Operation, Caution – Lincoln Electric CLASSIC I SVM134-A User Manual
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
Remove all welding and generator power loads
and let the engine cool by running it for several
minutes at low idle.
2.
Place the IGNITION switch in the OFF position.
The engine controls were properly set at the factory
and should require no adjusting when received.
At the end of each day’s welding, refill the fuel tank to
minimize moisture condensation in the tank. Also, run-
ning out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel system.
Check the crankcase oil level.
When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank. Failure to turn the
fuel off when traveling can cause carburetor flooding
and difficult starting at the new job site.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Follow the instructions on the nameplate and in the
engine manual shipped with the welder. With a fully
charged battery and the proper weight oil, the engine
should start satisfactorily even when the air tempera-
ture is down to about 0
o
F (-18
o
C).
It is important to follow the engine manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations for oil and fuel to obtain satisfactory
cold weather performance. Consult the Engine manu-
al and the
Maintenance section of this manual.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Any engine will use a small amount of oil during its
break-in period.
Check the oil twice a day during break-in. Change the
oil and oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of oper-
ation. Also change the fuel filter cartridge. For more
details, see the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Also see the Engine manual.
During break-in, subject the Classic I to moderate to
heavy loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. Before
stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow the
engine to cool several minutes.
OPERATION
B-8
B-8
CLASSIC I
CAUTION