Miller Electric BLUE STAR 6000 TM-499C - Manual (Page 14)

TM-499 Page 10
4-5. Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units)
802 094-A
Full
Full
Gasoline
1/2 in
(13 mm)
1
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil level gets too low.
.
Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.
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 mainte-
nance label 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 main-
tenance label).
.
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
Open
4-6. Connecting The Battery (Electric-Start Models Only)
802 524 / Ref. S-0756-D
3/8, 1/2 in
Tools Needed:
+
−
Y Connect negative (−)
cable last.
Y Turn Engine Switch to Off
(electric-start models only).