5-7. Engine Prestart Checks

Check radiator coolant level when fluid is low in recovery tank.

Full

Capacity:

404.22 Engine: 9.5 qt (9.01L)

Full

Diesel

Full

Coolant Recovery Tank

Hot Full

Cold Full

 

 

 

803 603

. Check all engine fluids daily.

Do not run out of fuel or air will enter fuel sys-

freeze to mixture if using the unit in tempera-

tem and cause starting problems. See en-

°

°

Engine must be cold and on a level surface.

gine manual to bleed air from fuel system.

tures below −34

F (−37 C).

Unit is shipped with 20W break-in oil.

Oil

Keep radiator and air intake clean and free

Automatic shutdown system stops engine if

of dirt.

 

oil pressure is too low or coolant tempera-

After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur-

 

 

ture is too high.

Y Incorrect engine temperature can

face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick,

. This unit has a low oil pressure shut-

damage engine. Do not run engine

add oil (see maintenance label).

down switch. However, some condi-

 

without a properly working thermo-

Coolant

stat and radiator cap.

tions may cause engine damage before

 

 

 

the engine shuts down. Check oil level

Check coolant level in radiator before start-

. To improve cold weather starting:

often and do not use the oil pressure

ing unit the first time. If necessary, add cool-

shutdown system to monitor oil level.

 

 

ant to radiator until coolant level is at bottom

Use Starting Aid switch (see Section

Follow run-in procedure in engine manual.

of filler neck.

If unburned fuel and oil collect in exhaust

Check coolant level in recovery tank daily.

6-1or 7-1).

 

pipe during run-in, see Section 11.

Keep battery in good condition. Store

Fuel

If necessary, add coolant to recovery tank

until coolant level is between Cold Full and

battery in warm area.

Y Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will

Hot Full levels. If recovery tank coolant level

 

 

damage engine.

Use fuel formulated for cold weather

was low, also check coolant level in radiator.

The unit is shipped with enough fuel to pre-

Add coolant if level is below bottom of radia-

(diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).

vent air from entering fuel system. Add fresh

tor filler neck.

Contact local fuel supplier for fuel in-

diesel fuel before starting (see engine main-

Unit is shipped with an engine coolant mix-

formation.

 

tenance label for fuel specifications). Leave

 

 

filler neck empty to allow room for ex-

ture of water and ethylene glycol base anti-

Use correct grade oil for cold weather

pansion.

freeze rated to −34° F (−37° C). Add anti-

(see Section 9-1).

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Miller Electric Big Blue 500 X Engine Prestart Checks, Full Capacity Engine 9.5 qt 9.01L Diesel, Coolant Recovery Tank

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