Miller Electric 6000 Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered Units, +, Connect negative − cable last

5-5. Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units)

1/2 in
(13 mm)	Full
Gasoline

1

Open

Full

Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

Engine stops if oil level gets too low.

.Follow run-in procedure in en- gine manual.

1Fuel Valve Open valve.

.Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and make starting difficult.

Fuel

Add fresh fuel before starting engine the first time (see mainte- nance label for specifications). Fill fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from top to allow room for expansion. Check fuel level on a cold engine before use each day.

Oil

After fueling, check oil with unit on level surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick, add oil (see main- tenance label).

.To improve cold weather starting:

Keep battery in good condition. Store battery in warm area.

Use correct grade oil for cold weather.

802 094-A

5-6. Connecting The Battery (Electric-Start Models Only)

Y Turn Engine Switch to Off (electric-start models only).

Y Connect negative (−) cable last.

+ −

Tools Needed:

3/8, 1/2 in

802 524 / Ref. S-0756-D

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