Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION OM-493 - Manual (Page 17)

OM-493 Page 13
4-2. Engine Prestart Checks
Full
Full
Gasoline
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
.
Follow run-in procedure in
engine manual.
.
This unit has a low oil pressure
shutdown switch. However,
some conditions may cause
engine damage before the en-
gine shuts down. Check oil lev-
el often and do not use the oil
pressure shutdown system to
monitor oil level.
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. Add oil if oil is not up
to full mark on dipstick (see mainte-
nance label).
.
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.
Ref. ST-802 210-B / ST-802 211