Miller Bobcat 250 Diesel Owner's Manual page 29

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Engine Right Side
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Engine shown with doors remo-
ved. Doors must be in place when
engine is running.
Engine must be cold and on a level sur-
face. See maintenance label (Section 8-5)
for fluid specifications.
Starting engine for the first time:
Fill tank with fresh fuel.
Check coolant level at radiator cap; add
coolant to radiator if necessary.
Daily pre-start checks:
Fill with fresh fuel.
Check oil. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil. Unit is shipped with 10W30
engine oil.
Check coolant level in overflow bottle. If
coolant is below Low level, add coolant un-
til level in tank is between Low and Full lev-
els. If overflow bottle coolant level was low,
check coolant level in radiator (see Sec-
tion 8-5).
Engine damage can result from:
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Low oil level
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High engine temperature
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Incorrect coolant mixture
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Running out of fuel (air in fuel lines)
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Using gasoline
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Using ether to start engine
Engine stops if oil pressure is low, engine
coolant temperature is high, or fuel level is
low. Some conditions may cause engine
damage before the engine shuts down.
Oil: Check oil level often and do not use
the oil pressure shutdown system to moni-
tor oil level.
Engine Temperature: Incorrect engine
temperature can damage engine. Do not
run engine without a properly working ther-
mostat and radiator cap.
Keep radiator and air intake louvers clean.
Coolant: A solution of 50% ethylene gly-
col base antifreeze and 50% water must
be used in this engine. Do not use 100%
antifreeze or severe damage will occur.
Fuel: Engine will shut down if fuel level is
low. Air in the fuel system causes starting
problems.
Do not use gasoline. Using ether voids
warranty.
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To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area.
Use fuel formulated for cold weather
(diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).
Contact local fuel supplier for fuel
information.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
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