UNIT SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO MODERATE LOADS, WITHIN THE RATING OF THE MACHINE. AVOID LONG IDLE RUNNING PERIODS. REMOVE LOADS AND ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL SEVERAL MINUTES AT LOW IDLE BEFORE SHUTDOWN.

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Low Oil Sensing

This engine has a built in sensor which responds to low oil level (not pressure). When activated, the sys- tem will shut the engine down. The engine will not restart until sufficient oil is added. Check oil level fre- quently and add oil as required to the full mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Typical Fuel Consumption

	SUBARU ROBIN EX30
NO LOAD	.30 GALLONS/HOUR
3750 R.P.M.	1.12 ( LITERS/HOUR)
DC CC WELD OUTPUT	.52 GALLONS/HOUR
80 AMPS, 25 VOLTS	1.98 ( LITERS/HOUR)
AUXILIARY POWER	.71 GALLONS/HOUR
4000 KVA	2.69( LITERS/HOUR)

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