Miller Electric Renegade 180 manual Engine Prestart Checks, +, Oil, Cable last

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5-3. Engine Prestart Checks

1/2 in
(13 mm)	Full
	Full
Gasoline

1

.Complete Parts List available at www. MillerWelds.com

Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

1 Fuel Valve Open valve.

. Fuel valve is shown in the open position. Always close fuel valve after stopping unit. Mov- ing unit with fuel valve open may cause carburetor flooding and make starting difficult.

Fuel

Add fresh fuel before starting engine the first time (see engine manual for specifications). Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top to allow room for expansion. Check fuel level on a cold engine before use each day.

Oil

After fueling, check oil with unit on level surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add oil (see en- gine manual).

		Unit stops if oil level is too low. Unit
	Full	cannot be restarted until sufficient
	Full	oil is added.
		oil is added.

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5-4. Connecting The Battery (Electric Start Models Only)

! Turn Engine Switch to Off (electric start models only).

!	Connect negative (−)
	cable last.

+ −

Tools Needed: 1/2 in

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Contents Description OM-228 042BProcesses File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents − Maintenance 10-1Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards HOT Parts can cause severe burnsARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsFire or Explosion hazard Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Falling Unit can cause injuryEMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Indique des instructions spécifiquesLES 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 LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutPrincipales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsOptional Lifting Eye Weight Rating Gun SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Volt-Ampere CurvesPower Source Duty Cycle Fuel Consumption Volts Generator Power Curve Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating AC AmperesMovement − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Airflow ClearanceGrounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Use ground device as stated in electrical codes+ − Connecting The Battery Electric Start Models OnlyEngine Prestart Checks OilInstalling Welding Gun Work Cable Routing Inside UnitWeld Process/Polarity Table Changing Weld PolarityShown with optional cylinder rack Connecting Single−Phase, 230 Volt AC Utility Input PowerThis unit can provide weld out When a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set Electrical Service GuideInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension AdapterWeld Position Threading The Welding Gun Stamped Stamped .030/.035 Tighten Pressure Indicator ScaleTools Needed 150 mm 030/.035 Groove Wood − Operating the Welding Generator Controls See SectionTo Start Description Of Controls See SectionTo Stop Weld Parameter Chart Stainless Steel And 100% CO2 Weld Parameters 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 gaGenerator power decreases as weld current increases Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment − Maintenance Power Source Routine MaintenanceDrive Motor Protection Gun Routine MaintenanceWelding Power Source Overload Protection Tip Saver/Short Circuit ProtectionTurn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip Turn off welding power source/wire feeder Maintaining GunReplacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Tools Needed 19 mmDo not wash paper element or clean with compressed air Servicing Air CleanerPrecleaner Paper Element Standard Model Shown Stop engineAdjusting Engine Speed Stop engine. Close fuel valveGenerator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeldingEngine Wire FeederDoes not run Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts − Electrical Diagrams OM-217 454Typical MIG Process Connections Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding Gas− MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Gun Work Clamp WorkpieceWire Suggested Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsThese settings are guidelines only. Material Material thickness determines weld parametersTioned correctly on seam Nozzle, and tip of wire is posiHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Groove WeldsElectrode Extensions Stickout Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeGun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles Fillet Weld Electrode Extension StickoutGood Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterPossible Causes Corrective Actions 12-11 Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Excessive PenetrationTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead 12-13 Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion Application Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Cord Lengths for 240 Volt LoadsSOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. Co Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s