Lincoln Electric IM973 OUTBACK 145 - Manual (Page 19)

B-5 OPERATION B-5
OUTBACK™ 145
®
ENGINE OPERATION
Starting/Shutdown Instructions
Be sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has been
performed. Also, Read owners manual before starting
for the first time. (See INSTALLATION section)
NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the AC power
receptacles before starting the gasoline
engine. Put the “ON/OFF” Switch in the
“ON”(I) position.
FOR A “COLD” ENGINE:
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
Place the choke lever in the “CHOKE” position.
Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resistance
is felt.
Pull the cord rapidly.
If the engine does not start, open the choke slightly
and pull the starter cord rapidly again.
When the engine starts, gradually open the choke to
the “RUN” position. To open the choke fully requires
an engine warm-up period of several seconds to sev-
eral minutes, depending on the temperature. After
starting the engine, first open the choke (toward RUN)
until the engine just begins to run smoothly. Then
open the choke in small steps, allowing the engine to
accept small changes in speed and load, until the
choke is fully open (in RUN). During engine warm-up
the equipment can be operated.
FOR A “HOT” ENGINE:
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
Place the choke lever in the “RUN” position.
Closing the choke of a hot engine will flood
the carburetor and prevent starting.
Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resistance
is felt.
Pull the cord rapidly.
FOR BEST ENGINE STARTING:
• Always use fresh gasoline and be sure the filter is
clean and properly maintained.
• If you use an alternate fuel tank or supply, be sure to
install an in-line fuel filter.
• Do not pull the recoil starter with the choke in
the “CHOKE” position more than one time.
Repeated pulls on a choked engine will flood
the carburetor.
• If the engine will not start, see the TROU-
BLESHOOTING section of this or the engine
ownerʼs manual
Stopping the Engine
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow engine to run for a few minutes to cool the
engine.
Stop the engine by placing the “ON/OFF” switch in
the “OFF”(O) position.
Close the fuel valve when the machine is
transported to prevent fuel leakage from
the carburetor.
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Break-in Period
It is normal for any engine to use larger quantities of
oil until break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level
twice a day during the break-in period (about 50 run-
ning hours). Change the oil after the first 5 hours of
operation. See the Engine Instruction Manual for fur-
ther details.
IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BREAK-IN, THE
UNIT SHOULD BE SUBJECTED TO MODERATE
LOADS, WITHIN THE RATING OF THE MACHINE.
AVOID LONG IDLE RUNNING PERIODS. REMOVE
LOADS AND ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL SEVERAL
MINUTES AT LOW IDLE BEFORE SHUTDOWN.
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Low Oil Sensing
This engine has a built in sensor which responds to
low oil level (not pressure). When activated, the sys-
tem will shut the engine down. The engine will not
restart until sufficient oil is added. Check oil level fre-
quently and add oil as required to the full mark on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Typical Fuel Consumption
SUBARU ROBIN EX30
NO LOAD .30 GALLONS/HOUR
3750 R.P.M. 1.12 ( LITERS/HOUR)
DC CC WELD OUTPUT .52 GALLONS/HOUR
80 AMPS, 25 VOLTS 1.98 ( LITERS/HOUR)
AUXILIARY POWER .71 GALLONS/HOUR
4000 KVA 2.69( LITERS/HOUR)
CAUTION
WARNING