4. engine prestart checks − standard model – Miller Electric BLUE STAR 145 DX User Manual

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5-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems

GND/PE

1

2

Use ground device as

stated in electrical codes.

2

3

800 576-B

1

Equipment Grounding

Terminal

2

Grounding Cable

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated

copper wire.
3

Ground Device

Y Ground generator to sys-

tem earth ground if supply-

ing power to a premises

(home, shop, farm) wiring

system.

5-4. Engine Prestart Checks − Standard Model

Ref. 803 594-B

Full

Gasoline

1/2 in

(13 mm)

Check all fluids daily. Engine must

be cold and on a level surface. Unit

is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
1

Fuel 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 engine

manual 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 en-

gine manual).
Unit stops if oil level is too low. Unit

cannot be restarted until sufficient

oil is added.

.

Fuel valve is shown in the
open position. Always close

fuel valve after stopping unit.

Moving unit with fuel valve

open may cause carburetor

flooding and make starting

difficult.

Full

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