Lincoln Electric SVM187-A Engine Operation, Cold Weather Starting, Starting Instructions

B-6 OPERATION B-6

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ENGINE OPERATION

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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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 at the front of this operatorʼs manual.

For added safety always operate the welder with the doors closed. Further, leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause engine, genera- tor overheating.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the high idle engine speed (rpm) above the factory setting specification as this will void warranty.

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5.Observe the oil pressure. If no pressure shows within 30 seconds, stop the engine and consult the engine operating manual. To stop the engine, turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”.

6.If the engine protection warning light comes on during cranking or after start up, the “IGNITION” switch must be turned “OFF” to reset the engine protection system.

7.Allow the engine to run at high idle speed for sev- eral minutes to warm the engine. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level, after allowing sufficient time for the oil to drain into the pan. If the level is down, fill it to the full mark again. The engine con- trols were properly set at the factory and should require no adjusting when received.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

WARNING

Under NO conditions should ether or other starting fluids be used!

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Code 10856

When overnight temperatures are between 10oF(12oC) and freezing, use the standard “Thermostart” starting system installed on all engines. Follow the instructions on the start panel nameplate and in the engine manu- al shipped with the welder. With fully charged batteries and the proper weight oil, the “Themostart” system operates satisfactorially even down to about 0oF(- 18oC).

Codes 11199 and 11408

With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil, the engine should start satisfactorily even down to about -5°F (-20°C). It maybe desirable to install cold- starting aides at lower temperatures.

Note: Extreme cold weather staring may require longer glow plug operation.

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been performed. (See INSTALLATION section of this manual).

1.Turn the “IDLER” switch to “HIGH”.

2.Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “ON”.

3.Press the Glow Plug button for 20 to 30 seconds. (maximum 60 seconds). (codes 11199 and 11408 only).

4.Press the Glow Plug and the Start buttons at the same time. When the engine starts running, release buttons. If the engine fails to start in 20 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat the above procedure. Press the Start button only for code 10856.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1.Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”

At the end of each day’s welding, check the crankcase oil level, drain accumulated dirt and water from the water separator and refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensation in the tank. Also, running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel system.

When hauling the welder between job sites, close the fuel shut-off valve.

If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel pump is operating, air may be entrapped in the fuel dis- tribution system. If this happens, bleeding of the fuel system may be necessary. Use qualified personnel to do this per the instructions in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion of this manual.

SAE-400 SEVERE DUTY