. A complete Parts List is available at wwwHobartWelders.com
5-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Subaru-Powered Units)
Oil Check
Full
Full
Gasoline
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
.Follow
| NOTICE − This unit has a low oil |
| pressure shutdown switch. Howev- |
| er, some conditions may cause en- |
Oil Fill | gine damage before the engine |
| shuts down. Check oil level often |
| and do not use the oil pressure |
| shutdown system to monitor oil |
| level. |
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting en- gine the first time (see maintenance label for specifications). Always leave filler neck empty to allow room for expansion. Check fuel lev- el on a cold engine before use each day.
Oil
.Do not exceed the ”Full” mark
on the oil level dipstick. The fuel pump may operate errati- cally if crankcase is overfilled.
After fueling, check oil with unit on level surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add oil (see main- tenance label).
.To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
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