Lincoln Electric IM10019 manual Routine and Periodic Maintenance, Engine Maintenance

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Have qualified personnel do the maintenance work. Turn the engine off before working inside the machine. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove safety guards to perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete. Always use the greatest care when working near moving parts.

Do not put your hands near the engine cooling blower fan. If a problem cannot be corrected by following the instructions, take the machine to the nearest Lincoln Field Service Shop.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

•Insulate yourself from work and ground

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside.

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

• Stop engine before servicing.

•Keep away from moving parts.

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See additional warning information throughout this operator’s manual and the Engine manual as well.

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ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

DAILY

•Check the crankcase oil level .

•Refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensa- tion in the tank.

•Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of the water separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow to drain into a container suitable for diesel fuel for 2 to 3 seconds. Repeat the above drainage procedure until diesel fuel is detected in the co

WEEKLY

Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodical- ly. In particularly dirty locations, this may be required once a week.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the “Periodic Checks” section of the Engine Operator’s Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the following:

a)Engine Oil and Filter

b)Air Cleaner

c)Fuel Filter - and Delivery System

d)Cooling Blower Belt

e)Battery

f)Cooling System

Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for vari- ous engine maintenance components.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is recommend- ed that each time the oil is changed the oil filter be changed as well.

•Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat- tery cable to ensure safety.

•Locate oil drain hose and valve in bottom of base and pull through the hole in the case back or side of base on the welder.

•Remove the cap from the drain valve. Push valve in and twist counterclockwise. Pull to open and drain the oil into a suitable container for disposal.

•Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting clockwise. Replace the cap.

•Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil (see engine oper- ation manual OR engine service items decal OR below). Replace and tighten the oil filler cap secure- ly.

•Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-con- nect negative battery cable, and close doors and engine top cover before restarting unit. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used motor oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or recycling center for reclama- tion. DO NOT throw it in the trash; pour it on the ground or down a drain.

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