Hobart Welding Products OM-945 194 047U Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units, Every 20 h

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SECTION 9 − MAINTENANCE − (KOHLER-POWERED UNITS)

9-1. Routine Maintenance (Kohler-Powered Units)

Note

Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s manual if the unit will not be used for an

 

extended period.

Recycle engine fluids.

YStop engine before maintaining.

.See Engine Manual and Maintenance Label for

important start-up, service, and storage informa- tion. Service engine more often if used in severe conditions.

*To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent.

Every 8 h

Wipe up spills.

Check fluid levels. See Section 5-2.

Every 20 h

Check and clean optional spark arrestor screen. See Section 9-5.

Every 25 h

Service air cleaner wrapper (foam element). See Section 9-3.

Every 50 h

Clean and tighten weld terminals.

Every 100 h

Change oil. See Section 9-6

Check air cleaner element.

and maintenance label.

See Section 9-3.

Clean cooling system. See

Clean and tighten battery

Engine Manual.

connections.

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