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FRONTIER
400X
®
AUTO-STOP/START
fuel costs for users that do not weld continuously. When Auto-
Stop/Start is enabled, the machine will automatically shut off
the engine after a period of inactivity and remotely restart the
engine when needed. To enable and use Auto-Stop/Start:
1. Enable Auto-Stop/Start in the Settings Menu.
2. Set the "No Load Period" (The period of time the engine
will remain running without a load).
a. Choose from 5 to 120 minutes in the Settings Menu
3. Set the "Standby Period" (The period of time the machine
will allow a remote engine start before fully shutting down).
a. Choose from 10 to 120 minutes in the Settings Menu
4. A countdown timer appears on the top of the user interface
to indicate the remaining time until shutdown.
FIGURE B.20
To restart the engine remotely, tap the stick electrode to the
work piece:
Stick Electrode
1. Tap and hold a stick electrode to the work piece for 0.1
to 1 second. Ensure that the electrode makes good
electrical contact to the plate.
2. Pull electrode away from work piece and allow the
engine to come up to speed
Note: Auto-Stop/Start will not work and will automatically
be disabled if either the electrode is shorted to work when
the engine shuts off or if welding electrode-negative polarity
and the machine and the work piece share a common earth
ground.
Additionally, the engine coolant temperature must be above
140° F (60°C) for before the engine will shutdown if Auto-
Stop/Start is enabled.
B-17
OPERATION
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