Engine Operation

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B1.2

OPERATION

B1.2

eral minutes to warm the engine. Stop the engine

WARNING

7. Allow the engine to run at high idle speed for sev-

and recheck the oil level, after allowing sufficient

Do not attempt to use this equipment until y

time for the oil to drain into the pan. If the level is

have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs

down, fill it to the full mark again. The engine con-

manual supplied with your welder. It includes

trols were properly set at the factory and should

important safety precautions, detailed engine

require no adjusting when received.

starting, operating and maintenance instructions,

and parts lists.

COLD WEATHER STARTING:

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

With a fully charged battery and the proper weight oil,

• Do not touch electrically live parts or

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

the engine should start satisfactorily even down to

• Insulate yourself from work and

about -15°F (-26°C), it maybe desirable to install cold-

ground

starting aides.

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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Note: Extreme cold weather staring may require longer

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or

glow plug operation.

vent exhaust outside.

WARNING

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

Under NO conditions should ether or other starting

• Do not operate with doors open or

guards off.

fluids be used!

• Stop engine before servicing.

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• Keep away from moving parts.

Stopping the Engine

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See additional warning information at the

1. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”

front of this operatorʼs manual.

At the end of each dayʼs welding, check the crankcase

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oil level, drain accumulated dirt and water from the

Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the

sediment bowl under the fuel tank and refill the fuel

tank to minimize moisture condensation in the tank.

doors open changes the designed air flow and can

Also, running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel

cause overheating.

system.

Starting the Classic® 300D Perkins 104-22

When hauling the welder between job sites, close the

fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank.

Diesel Engine

If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel

1. Turn the “IDLER” switch to “HIGH”.

pump is operating, air may be entrapped in the fuel dis-

2. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “ON”.

tribution system. If this happens, bleeding of the fuel

3. Press the Glow Plug button for 20 to 30 seconds.

system may be necessary. Use qualified personnel to

(maximum 60 seconds).

do this per the instructions in the MAINTENANCE sec-

4. Press the Start button. When the engine starts

tion of this manual.

running, release both buttons. If the engine fails to

start in 20 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat

the above procedure.

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.

Lincoln Electric SVM194-A Engine Operation, See additional warning information at

Models: SVM194-A

OPERATION