Lincoln Electric OUTBACK 185 IM972 - Manual (Page 9)

A-2 INSTALLATION
OUTBACK™ 185
A-2
®
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrode with skin or wet cloth-
ing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas
or vent exhaust outside.
• Do not stack anything on or near
the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or
service this equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all operating and mainte-
nance manuals supplied with your machine. They
include important safety precautions, detailed
engine starting, operating and maintenance
instructions, and parts lists.
Hazards of Electric Shock, Engine
Exhaust & Moving Parts
WARNING
LOCATION AND VENTILATION
Whenever you use the OUTBACK™ 185, be sure that
clean cooling air can flow around the machineʼs gasoline
engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty areas. Also,
keep the machine away from heat sources. Do not place the
back end of the generator anywhere near hot engine
exhaust from another machine. And of course, make sure
that engine exhaust is ventilated to an open, outside area.
The OUTBACK™ 185 must be used outdoors. Do not set
the machine in puddles or otherwise submerge it in water.
Such practices pose safety hazards and cause improper
operation and corrosion of parts.
Always operate the OUTBACK™ 185 with the case roof
on and all machine components completely assembled. This
will help to protect you from the dangers of moving parts,
hot metal surfaces, and live electrical devices.
STORING
1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not in
use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it can
not be accidentally damaged from construction activi-
ties, moving vehicles and other hazards.
2. If you will be storing the machine for over 30 days, you
should drain the fuel to protect fuel system and carbure-
tor parts from gum deposits. Empty all fuel from the
tank and run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
3. You can store the machine for up to 24 months if you
use a stabilizing Additive in the fuel system. Mix the
additive with the fuel in the tank and run the engine for
a short time to circulate the additive through the carbu-
retor.
4. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil and refill with
fresh 10W30 oil.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 1/2
ounce (15ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace the
spark plug and crank the engine slowly to distribute the
oil.
6. Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder and cylinder
head fins and housing, rotating screen, and muffler
areas.
7. Store in a clean, dry area.