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3. The battery acid specific gravity should never be allowed to fall below 1.23. This may be
checked by using a hydrometer. Re-charge the battery if specific gravity is below 1.23.
Replacing the battery
1. If battery replacement becomes necessary, remove the clamp and cable from the negative (-)
post of the battery. Always remove the negative side first.
2. Remove the hold-down clamp from the battery.
3. Remove the clamp and cable from positive (+) post of the battery.
4. Remove the battery from the battery rack.
5. Reinstall a new battery in the reverse order. Always
connect the positive (+) post of the new battery first.
6. The factory installed battery is a 55B24L.
9. Operation
Danger: Suffocation from exhaust fumes
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Exhaust fumes from the diesel engine on this welder contain many elements that have been
proven to be harmful to humans. Do not operate this equipment without adequate ventilation.
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Do not direct exhaust fumes toward pedestrians or buildings.
Caution: Fire
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Temperatures around the muffler and exhaust piping can get extremely high. Keep any
flammable items (such as fuel, gas, paint, etc.) away from these areas.
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This equipment must be operated on flat surfaces and, at least 3 feet away from any obstructions,
such as walls, that could hinder air flow.
Caution: Injuries
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This equipment must be operated only on flat surfaces. Wheeled models must have the wheels
locked in place prior to starting the equipment.
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Before starting the engine, be sure to disconnect all loads and open (OFF position) both the single
phase and three phase breakers.
9-1 Starting
1. Turn the single phase and three phase breakers (1-P and 3-P) to the OFF position.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Turn the Slow-Down switch to ON.
4. In cold weather there may be a need to pre-heat the engine prior to starting. If this is the
case, turn the start switch to the pre-heat position and hold it there until the pre-heat light
goes out.
5. Turn the start switch to START.
• Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds.
• Wait 30 seconds or more between cranking cycles.
6. Release the start switch as soon as the engine has started. Once the engine has started,
never turn the start switch to START.
7.
Let the engine idle for approximately 5 minutes before welding or applying an AC load.
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