Hobart Pipeliner Instructions Manual page 16

PART TWO - INSTRUCTIONS T-964C
d. NOTE - The unit should be operated in as near a normal horizontal position as
possible, and never at a tilt greater than 15° from horizontal.
9. INITIAL PREPARATION FOR USE
a. Whether the unit is shipped wet or dry, the following steps should be taken to
to prepare the new machine for use.
b. Inspect the unit thoroughly to be sure that it is in proper working order.
Check all fuel and wire connections to be certain they are secure. Tighten any
loose screws, nuts, or bolt.s. Check closely for any damage which may have occurred
in transit.
c. Remove all special tags from the machine, read carefully and follow any
special directions they may carry. Keep tags with book for future reference.
d. Check that the oil-pan drain plug is closed.
e. Be sure also that the cooling system drain plugs, at the base of the radiator
and the right side of the engine, are closed.
f. Fill the crankcase and the air cleaner with the correct seasonal grade of a
quality detergent oil.
g. Perform all other engine lubrication recommeded in the lubrication section. .
(DO NOT grease the generator bearing).
h. Wipe off the entire unit, being certain that all radiator air passages and
cooling fins are free from foreign matter. Use compressed air to blow dirt and
dust out of the cooling passages and the control cabinet.
i. Fill the gasoline tank with a clean regular grade (68-80 octane) gasoline
which is free from water and other foreign matter. Make sure the air vent to the
gas tank is open.
j.
Fill the radiator to a point about
1)4
in. below the filler neck with clean
SOFT water. In summer a rust inhibitor should be added to the coolant. In winter
add a permanent anti-freeze to protect the unit to a point below the minimum ex­
pected temperature.
k. Check the battery electrolyte level. The electrolyte should come to the
point indicated on the battery or to a point 3/8 in. above the plates.
l. Attach the battery cables to the poles of the battery as indicated on the
wiring diagram. The negative (-) pole should be grounded to the frame of the weld­
er.
m.. After the engine has been properly prepared for use it should be started
(read following sections on controls and operation) and allowed to idle while it is
carefully checked again for leaks and loose connections.
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