Maintenance, Caution, Warning – Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC IM871-A User Manual
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D-2
MAINTENANCE
D-2
FUEL: At the end of each day’s use, refill
the fuel tank to minimize moisture conden-
sation and dirt contamination in the fuel line.
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS - The maximum
allowable high idle speed for this machine is 3750
RPM, no load. DO NOT tamper with the governor
components or setting or make any other adjust-
ments to increase the maximum speed. Severe
personal injury and damage to the machine can
result if operated at speeds above maximum.
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Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
Shop.
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DRY T
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CLEANER.
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To service the pre-cleaner:
1. Wash in liquid detergent and water.
2. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
3. Saturate in clean engine oil.
4. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all
excess oil.
CLEAN E
ENGINE: Remove dirt and debris with a cloth
or a brush. Do not clean with a forceful spray of
water. Water might contaminate the fuel system.
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debris.
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Clean R
Rotating S
Screen: If your POWER-ARC 5500 is
equipped with an engine that has a rotating screen,
you should clean it as often as needed, to remove dirt
or debris that may collect on the screen. A dirty
screen can result in engine overheating and damage.
(See Figure D.3).
FIGURE D.3 - CLEAN ROTATING
SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS GUARD
1. ROTATING SCREEN
CLEAN C
COOLING S
SYSTEM: See Figure D.4. Clean
the internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent over-
speeding, overheating, and engine damage. Clean
every 100 operating hours or as often as necessary.
FIGURE D.4 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM
1. REMOVE DIRT FROM THESE AREAS.
POWER-ARC 5500
CAUTION
CAUTION
1
1
WARNING