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A. Lifting Of Equipment
WARNING: INCORRECT LIFTING will dam-
age internal parts; FALLING EQUIPMENT
can cause serious personal injury and
equipment damage.
• Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT gas cylin-
ders, trailer, or any other heavy options, ac-
cessories, or devices.
• Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift the
unit.
• Use lift forks at least 42 in. (1067 mm) long.
• Lift only from engine-end (end opposite front
panel).
B. Trailer Mounting
CAUTION: UNCONTROLLED TILTING OF
TRAILER can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
• Distribute weight so that trailer tongue weight
is approximately 10% of gross trailer weight.
• Follow trailer manufacturer’s instructions
when mounting welding generator onto
trailer.
OPERATION ON UNLEVEL SURFACE can
cause improper lubrication and result in
severe engine damage.
• Operate unit in an approximately level posi-
tion.
• See Figure 4-1 for maximum allowable tilt for
proper operation.
• Check crankcase oil level with unit on a level
surface.
Exceeding these limits can cause severe engine
damage and improper operation.
Ref. S-0024
Front
Panel
17.5
15
45
37.5
Side View Of Unit
Front
Panel
End View Of Unit
Figure 4-1. Allowable Tilt Angles For Welding
Generator Engine
Holes are provided in the base for securing the unit in a
permanent location or to a trailer or transport vehicle.
Figure 3-1 gives overall dimensions and base mounting
hole layout.
The mounting location should allow sufficient room to
remove the top cover and side panels for maintenance
and repair functions.
Use a properly fitting cover (optional) over the welding
generator when not in operation to protect the unit from
the environment. Be sure unit is cool before installing
any cover.
C. Spark Arrestor Considerations
WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST SPARKS can
cause fire.
• Exhaust spark arrestor must be installed in
accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
The engine exhaust system on this welding generator is
not equipped with a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor,
maintained in effective working order, is mandatory if
this welding generator is to be operated in a National
Forest or on California Grasslands, brush, or forest cov-
ered land (see Section 4442 of California Public Re-
sources Code). For other areas, check your state and
local laws. If a spark arrestor (optional) is desired, con-
tact your dealer/distributor.
4-2. EXHAUST EXTENSION INSTALLATION
WARNING: HOT ENGINE PARTS can cause
severe burns.
• If applicable, shut down engine and allow ex-
haust system to cool before installing exhaust
extension.
1. Install exhaust extension through top cover
opening, over muffler extension elbow. (Be sure
to face end of extension away from air cleaner;
see Figure 3-1).
2. Secure exhaust extension to top cover of unit us-
ing supplied hardware.
4-3. CONNECTING THE BATTERY
WARNING: BATTERY ACID can burn eyes
and skin and destroy clothing and other ma-
terial.
• Wear a face shield and proper protective
clothing when working with batteries.
ABNORMAL VOLTAGE can cause damage
to engine electrical components.
• Do not operate engine without the battery
connected.
• Do not disconnect the battery while the en-
gine is running.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the Engine Control switch is in
the OFF position before connecting battery.
This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
To place the unit in service, remove the left, rear side
panel, connect the negative (−) battery cable to the neg-
ative battery terminal, and reinstall the side panel. No
other preparation should be required. If the battery does
not supply enough power to crank the engine, charge
the battery according to Section 8-6.