Maintenance, Caution, Warning – Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC IM871-A User Manual

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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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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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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

WARNING