Low fuel shut off for a portable welder generator

[0013]Turning now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates the location of the respective elements of an exemplary engine-driven welder. The engine-driven welder 10 includes an electrical power generator 12 that is coupled to and driven by an engine 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the engine is a diesel engine. The engine and generator are fully enclosed by an enclosure 16. The enclosure protects the engine and generator form dust, debris, and so forth. The enclosure also reduces noise and helps to cool the engine by preventing hot air recirculation via the cool air inlet 20 pulling air through the interior volume of the enclosure. The enclosure incorporates panels allowing the operator to access the engine. A top panel 22 provides access to the top of the engine and allows the operator to perform such maintenance tasks as adding coolant. A side panel 24 allows the user to access the side of the engine where the oil filter 26 and oil drain 28 are located. Even though the panels do provid