Miller Electric BLUE STAR 145 DX - Manual (Page 19)

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5-5. Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model
803 595-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.
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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.
.
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area off
concrete surface.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
Full
.
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.
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5-6. Connecting The Battery (DX Models Only)
803 595-B / 803 466
1/2 in
Tools Needed:
+
−
Y Connect negative (−)
cable last.
Y Turn Engine Switch to Off
(DX models only).