Section 6 − Operating The Welder/Generator; Engine Control Switches - Miller Bobcat 250 Diesel Owner's Manual

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDER/GENERATOR

6-1. Engine Control Switches

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NOTICE − Disconnect equipment from auxil-
iary power receptacles during start−up and
shutdown. Some equipment can be damaged
by changes in frequency as engine rpms
change during start-up and shutdown.
1 Engine Control Switch
Use switch to start engine, select speed, and
stop engine. In Run/Idle position, engine runs
at idle speed at no load, and weld/power speed
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°
70
°
32
°
−4 F (−20
2
Do not use glow plugs longer than
20 seconds.
Do not use ether to start engine.
Using ether voids warranty.
under load. In Run position, engine runs at
weld/power speed.
.
Place switch in Run position to operate
most MIG equipment.
2 Glow Plug Switch
If necessary, push switch down before start-
up. See glow plug table for operating informa-
tion.
Glow Plug Time
t
°
F (21 C)
0 seconds
°
F (0 C) 10 seconds
°
C) 20 seconds
To Start: Use glow plug switch if necessary.
Turn Engine Control switch to Start position.
Release switch when engine starts.
.
To Stop: Turn Engine Control switch to Off
position.
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See insert from maintenance label.
Ref. 258 070-A / Ref. 259 237-B
If the engine does not start, let engine
come to a complete stop before attempt-
ing restart.
Fuel Gauge/Maintenance Display