Engine Prestart Checks - Hobart Welding Products Champion 8500 Owner's Manual

4-2. Engine Prestart Checks

Full
Gasoline
Full
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil pressure gets too
low.
.
Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting
engine the first time (see mainte-
nance label for specifications). Fill
fuel tank up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) from
top to allow room for expansion.
Check fuel level on a cold engine
before use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. Add oil if oil is not up
to full mark on dipstick (see mainte-
nance label).
.
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area off
concrete surface.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
Ref. ST-802 210 / ST-802 211
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