Hobart Welding Products 1435 - Manual (Page 18)

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4-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
GND/PE
1 2
Use ground device as
stated in electrical codes.
2 3
800 576-B
1 Equipment Grounding
Terminal
2 Grounding Cable
Use #10 AWG or larger insulated
copper wire.
3 Ground Device
Y Ground generator to sys-
tem earth ground if supply-
ing power to a premises
(home, shop, farm) wiring
system.
4-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)
Ref. 802 512-A
Full
Full
Gasoline
1/2 in
(13 mm)
.
Follow run-in procedure in en-
gine manual.
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.
.
This unit has a low oil level shut-
down switch. However, some
conditions may cause engine
damage before the engine shuts
down. Check oil level often and
do not use the oil level shutdown
system to monitor oil level.
1 Fuel Valve
Open valve by turning lever to verti-
cal position.
.
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 maintenance 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 mainte-
nance label).
.
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area off
concrete surface.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
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