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OPERATION
B-1
ENGINE OPERATION
Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving
the doors open changes the designed air flow and can
cause overheating.
Starting the Classic III Continental TM27
Gasoline Engine
1. Turn the Idler control switch to “High”.
2. Turn the Ignition control switch to “On”.
3. Pull out the choke control.
4. Press the Start button.
5. If the engine fails to start in 60 seconds, wait 30
seconds before repeating the above procedure.
6. Allow engine to run at high idle speed for several
minutes to warm the engine. Cold engines tend
to run at a speed too slow to supply the voltage
required for proper idler operation.
7. As engine warms, slowly return the choke control
to the in (off) position.
CLASSIC III AND IIID
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s
manual supplied with your welder. It includes
important safety precautions, detailed engine
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,
and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information at the
front of this operator’s manual.
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WARNING
Starting the Classic III D Continental TMD27
Diesel Engine
1. Turn the Idler control switch to “High”.
2. Turn the Ignition control switch to “On”.
3. Push the reset button.
4. Press the Glow Plug button for 10 to 20 seconds.
5. Press the Start button. Release both buttons
when engine starts.
6. If engine fails to start in 60 seconds, the reset
button will pop out. Wait 30 seconds, reset
and repeat the above procedure.
7. Allow engine to run at high idle speed for several
minutes to warm the engine. Cold engines tend
to run at a speed too slow to supply the voltage
required for proper idler operation.
Note: Extreme cold weather starting may require
longer glow plug operation.
Under NO
conditions should ether or other
starting fluids be used in conjunction with the
glow plugs. This may cause an explosion or fire!
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Stopping the Engine
1. Turn the Ignition control switch “Off”
At the end of each day’s welding, refill the fuel tank to
minimize moisture condensation in the tank. Also,
running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel sys-
tem.
When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank. In gasoline
engines, failure to turn fuel off when traveling can
cause carburetor flooding and difficult starting at the
new job site.
In diesel engines, if the fuel supply is cut off or runs
out while the fuel pump is operating, air may be
entrapped in the fuel distribution system. If this
happens, bleeding of the fuel system may be
necessary. See the Engine Operating Manual.
WARNING