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5. engine prestart checks (honda-powered units) – Hobart Welding Products CHAMP 2060 User Manual

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4-5.

Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units)

802 094-A

Full

Full

Gasoline

1/2 in

(13 mm)

1

Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.

Engine stops if oil level gets too low.

.

Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.

1

Fuel Valve

Open valve.

.

Close fuel valve before moving
unit or carburetor may flood
and make starting difficult.

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. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see main-
tenance label).

.

To improve cold weather
starting:

Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area.

Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.

Open

4-6.

Connecting The Battery (Electric-Start Models Only)

802 524 / Ref. S-0756-D

3/8, 1/2 in

Tools Needed:

+

Y

Connect negative (–)
cable last.

Y

Turn Engine Switch to Off
(electric-start models only).