Lincoln Electric IM751 POWER-ARC 4000 - Manual (Page 10)

A-3 INSTALLATION
POWER-ARC 4000
A-3
STACKING
POWER-ARC 4000 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 4000 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 1.00 gallon (3.8
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 man-
ual before you operate the POWER-ARC 4000.
• Keep hands away from the engine muffler or
HOT engine parts.
• Stop the engine when fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow the fumes to clear
before starting the engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from the fuel tank.
OIL
The Power-Arc 4000 with the Briggs and Stratton 8
HP engine and the Power-Arc 4000 with the Honda 9
HP engine are supplied with low oil protection. The
Power-Arc 4000 with the Briggs and Stratton 8 HP
engine is equipped with protection that will prevent
the engine from starting if the oil level is low. The
Power-Arc 4000 with the Honda 9 HP engine is
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 4000 is shipped with the engine
filled with SAE 10W-30 oil. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
BEFORE YOU START THE 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 5 hours of operation. If the POWER-ARC
4000 has a Honda engine, then change the oil after
the first 20 hours of operation.
For more oil fill and service information, see the
Engine owner’s manual.
FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular grade lead-
free gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH
THE GASOLINE.
The POWER-ARC 4000 has a fuel tank
mounted on the engine. See the engine owner’s man-
ual for more details about fuel.
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