Miller Electric Blue Star 145, 145 DXR, 145 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 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 Processes OM-4417210 403FDescription File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Welding Wire can cause injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutInformation EMF Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité Symbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsVolt-Ampere Curves Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Fuel Consumption Duty Cycle Generator Power Curve100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC Minutes WeldingInstalling Welding Generator − InstallationMovement HazardsOil Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks − Standard Model Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model Connecting The Battery DX Models OnlySelecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output Terminals45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m 10 − Put terminalsControls Standard Models See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorTo Start Description Of Controls Standard Models See SectionStop engine and add oil if light goes on see Section Controls DX Models See Section Description Of Controls DX Models See Section AC Receptacle RC1 Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Routine Maintenance − MaintenancePrecleaner Paper Element Servicing Air CleanerStop engine Standard Model ShownStop Engine Close Adjusting Engine Speed Standard Models OnlyValve Tools NeededIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed DX Models OnlyWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingEngine Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts Circuit Diagram For Standard Models − Electrical DiagramsCircuit Diagram for DX Models Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame − Generator Power GuidelinesSelecting Equipment How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeLap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting − PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Support ServiceYour distributor also gives Miller Electric Mfg. Co To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s