Miller Bobcat 260 Diesel Owner's Manual page 31

1 Generator Power Receptacles (see Section 7-1)
2 Weld Output Terminals (see Section 5-7)
3 Operator Controls (see Section 6-1)
4 Fuel Gauge/Maintenance Display
5 Fuel Filler Cap
6 Exhaust Pipe
7 Engine Maintenance Label
8 Radiator Cap
9 Water Bypass Hose
10 Oil Fill Cap
11 Coolant Overflow Bottle
12 Oil Filter
13 Oil Dipstick
14 Primary Fuel Filter
15 Inline Fuel Filter
16 Air Cleaner
Engine shown with doors removed. Doors must be in place when engine is running.
Engine must be cold and on a level surface. See maintenance label (Section 8-1) 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 dipstick, add oil. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Check coolant level in overflow bottle. If coolant is below Low level, add coolant until level in tank is between Low and Full levels. If overflow
bottle coolant level was low, check coolant level in radiator (see Section 8-5).
Engine damage can result from:
� Low oil level
� High engine temperature
� Incorrect coolant mixture
� Running out of fuel (air in fuel lines)
� Using gasoline
� 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 monitor oil level.
Engine Temperature: Incorrect engine temperature can damage engine. Do not run engine without a properly working thermostat and radia-
tor cap.
Keep radiator and air intake louvers clean.
Coolant: A solution of 50% ethylene glycol 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.
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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