Miller Electric 185 DX manual Routine Maintenance

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SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE

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

8-1. Routine Maintenance

				Stop engine before maintaining.
			Recycle engine	. See Engine Manual and Maintenance Label
			fluids.	for important start-up, service, and storage
			fluids.	information. Service engine more often if
				used in severe conditions.
n = Check	Z = Change	~ = Clean	l = Replace	Reference
* To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent

Every			Section 5-3,
8			5-4
Hours
n Fuel Level	n Oil Level	~ Oil, Fuel Spills
Every			Section 8-2
25
Hours
~ Air Cleaner Precleaner
Every
50
Hours
~ Weld Terminals
Every			Engine
100			Manual,
Hours			Section 8-2
Z Oil	nl Air Cleaner Element	~ Cooling System	n Spark Plug Gap
~ Battery Terminals (DX	n~ Spark Arrestor Screen
Models)	(Optional on DX Models)
Every
200
Hours
l Unreadable Labels
Every			Engine
300			Manual
Hours
nValve Clearance*
Every			Engine
500			Manual
Hours
nl Weld Cables	n~ Slip Rings*
	nl Brushes*
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Contents File Engine Drive OM-4415Processes DescriptionFrom Miller to You Table of Contents Page HOT Parts can cause severe burns Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsFalling Unit can cause injury Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Fire or Explosion hazardRadiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF − Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications100% Duty Cycle at 100 Amperes CC/DC Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Duty CycleStandard Model Honda Engine Volt-Ampere CurvesDX Model Kohler Engine Auxiliary Power DX Model Kohler Engine Auxiliary Power Standard Model Honda EngineFuel Consumption Curves Power Output Standard Model Honda Engine Generator Power CurvesPower Output DX Model Kohler Engine Hazards − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator MovementFuel Valve Open valve Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks − Standard Model 13 mm Full GasolineTools Needed 1/2 Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model+ − Connect negative − cable last150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsStop engine before connecting to weld output terminals Selecting Weld Cable SizesOM-4415 Controls Standard Models See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorTo Stop Turn Engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls Standard Models See Section To StartControls DX Models See Section Description Of Controls DX Models See Section − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel ReceptaclesRoutine Maintenance − MaintenanceStandard Model Shown Servicing Air CleanerPrecleaner Paper Element Stop engineStop Engine Close Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Idle Speed AdjustmentStop engine. Close fuel valve Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler−Powered UnitsTools Needed Welding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator PowerEngine Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts Circuit Diagram For Standard Models − Electrical DiagramsCircuit Diagram for DX Models Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsFarm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentKVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting RequirementsTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Current Load Watts Amperes− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode HolderElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee JointPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Weld TestTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. Co For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact