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B-5
OUTBACK™ 185
®
ENGINE OPERATION
Starting/Shutdown Instructions
Be sure all Pre-Operation Engine Service has been
performed. Also, Read owners manual before starting
for the first time. (See INSTALLATION section)
Remove all loads connected to the AC power recepta-
cles. Before starting, first open the fuel shutoff valve.
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, 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.
Stopping the Engine
Remove all welding and auxiliary power loads and
allow engine to run for a few minutes to cool the
engine.
Stop the engine by placing the engine switch in the
“Off” ( ) position.
Close the fuel valve when the machine is
transported to prevent fuel leakage from
the carburetor.
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WARNING
Break-in Period
It is normal for any engine to use larger quantities of
oil until break-in is accomplished. Check the oil level
twice a day during the break-in period (about 50 run-
ning hours). Change the oil after the first 5 hours of
operation. See the Engine Instruction Manual for fur-
ther details.
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 SEVERAL
MINUTES AT LOW IDLE BEFORE SHUTDOWN.
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Low Oil Sensing
This engine has a built in sensor which responds to
low oil level (not pressure). When activated, the sys-
tem will shut the engine down. The engine will not
restart until sufficient oil is added. Check oil level fre-
quently and add oil as required to the full mark on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Typical Fuel Consumption
KOHLER CS 12.75 HP
NO LOAD
. .20 GALLONS/HOUR
2250 R.P.M .75
( LITERS/HOUR)
NO LOAD .40 GALLONS/HOUR
3750 R.P.M. 1.51 ( LITERS/HOUR)
DC CC WELD OUTPUT .73 GALLONS/HOUR
100 AMPS, 25 VOLTS 2.77 ( LITERS/HOUR)
AUXILIARY POWER .99 GALLONS/HOUR
5200 KVA 3.74 ( LITERS/HOUR)
CAUTION