Miller Big 40 C Owner's Manual page 59

E. Engine
Trouble
Engine will not crank.
Engine cranks but does not start.
Engine starts, but stops when Engine
Control switch is released.
Engine hard to start in cold weather.
Engine suddenly stops.
Engine slowly stopped and cannot be
restarted.
Battery discharges between uses.
Engine idles, but does not come up to
weld speed (models with idle option
only).
Engine does not run at idle speed
(models with idle option only).
Engine uses oil during run-in period;
wetstacking occurs.
Check battery, and replace if necessary.
Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.
Circuit breaker CB10 may be open. CB10 automatically resets when fault is corrected (see Section 9-8).
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check engine wiring harness and components.
Check engine wiring harness plug connections.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control relay CR1 and Engine Control switch S1.
Check fuel level.
Check battery and replace if necessary. Check engine charging system according to engine manual.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check engine wiring harness, fuel gauge/hourmeter, control
relay CR5, fuel pump, fuel solenoid FS1, and diode/capacitor board D10/C10.
Air in fuel system. See engine manual.
Check oil, and coolant levels. Automatic shutdown system stops engine if oil pressure is too low or coolant
temperature is too high (see Section 5-9). Automatic shutdown system is inhibited for 30 seconds after
start-up.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fuel gauge/hourmeter, and control relay CR5.
Use starting aid switch (see Section 6-2 or 7-2).
Keep battery in good condition. Store battery in warm area off cold surface.
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 (see Section 9-1).
Check oil and coolant levels. Automatic shutdown system stops engine if oil pressure is too low or coolant
temperature is too high (see Section 5-9). Automatic shutdown system is inhibited for 30 seconds after
start-up.
See engine manual.
Check fuel level.
Check engine air and fuel filters (see Sections 9-4 and 9-7).
See engine manual.
Turn Engine Control switch off when unit is not running.
Clean top of battery with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.
Recharge or replace battery if necessary.
Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check idle module PC7 and current transformer CT1.
Check for obstructed throttle solenoid.
CC models: place Stick/TIG Selection switch in Stick position.
CC/CV models: place Process/Contactor switch in any position but Remote On/Off Switch Required-
TIG.
Check for obstructed throttle solenoid.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check idle module PC7, and control relays CR3 and CR6.
Dry engine according to run-in procedure (see Section 11).
Remedy
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