Engine Prestart Checks - Miller Bobcat 225 Owner's Manual

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Engine Prestart Checks

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Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.com
Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.com
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Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold
and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with
10W30 engine oil.
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Follow run-in procedure in engine
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manual.
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This unit has a low oil pressure shut-
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1/2
down switch. However, some conditions
may cause engine damage before the
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engine shuts down. Check oil level
often and do not use the oil pressure
0000
shutdown system to monitor oil level.
Fuel
1 Expansion Space
2 Gasoline
3 Full
Open left side access door.
NOTICE – Engine flooding may occur if fuel
level is above Max Fill Level on tank.
Add fresh fuel before starting engine the first
time (see maintenance label for specifica-
tions). Stop fueling when fuel level reaches
Max Fill Level on tank. Do not top off tank. Al-
ways leave room for expansion. Check fuel
level on a cold engine before use each day.
Close left side access door. Open top service
door.
Oil
4 Oil Fill
5 Oil Check
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Do not exceed the "Full" mark on the oil
level dipstick. The fuel pump may oper-
ate erratically if crankcase is overfilled.
After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur-
face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick,
add oil (see maintenance label).
Use fuel/hourmeter to determine hours until
next recommended oil change (see Front
Panel Controls).
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To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
Close top service door.
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