Miller Trailblazer 302 Diesel Owner's Manual page 27

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A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com
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Engine shown with doors remo-
ved. Doors must be in place when
engine is running.
Engine must be cold and on a level sur-
face. See maintenance label (Section 8-3)
for fluid specifications.
Starting engine for the first time:
Add fresh fuel to bottom of filler neck.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
If coolant level is below bottom of radiator
filler neck, add coolant to overflow bottle.
Run-in period (first 100 hours):
Engine may use oil and wetstacking may
occur during run-in (see Section 11).
Check oil several times daily during run-in.
Daily pre-start checks:
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Add fresh fuel to bottom of filler neck.
Check oil. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil. Unit is shipped with 10W30
engine oil.
Check coolant level in overflow bottle. If
coolant is below Low level, add coolant un-
til level in bottle is between Low and Full
levels. If overflow bottle coolant level was
low, check coolant level in radiator (see
Section 8-3).
Engine damage can result from:
S Low oil level
S High engine temperature
S Incorrect coolant mixture
Running out of fuel (air in fuel lines)
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S Using gasoline
S Using ether to start engine
Wetstacking
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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 moni-
tor oil level.
Engine Temperature: Incorrect engine
temperature can damage engine. Do not
run engine without a properly working ther-
mostat and radiator cap.
Keep radiator and air intake clean.
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Coolant: A solution of 50% ethylene gly-
col 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 fuel system causes starting
problems.
Do not use gasoline. Using ether voids
warranty.
Wetstacking: If unburned fuel and oil col-
lect in exhaust pipe during run-in, see Sec-
tion 11.
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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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