B-1
OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
• Always operate the welder with the hinged
door closed and the side panels in place.
• Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before
operating this machine. Always follow these and any other
safety procedures included in this manual and in the
Engine Instruction Manual.
FOR AUXILIARY POWER
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired
operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding
control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert the dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark.
Do not overfill. Close engine door.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if necessary).
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and coolant
recommendations.
ADD FUEL
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while fueling.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to
clear before starting engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expansion may
cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY-Low sulphur fuel or ultra low sulphur
fuel in U.S.A. and Canada.
• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF
OVERFLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a small amount of oil during its “break-in” period.
The break-in period is about 50 running hours. Check the oil every
four hours during break-in.
During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate loads.
Avoid long periods running at idle. Before stopping the
engine, remove all loads and allow the engine to cool
several minutes.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
CROSS COUNTRY 300
DIESEL FUEL
can cause fire.
