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MAINTENANCE |
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| FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE |
| water accumulation or sediment. Empty fuel | ||||
| At the end of each day, refill the fuel tank to minimize | 2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive | |||||
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| moisture condensation and dirt contamination in the | OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS |
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| fuel line. Do not overfill; leave room for expansion | The maximum allowable high idle speed for this | |||||
| Use only fresh, No. 2 grade DIESEL fuel. Do not use | machine is 3650 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamper with | |||||
| governor components or setting or make any other | ||||||
| kerosene. See the Engine Operatorʼs | Manual for | adjustments to increase the maximum speed. | ||||
| instructions on replacing the fuel filter. |
| Severe personal injury and damage to the machine | ||||
| BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM |
| can result if operated at speeds above maximum. | ||||
| fuel filter or fuel lines have been detached, the fuel tank | ENGINE ADJUSTMENT |
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| You may need to bleed air from the fuel system if the | Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a | |||||
| has been run empty or after periods of long storage. It | ||||||
| is recommended that the fuel shutoff valve be closed | Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service | |||||
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| (For Code 10926, 11121 ) |
| BATTERY MAINTENANCE |
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| The Kubota D722 engine supplied with this welder is | To access the battery, Disconnect the Negative and | |||||
| equipped with an automatic bleeding mechanism that | then Positive battery cables. Remove the 2 screws | |||||
| functions when the electric fuel pump is actuated. It is | from the battery door using a screwdriver or a 3/8" | |||||
| generally not necessary to open a vent screw or fuel | socket. Remove the 2 nuts from the battery bracket | |||||
| line fitting to bleed the fuel system. |
| using a 7/16” wrench or socket. Slide the battery out | ||||
| (For Code 11888, 11275 ) |
| and remove from welder |
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| The Kubota D722 engine supplied with this welder is | WARNING |
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| equipped with an automatic bleeding mechanism that |
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| helps purge the air from the mechanical fuel pump sys- | GASES | FROM | BATTERY | can | ||
| tem. It is generally not necessary to open a vent screw | ||||||
| or fuel line fitting to bleed the fuel system. Operate the | explode. |
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| priming lever on the pump to assist starting and after | • Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes | |||||
| extended periods of | away from battery. |
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| To prevent EXPLOSION when: |
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| To | avoid personal injury, do not bleed a hot engine. | • INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — Disconnect | ||||
| This could cause fuel to spill onto a hot exhaust | negative cable from old battery first and connect to | |||||
| manifold, creating a danger of fire. |
| new battery last. | BATTERY | CHARGER | — | |
• CONNECTING A | |||||||
| Bleed the fuel system as follows: |
| Remove battery from welder by disconnecting | ||||
| 1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. |
| negative cable first, then positive cable and battery | ||||
| 2. Open the fuel shut off valve (vertical position of han- | clamp. When reinstalling, connect |
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| dle) on the Fuel Filter. |
| negative cable last. Keep well ventilated. |
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3. Press and hold the glow plug button for 10 to 20 | • USING A BOOSTER — Connect positive lead to | ||||||
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3a. Crank the engine by pressing the start button for 45 | battery first, then connect negative lead to the | ||||||
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| seconds. (For Code 11188, 11275) |
| engine foot. |
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4. Check to see that fuel is flowing through both fuel | BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and | ||||||
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5. Follow the normal STARTING procedures. | • Wear gloves and eye protection and | ||||||
| FUEL FILTER |
| be careful when working near | ||||
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| 1. Check the fuel filter and fuel | • Follow instructions printed on battery. |
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| mulation or sediment. |
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