Miller Electric 250 - Manual (Page 21)

.
A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com
OM-217 455 Page 17
12
11
15
16
17
18
! Engine shown with
doors removed. Doors
must be in place when
engine is running.
Engine Left Side
Engine Right Side
Engine must be cold and on a level sur-
face. See maintenance label (Section 9-2)
for fluid specifications.
Starting engine for the first time:
Add fresh fuel to bottom of filler neck.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
If coolant level is below bottom of radiator
filler neck, add coolant to overflow bottle.
Run-in period (first 100 hours):
Engine may use oil and wetstacking may
occur during run-in (see Section 12).
Check oil several times daily during run-in.
Daily pre-start checks:
Add fresh fuel to bottom of filler neck.
Check oil. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil. Unit is shipped with 10W30
engine oil.
Check coolant level in overflow bottle. If
coolant is below Low level, add coolant un-
til level in tank is between Low and Full lev-
els. If overflow bottle coolant level was low,
check coolant level in radiator (see Sec-
tion 9-2).
Engine damage can result from:
S
Low oil level
S High engine temperature
S Incorrect coolant mixture
S Running out of fuel (air in fuel lines)
S Using gasoline
S Using ether to start engine
S Wetstacking
Engine stops if oil pressure is low, engine
coolant temperature is high, or fuel level is
low. Some conditions may cause engine
damage before the engine shuts down.
Oil: Check oil level often and do not use
the oil pressure shutdown system to moni-
tor oil level.
Engine Temperature: Incorrect engine
temperature can damage engine. Do not
run engine without a properly working ther-
mostat and radiator cap.
Keep radiator and air intake clean.
Coolant: A solution of 50% ethylene gly-
col base antifreeze and 50% water must
be used in this engine. Do not use 100%
antifreeze or severe damage will occur.
Fuel: Engine will shut down if fuel level is
low. Air in the fuel system causes starting
problems.
Do not use gasoline. Using ether voids
warranty.
Wetstacking: If unburned fuel and oil col-
lect in exhaust pipe during run-in, see Sec-
tion 12.
.
To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area.
Use fuel formulated for cold weather
(diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).
Contact local fuel supplier for fuel
information.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
13
14
804 249-A / 804 250-A