Lincoln Electric IM10074 BULLDOG 5500 - Manual (Page 17)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
BULLDOG™ 5500
GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS
Refer to your engine manual for the location of the fol-
lowing features:
1. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE: Stops the flow of gaso-
line from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Should
be closed whenever you are finished using the
BULLDOG™ 5500. Must be opened before you
start the engine.
2. FUEL TANK AND CAP: See TECHNICAL SPECI-
FICATIONS for capacity.
NOTE: If you use any other alternate fuel tank or
supply, be sure to use a recommended in-
line fuel filter.
3. MUFFLER: Reduces engine noise output.
See SPARK ARRESTER in the INSTALLATION
section of this manual.
4. “ON/OFF Switch: A two position switch located on
the rear of the engine. In the “ON”(I) position, the
engine ignition circuit is energized and the engine
can be started by pulling the recoil rope starter. In
the “OFF”(O) position, the electronic ignition is
grounded and the engine shuts down.
5. AIR CLEANER: Filters intake air to the carburetor.
See ENGINE MAINTENANCE in the MAINTE-
NANCE section of the engine ownerʼs manual for
details about the specific type of air cleaner to
use.
The Kohler CH395 is equipped with a Quad clean
air filter which can be used as a warm air intake
for cold weather operation. This is done by unfas-
tening two clips and turning the air cleaner 180°.
6. CHOKE: Provides a richer air/fuel mix-
ture for cold engine starting conditions.
See the topic ENGINE OPERATION,
below, for details on setting the choke.
7. RECOIL STARTER: Manual, rope-type starter.
The handle position allows easy starting from
either ground level or pickup-truck level
8. OIL DRAIN PLUG: Permits convenient draining of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil drain plug.
9. OIL FILL PLUG: Permits convenient filling of
engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the
engine are equipped with an oil fill plug.
ENGINE OPERATION
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE
SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed
for the BULLDOG™ 5500 is 3750 RPM, no load.
Do NOT adjust the governor screw on the engine.
Severe personal injury and damage to the
machine can result if it is operated at speeds
above the maximum rated speed.
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Read and understand all safety instructions included
in the engine manufacturerʼs Operating and
Maintenance Instructions manual that is shipped
with the BULLDOG™ 5500.
WARNING