Operation, Engine operation, Warning – Lincoln Electric WELDANPOWER SVM 113-A User Manual
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7. CARBURETOR: Mixes air with fuel to obtain the
smoothest operation under load or at idle. The
WELDANPOWER 125 is shipped with the proper
air/fuel mixture adjustment already set. DO NOT
ADJUST THE AIR MIXTURE WITHOUT FOL-
LOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED BY
BRIGGS & STRATTON.
8. RECOIL STARTER: Manual, rope-type starter. The
handle position allows easy starting from either
ground level or pickup-truck level.
9. CHOKE: Provides a richer air/fuel mix-
ture for cold engine starting conditions.
See the topic ENGINE OPERATION,
below, for details on setting the choke.
10. FUEL MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT SCREW (Not
shown): Adjusts the amount of fuel mixed with air
to obtain the smoothest operation under load or at
idle. The WELDANPOWER 125 is shipped with
the proper adjustment already set. DO NOT
ADJUST THE FUEL MIXTURE SCREW WITH-
OUT FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES OUT-
LINED BY BRIGGS & STRATTON.
11. OIL DRAIN PLUG: Permits convenient draining of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil drain plug.
12. OIL FILL/DIPSTICK: Permits convenient filling of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil fill/dipstick.
ENGINE OPERATION
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS.
The maximum allowable high idle speed for the
WELDANPOWER 125 is 3750 RPM, no load. Do NOT
adjust the governor screw on the engine. Severe per-
sonal injury and damage to the machine can result if it
is operated at speeds above the maximum rated
speed.
Read and understand all safety instructions included
in the Briggs & Stratton Owner’s Manual that is
shipped with the WELDANPOWER 125.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL:
1.
Place the machine on a level sur-
face.
2.
Clean around the oil fill, then remove the dipstick.
3.
Fill (if necessary) to full mark on the dipstick. Do
NOT screw in the dipstick to check.
4.
Replace the dipstick and tighten securely. For
more details on checking and filling the oil, see
ENGINE MAINTENANCE in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual.
CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE FUEL TANK:
1.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
2.
Fill the tank to allow approximately 1/4
inch (5 mm) of tank space for fuel
expansion. DO NOT FILL THE TANK
TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.
3.
Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten securely.
NOTE: The engine will operate satisfactorily on any
gasoline meant for automotive use. A mini-
mum of 87 octane is recommended. DO NOT
MIX OIL WITH THE GASOLINE.
Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. Leaded gasoline
may be used if lead-free is not available. However,
lead-free gasoline leaves fewer combustion deposits
and gives longer valve life. For engine protection from
fuel deposits, use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive,
part number 5041. Purchase gasoline in quantities
that will be used within 30 days, to assure freshness.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using gasoline that
contains alcohol, such as gasohol. However,
if gasoline with alcohol is used, it MUST NOT
contain more than 10% Ethanol and MUST be
removed from the engine during storage. DO
NOT use gasoline containing Methanol.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the AC power
receptacles before starting the gasoline
engine.
FOR A “COLD” ENGINE:
1.
Open the fuel shutoff valve on the bottom of the
engine, below the recoil starter. Rotate the lever
1/4 turn so that it is in the vertical position and the
pointer is on “O.” See Figure B.3.
2.
Move the choke control to the left. See Figure B.3.
OPERATION
B-6
B-6
WELDANPOWER 125
WARNING