Operation Of The Engine - Hobart Pipeliner Instructions Manual

PART TWO - INSTRUCTIONS T-.964C
SECTION 6 - OPERATION OP THE ENGINE
14. PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Inspect the unit thoroughly to be sure it is in proper working order. Check
all fuel and wire connections to be certain they are secure. Tighten any loose
screws, nuts or bolts.
b. Regularly wipe off the entire unit and clean the air passages, control box
and hard-to-reach places with compressed air at not over 25 psi,
c. Perform such periodic lubrication as is indicated in the lubrication section.
(See Para. 28).
d. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Pill to the full mark on the oil sabre
with the seasonal grade of a quality detergent oil.
e. Check the coolant level in the radiator. Pill to a point IM in. below the
filler neck with clean, soft water.
f. Pill the fuel tank with regular grade gasoline. Be sure the fuel is clean
and free from water and other foreign matter.
g. Check the electrical system to make sure the connections are secure and prop­
erly connected. Check the battery electrolyte level.
h. Make sure that no loose bars, tools, parts, etc., are in or on any part of
the engine as the could cause serious damage to or wreckage of the engine, or gen­
erator, or personal injury to anyone standing nearby.
i. If the unit is to be operated indoors, make sure that an exhaust line is
properly connected to the machine.
15. STARTING THE ENGINE
a. GENERAL - Make sure the PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS have been carried out.
Open the side door panels. Open the fuel-line cut-off valve located at the bottom
of the fuel tank.
b. HAND CRANK - When the welder is equipped with a magneto and hand crank, place
the ignition switch, on the front canopy panel, in the ON position. Engage the
starting crank, and pull up clockwise with a quick quarter-turn of the crank. Re­
peat this operation if the engine does not start on the first attempt. When the
engine is cold, use the choke. The engine, under normal conditions, should start on
the second or third attempt.
CAUTION
When hand-cranking - DO
NOT attempt to spin the
engine.
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