Miller Electric 301 G, DC manual Maintenance KOHLER-POWERED Units, Stop engine before maintaining

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SECTION 9 − MAINTENANCE (KOHLER-POWERED UNITS)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y Stop engine before maintaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recycle

. See also Engine Manual and Maintenance Label for im-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

engine

portant start-up, service, and storage information. Ser-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fluids.

vice engine more often if used in severe conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent.

Every 8 h

Check fluid levels. See Section 5-3.

OIL Full

Wipe up spills.

Every 20 h

Every 25 h

Check and clean spark arrestor screen. See Section 9-4.

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

 

Every 50 h

Clean and

tighten

weld terminals.

 

Every 100 h

Change oil. See

Service air filter element.

Section 9-5and

maintenance

See Section 9-3.

label.

Clean cooling system. See engine manual.

Clean and tighten battery connections.

Every 200 h

Change oil filter. See Section 9-5and maintenance label.

Replace fuel filter. See Section 9-5.

Check spark plugs.

Replace unreadable labels.

Repair or replace cracked cables.

Every 500 h

Service welding generator brushes and slip rings. Service more often in dirty conditions.*

Every 1000 h

Blow out or vacuum inside. During

OR

heavy service, clean monthly.

 

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Contents Processes OM-4407203 236UDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Options and Accessories Warranty Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Principal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiquesSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles Fuel Consumption While Using Generator Power Fuel Consumption While WeldingGenerator Power Curve Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 280 Amperes DCStick And MIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curves CC/AC Stick ModeCC/DC Stick Mode CV/DC MIG ModeCC/AC TIG Mode TIG Mode Volt-Ampere CurvesCC/DC TIG Mode − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorOil Engine Prestart Checks Robin EH64-Powered UnitsOil Check Oil Fill Engine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units Follow run-in procedure in engine manualActivating The Dry Charge Battery If Applicable Do not overfill battery cellsRead and follow all instruc ChargerConnecting The Battery Installing Exhaust Pipe+ − Connect negative − cable lastConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Stop engineAC/DC Models DC Only ModelsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Remote Receptacle InformationAdjusting Wire MIG Weld Puddle Consistency For wetter weld puddle for mild steel− Operating Welding Generator Do not switch under loadFront Panel Controls Process/Contactor Switch Settings Process/Contactor Switch On CC/CV ModelsSwitch Setting Process Output On/Off Control Set Adjust Remote Control Switch Stick Welding Only Remote Amperage/Voltage ControlGenerator Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentIf unit does not have Gfci re Ceptacles, use Gfci Optional Generator Power ReceptaclesGfci Receptacle Option Current Available in Amperes 240 Receptacle− Maintenance Robin EH64-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Robin EH64-Powered UnitsRoutine Maintenance Robin EH64-Powered Units Every 8 hEvery 20 h Every 25 h Every 50 hEvery 500 h Every 200 hEvery 1000 h Servicing Air Cleaner Robin EH64-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Robin EH64-Powered UnitsOverload Protection Robin EH64-Powered Units Tools NeededClose valve and valve cap Before adding oilRunning engine Tions as necessary, and wipe up fuelIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Robin EH64-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units − Maintenance KOHLER-POWERED UnitsStop engine before maintaining Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered UnitsFull Tools Needed Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Overload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Welding Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingTrouble Remedy Generator Power Troubleshooting Engine TroubleshootingIs on Work like a Pro − Electrical Diagrams 209 625-C OM-4407 209 620-B Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Earth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts AmperesOM-4407 − Parts List Main Assembly Kohler Engine ShownMain Assembly Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs 206537 Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1Item Generator -1Item Page Page Service SupportOwner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co