Operation, Warning caution – Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC 4000 SVM103-A User Manual
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4.
Pull the cord rapidly.
5.
If the engine does not start, open the choke slight-
ly (move lever upward) and pull the starter cord
rapidly again.
When the engine starts, gradually open the choke to
the highest, upward position.
FOR A “HOT” ENGINE:
1.
Open the fuel shutoff valve on the bottom of the
fuel tank.
2.
Place the choke lever in the highest,
upward position. Closing the choke
of a hot engine will flood the carbu-
retor and prevent starting.
3.
Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resis-
tance is felt.
4.
Pull the cord rapidly.
FOR BEST ENGINE STARTING:
• Do not adjust air or fuel mixtures without following
the procedures in the Briggs & Stratton Operating
and Maintenance Instructions manual.
• Always use fresh gasoline and be sure the filter is
clean and properly maintained.
• If you use an alternate fuel tank or supply, be sure
to install an in-line fuel filter.
• Do not pull the recoil starter with the
choke in the downward position more
than one time. Repeated pulls on a
choked engine will flood the carburetor.
• If you don’t feel resistance when you pull the recoil
cord, gently hit the starter housing and/or pull the
cord out to its fully extended position and wiggle it
rapidly. Repeat this if necessary until the clutch
engages the shaft and you feel resistance when you
pull the cord.
• If the engine will not start, see the TROU-
BLESHOOTING section of this manual.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
Remove all welding and generator power loads
and let the engine cool by running it for several
minutes.
2.
Stop the engine by pressing downward on the
piercing stop switch lever.
3.
Hold the lever down firmly until the engine com-
pletely stops. Otherwise, the engine may restart
or sputter as it stops.
4.
Close the fuel shutoff valve at the bottom of the
fuel tank.
FOR BEST ENGINE STOPPING:
• Do not remove the rubber spark plug boot.
• Be sure the piercing point on the piercing stop
switch lever firmly contacts the spark plug.
• Do not apply excessive force to or bend the pierc-
ing stop switch lever.
Close the fuel valve when the machine is transported
to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor. Drain the
tank before transporting the machine in a vehicle.
For long periods of storage, turn off the fuel shutoff
valve (lowest, downward position) and let the engine
run until there is no more fuel in the line. Use a fuel
additive such as Sta-Bil to minimize fuel gum
deposits.
RUNNING THE ENGINE
The engine is set at the factory to run at high idle
speed when not under load. You should not adjust
this setting yourself.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Any engine will use a small amount of oil during its
“break-in” period. For the gasoline engine on the
POWER-ARC 4000, break-in is about 12 running
hours.
Check the oil frequently during break-in. Change the
oil after the first 5 hours of operation. For more
details, see the MAINTENANCE section of this manu-
al.
During break-in, subject the POWER-ARC 4000 to
only moderate loads. Avoid long periods running at
idle. Before stopping the engine, remove all loads and
allow the engine to cool several minutes.
POWER-ARC 4000
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OPERATION
WARNING
CAUTION