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BLW-400SSWPRE-SETUP

Lubrication Oil

Fuel

Fill the engine crankcase with lubricating oil through the filler hole, but do not overfill. Make sure the welder/AC generator is level. With the dipstick inserted all the way, but without being screw into the filler hole, verify that the oil level is maintained between the two notches (Figure 12) on the dipstick. See Table 8 for proper selection of engine oil.

Fill the fuel tank with clean diesel fuel. Do not fill the tank beyond capacity.

Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing fuel. Refer to the fuel tank capacity listed on page 10 Specification Table 1.

The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling. Handle fuel in a safety container. If the container does not have a spout, use a funnel.

CAUTION :

 

Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is

 

running or in the dark. Fuel spillage on a

 

hot engine can cause a fire or explosion.

 

If fuel spillage occurs, wipe up the spilled

 

gasoline completely to prevent fire

 

hazards.

 

Coolant

 

Use only drinkable tap water. If hard water or water with

 

many impurities is used, the inside of the engine and radiator

Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick

may become coated with deposits and cooling efficiency

will be reduced.

 

An anticorrosion additive added to the water will help prevent

 

deposits and corrosion in the cooling system. See the

 

Kobota Engine Operator's Manualfor further details.

Table 8. Recommended Motor Oil

Temperature Range

Type Oil

 

 

104° F ~ 23° F

SAE 30

(40° C ~ -5°C)

 

 

 

23° F ~ 5° F

SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30

(-5° C ~ -15°C)

 

Below 5° C (-15°)

SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30

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