4. engine prestart checks (subaru-powered units) – Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION ELITE OM-240 438B User Manual

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5-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Subaru-Powered Units)

244 032-A / 217 015-A

Full

Full

Gasoline

Check all fluids daily. Engine must

be cold and on a level surface. Unit

is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

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Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.

NOTICE − This unit has a low oil

pressure shutdown switch. Howev-

er, some conditions may cause en-

gine damage before the engine

shuts down. Check oil level often

and do not use the oil pressure

shutdown system to monitor oil

level.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting en-

gine the first time (see maintenance

label for specifications). Always

leave filler neck empty to allow

room for expansion. Check fuel lev-

el on a cold engine before use each

day.
Oil

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Do not exceed the ”Full” mark
on the oil level dipstick. The

fuel pump may operate errati-

cally if crankcase is overfilled.

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).

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To improve cold weather

starting:

Keep battery in good condition.

Store battery in warm area.

Use correct grade oil for cold

weather.

Oil Check

Oil Fill

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