. A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com

5-2. Engine Prestart Checks

Full

Empty

 

Check all fluids daily. Engine must be

 

cold and on a level surface. Unit is

 

shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

 

. Follow run-in procedure in engine

 

manual.

 

. This unit has a low oil pressure

 

shutdown switch. However, some

 

conditions may cause engine

 

damage before the engine shuts

 

down. Check oil level often and do

 

not use the oil pressure shutdown

 

system to monitor oil level.

 

Fuel

 

Add fresh fuel before starting engine

 

the first time (see maintenance label for

 

specifications). Always leave filler

 

neck empty to allow room for expan-

 

sion. Check fuel level on a cold engine

 

before use each day.

 

To check fuel level, turn Engine Control

 

switch to either Run/Idle position.

 

LED’s indicate fuel level in tank.

 

Oil

 

. Do not exceed the ”Full” mark on

 

the oil level dipstick. The fuel

 

pump may operate erratically if

 

crankcase is overfilled.

 

Check oil with unit on level surface. If

 

oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add

 

oil (see maintenance label).

Full

Use front panel meters to determine

 

hours until next recommended oil

 

change (see Section 6-1).

 

. To improve cold weather starting:

 

Keep battery in good condition.

 

Store battery in warm area.

Full

Use correct grade oil for cold

weather.

 

Gasoline

803 983−A / Ref 216 172-D

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