Lincoln Electric SVM194-A High Altitude Operation, Stopping the Engine, 404C-22 Diesel Engine

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B2.2			OPERATION				B2.2
ENGINE OPERATION						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				ou		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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------					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
------------------------------------------------------------------------		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.			------------------------------------------------------------------------
		• Keep away from moving parts.			HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION:
------------------------------------------------------------------------					The engine will run correctly up to an altitude of 600m
See additional warning information at the					an altitude above this, the fuel consumption and
	front of this operatorʼs manual.				(2000ft.). If the engine is to be operated permanently at
					exhaust emissions may be excessive.
------------------------------------------------------------					Contact the Perkins Application Department for any
Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the					engine adjustments that may be required.
doors open changes the designed air flow and can					STOPPING THE ENGINE
cause overheating.
STARTING THE CLASSIC® 300D PERKINS					1. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”
					At the end of each dayʼs welding, check the crankcase
404C-22 DIESEL ENGINE
					oil level, drain accumulated dirt and water from the
1. Turn the “IDLER” switch to “HIGH”.					water separator located on the fuel rail. Refill the fuel
2. Turn the “IGNITION” switch to “ON”.					tank to minimize moisture condensation in the tank.
3. Press the Glow Plug button for 20 to 30 seconds.					Also, running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel
		(maximum 60 seconds).			system.
4. Press the Start button. When the engine starts					When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
		running, release both buttons. If the engine fails to
		start in 20 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat			fuel feed valve on the separator located on the fuel rail.
		the above procedure.			If the fuel supply is cut off or runs out while the fuel
5. Observe the oil pressure. If no pressure shows
		within 30 seconds, stop the engine and consult the			pump is operating, air may be entrapped in the fuel dis-
		engine operating manual. To stop the engine, turn			tribution system. If this happens, bleeding of the fuel
		the “IGNITION” switch to “OFF”.			system may be necessary. Use qualified personnel to
6. If the engine protection warning light comes on					do this per the instructions in the		MAINTENANCE sec-
		during cranking or after start up, the “IGNITION”			tion of this manual.
		switch must be turned “OFF” to reset the engine
		protection system.

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G