Miller Electric BLUE STAR 6000 TM-499C User Manual

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Trouble

Remedy

Engine stopped during normal

operation.

Check fuel level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5).

Open fuel valve (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and

make starting difficult.

Check oil level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low.

Check low oil level shutdown switch, and replace if necessary.

Check unit operating angle. Low oil level shutdown switch may stop engine if unit is tilted.

Battery discharges between uses (elec-

tric-start models only).

Clean battery, terminals, and posts with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.

Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).

Replace battery.

Check voltage regulator and connections according to engine manual.

Unstable or sluggish engine speeds.

Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-4 or 7-5).

Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.

Tune-up engine according to engine manual.

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