Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC IM871-A - Manual (Page 10)

A-3 INSTALLATION
POWER-ARC 5500
A-3
STACKING
POWER-ARC 5500 machines CANNOT be stacked.
TILTING
Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev-
er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on
other than the ground must be firm, non-skid, and
structurally sound.
The gasoline engine is designed to run in a level posi-
tion for best performance. It can operate at an angle,
but this should never be more than 15 degrees in any
direction. If you do operate it at a slight angle, be sure
to check the oil regularly and keep the oil level full.
Also, fuel capacity will be a little less at an angle.
LIFTING
The POWER-ARC 5500 should be lifted by two peo-
ple. (It weighs 160 lbs/72.5 kg.) Its welded tube roll
cage is designed to make lifting easy.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
Internal combustion engines are designed to run in a
level condition to achieve optimum performance. The
maximum angle of operation for the engine is 15
degrees from horizontal in any direction. Be certain to
place the machine on a firm, non-skid, structural sup-
porting surface. Anchor unit if necessary.
If you are operating the engine at a slight angle, be
certain to check the oil regularly and maintain a level,
full oil condition. The effective fuel capacity will also
be slightly less than the specified 1.6 gallon (6.1 liters).
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
Read and understand the information about the gaso-
line engine in the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
sections of this manual and the engine owner’s manu-
al before you operate the POWER-ARC 5500.
OIL
The Power-Arc 5500 with the Robin / Subaru 9HP
engine and the Power-Arc 5500 with the Honda 9 HP
engine are supplied with low oil protection. Both
engines are equipped with protection that will shut
down the engine in the event of a low oil condition.
The engine cannot be restarted until sufficient oil is
added.
The POWER-ARC 5500 is shipped with the engine
filled with SAE 10W-30 oil. CHECK T
THE O OIL L LEVEL
BEFORE Y YOU S START T THE E ENGINE. This is an added
precaution. When full, the oil level should be at the top
of the fill plug hole. If it is not full, add enough oil to fill
it. Be sure the fill plug is tight. Change oil after the first
20 hours of operation. For more oil fill and service
information, see the Engine owner’s manual.
FUEL
Fll the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular grade lead-
free gasoline. DO N
NOT M MIX O OIL W WITH T THE G GASO-
LINE. R Remove tthe ffuel c cap s slowly tto rrelease p pres-
sure. K Keep h hands a away ffrom tthe e engine m muffler o or
HOT e engine p parts.
The POWER-ARC 5500 has a fuel tank mounted on
the engine. See the engine owner’s manual for more
details about 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 expan-
sion may cause overflow.
GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
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WARNING
GASOLINE
can cause fire
or explosion.