Pre-Operation Engine Service - Lincoln Electric BULLDOG IM10074 Operator's Manual

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STACKING
BULLDOG™ 5500 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 BULLDOG™ 5500 should be lifted by two peo-
ple. (See Specification section for weight). The
LowLift™ grab bars on both ends make lifting easi-
er.

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

Read and understand the engine operating and
maintenance instructions supplied with this machine
before you operate the BULLDOG™ 5500.
WARNING
• Keep hands away from muffler or HOT engine
parts.
• Stop the engine when fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Remove fuel cap slowly to release pressure.
• Do not overfill tank.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear
before starting engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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INSTALLATION
OIL
The BULLDOG™ 5500 is shipped with the engine
filled with SAE 10W30 oil. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
bEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. This is an
added precaution. Do not screw in dipstick when
checking oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL. Be sure the
fill plug is tight after servicing.
FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular grade (mini-
mum 87 octane lead free gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL
WITH GAS. The BULLDOG™ 5500 capacity is
approximately 1.9 gallons (7.2 Liter). DO NOT OVER-
FILL, allow room in the fuel tank for fuel expansion.
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require gasoline
engines to be equipped with exhaust spark arresters
when they are operated in certain locations where
unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The
standard muffler included with this machine comes
equipped with a spark arrestor.
bULLDOG™ 5500 Typical Fuel
No Load
3750 RPM ±100 R.P.M.
AC CC Weld Output
80 Amps @ 25 Volts
Auxiliary Power 4000
Watts (120/240 Volts)
bULLDOG™ 5500
Consumption
Kohler CH395
.31 Gallons/Hour
1.17 ( Liters/Hour)
.54 Gallons/Hour
2.04 ( Liters/Hour)
.74 Gallons/Hour
2.80 ( Liters/Hour)
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