Engine Prestart Checks - Miller Trailblazer 325 Owner's Manual

5-5. Engine Prestart Checks

Expansion
Space
Full
Gasoline
Oil Fill
.
Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be
cold and on a level surface. Unit is
shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
.
.
Full
Empty
Fuel
Open left side access door.
Add fresh fuel before starting engine
the first time (see maintenance label
for specifications). Stop fueling when
fuel level reaches Max Fill Level on
tank. Do not top off tank. Always
leave room for expansion. Check
fuel level on a cold engine before use
each day.
To check fuel level, turn Engine Con-
trol switch to Auto Speed position.
LEDs indicates fuel level in tank.
Close left side access door. Open
top service door.
Oil
.
Check oil with unit on level surface.
If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick,
add oil (see maintenance label).
Use front panel meters to determine
Oil Check
hours until next recommended oil
change (see Section 6-1).
.
Full
Close top service door.
Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.
This unit has a low oil pressure
shutdown switch. However,
some conditions may cause en-
gine damage before the engine
shuts down. Check oil level often
and do not use the oil pressure
shutdown system to monitor oil
level.
Do not exceed the "Full" mark on
the oil level dipstick. The fuel
pump may operate erratically if
crankcase is overfilled.
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
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