BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 33
BLW-400SSW— START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
START UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level before starting the engine.
Replenish if necessary. Use specified oil as indicated
on page 28, Table 8.
2. Check the coolant level in the radiator and subtank.
Always maintain the antifreeze level between the ‘Full’
and ‘Low’ level. Fasten the radiator cap securely.
3. Check the fuel level and replenish as necessary. Turn
the fuel cock lever to the ‘ON’ position (Figure 16)
located inside the engine compartment.
7. Always operate the welder with the doors closed
(Figure 20). Operation with the doors open may cause
insufficient cooling to the unit, and may damage the
unit.
6. Set the “Current Range Selector” switch (Figure 19) to
‘Single’ for one operator or ‘Dual’ for two operators.
4. Connect load and welding apparatus to output
terminals (Figure 17). Check the circuit breakers are in
the ‘OFF’ position.
5. Connect the battery cables to the battery with red
terminal to positive and black to negative (Figure 18).
DO NOT CONNECT IN REVERSE.
NEGATIVE
POSTIVE
BATTERY
Figure 16. Fuel Cock ‘ON’ position
Figure 17. Terminal Connection and Circuit
Breakers
Figure 18. Battery connection
Figure 19. Current Range Selector Switch
Figure 20. Doors in closed position
The engine's exhaust contains harmful
emissions.
ALWAYS
ventilate the
exhaust when operating inside tunnels,
excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust
away from nearby personnel.
CAUTION:
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