Engine Operation - Lincoln Electric WELDANPOWER 125 IM530-C Operator's Manual

ENGINE OPERATION

Engine Control Function/Operation
Rocker "Run/Stop" Switch (For Codes 10158,
10160 Only)
The two position "Run/Stop" switch is marked "I" and
"O" on the red rocker and is located on the rear of the
engine. In the run (I) position, the engine ignition
circuit is energized, and the engine can be started by
pulling the recoil rope starter. In the stop (O) position,
the electronic ignition is grounded, and the engine
shuts down.
"ON/OFF" Switch (For Codes 11183, 11406)
A two position switch located on the rear of the
engine. In the "ON"(I) position, the engine ignition
circuit is energized and the engine can be started by
pulling the recoil rope starter. In the "OFF"(O)
position, the electronic ignition is grounded and the
engine shuts down.
"Idler Control" Switch (For Codes 10158, 10160
only)
The "idler switch" is located at the upper left of the
control panel.
The switch has two positions:
1. In the "high idle" position (
and the engine runs at the high idle speed
controlled by the governor.
2. In the "automatic idle" position (
idler operates as follows:
a. When welding or drawing auxiliary power
(approximately 100 watts or higher) from the
receptacles, the engine operates at full speed.
b. When welding ceases or the power load is
turned off, the engine will remain at high idle for
approximately 12 seconds before automatically
shifting to low idle.
c. When the welding load or power load is
reapplied, the engine will automatically return to
high idle speed without delay.
Starting/Shutdown Instructions
Be sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has been
performed. (See INSTALLATION section)
Remove all loads connected to the AC power
receptacles. Before starting, first open the fuel shutoff
valve.
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Next, move the choke control lever on the engine to
the "Chock" position.
Note: For a hot engine leave the chock control lever in
the "Run" position.
(For Codes 10158, 10160)
Set the "Idler Control" switch to the automatic position.
Place the "Run/Stop" switch on the engine in the run
(I) position. To start, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull the cord rapidly. Slowly
move the choke control to the "Run" position (opening
the choke) immediately after the engine has started.
The engine will go to low idle speed after
approximately 12 seconds. Allow the engine to warm
up gradually by letting it run at low idle for a few
minutes.
(For Codes 11183, 11406)
Place the "On/Off" switch on the engine in the run (I)
position. To start, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull the cord rapidly. Slowly
move the choke control to the "Run" position (opening
the choke) immediately after the engine has started.
Allow the engine to warm up gradually by letting it run
at low idle for a few minutes.
Stopping the Engine
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow engine to run for a few minutes to cool the
), the idler is off
engine.
(For Codes 10158, 10160)
Stop the engine by placing the rocker "Run/Stop"
/ ) the
switch in the "Stop" (O) position.
(For Codes 11183, 11406)
Stop the engine by placing the "On/Off" switch in the
"Off" (O) position. Close the fuel shut off valve.
Close the fuel valve when the machine is
transported to prevent fuel leakage from
the carburetor.
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