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| ENGINE OPERATION | Check and fill the engine fuel tank: |
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| 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. |
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WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed for the Classic I is 1550 RPM, no load. Do NOT increase the idle speed on the engine. Severe personal injury and damage to the machine can result if it is operated at speeds above the maximum rated speed.
Read and understand all safety instructions included in the Continental engine instruction manual that is shipped with your Classic I.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Check and fill the engine oil level:
1. Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
2.Fill the tank to allow approximately 1/4 inch (5 mm) of tank space for fuel expansion. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.
3.Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten securely.
WARNING
Do not add fuel near an open flame, welding arc or when the engine is run- ning. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not
spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been elimi- nated.
2. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it with a | NOTE: USE GASOLINE ONLY. Purchase gasoline in | |
clean cloth. | Reinsert the dipstick and check the | quantities that will be used within 30 days, to assure |
level on the | dipstick. See Figure D.1 in the | freshness. |
Maintenance section of this manual.
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3.Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do not overfill.
4.Replace the dipstick.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the DC power receptacle before starting the engine. Make sure the fuel valve on the sediment bowl is in the open position.
1.Place the IDLER switch in the "HIGH" position and the IGNITION switch in the ON position. Pull out the choke cable and then press the START button.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start in 60 seconds, wait 30 seconds before repeating Step 1.
2.When the engine starts running, observe the oil pressure. If no pressure shows within 30 seconds, stop the engine and consult the engine operating manual.
3.As the engine warms, slowly return the choke con- trol to the in (off) position.
4.Allow the engine to run at high idle speed for sev- eral minutes to warm up before welding. Cold engines tend to run at a speed too slow to supply the voltage required for proper idler operation.
