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B-5
OPERATION
B-5
STARTING/SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been per-
formed. Also, read the Engine Owner
’
s Manual before
starting for the first time.
Remove all loads connected to the AC power recepta-
cles. Use the choke control as follows:
KOHLER ENGINE
-
Always
pull the choke control out
when starting the engine; cold, warm or hot.
Turn the engine switch to the
“
start
”
position and
crank the engine until it starts. Release the switch as
soon as the engine starts, slowly return the choke
control to the full
“
in
”
position (choke open),
and turn the switch to the Auto Idle( / )
position. Do not turn the switch to the
“
start
”
position
while the engine is running because this will cause
damage to the ring gear and/or starter motor
After running at high engine speed for 10-14 seconds,
the engine will go to low idle. Allow the engine to
warm up 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 at low idle speed for a few minutes
to cool the engine.
Stop the engine by placing the Engine switch in the
“
OFF
”
position.
A fuel shut off valve is not required on the RANGER
3 PHASE because the fuel tank is mounted below the
engine.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
It is normal for any engine to use a greater amount of
oil until the break-in is accomplished. Check the oil
level twice a day during the break-in period (approxi-
mately 50 running hours).
IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS
BREAK-IN, THE UNIT SHOULD BE
SUBJECTED TO MODERATE
LOADS, WITHIN THE RATING OF
THE MACHINE. AVOID LONG IDLE
RUNNING PERIODS. REMOVE
LOADS AND ALLOW ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE SHUTDOWN.
The engine manufacturer
’
s recommendation for the
running time until the first oil change is as follows:
The oil filter is to be changed at the second oil
change. Refer to the Engine Owner
’
s Manual for more
information.
RANGER 3 PHASE
• Do not touch electrically live parts
of electrode with skin or wet
clothing.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground. Wear eye, ear, and body
protection.
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing zone.
WARNING
KOHLER
CH20SI
5 HRS