Pre-Operation Engine Service; Stacking; Tilting; Lifting - Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC 4000 SVM103-A Service Manual

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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.

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE

Read and understand the information about the gaso-
line engine in the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
sections of this manual before you operate the
POWER-ARC 4000.
WARNING
• 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 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.
For more oil fill and service information, see the MAIN-
TENANCE section of this manual.
POWER-ARC 4000
INSTALLATION

FUEL

gallon (3.8) fuel tank mounted on the engine. See the
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE sections of this
manual for more details about fuel.

MUFFLER DEFLECTOR

The POWER-ARC 4000 is shipped with an exhaust
deflector. You can mount it yourself on the gasoline
engine.
To install the deflector, do the following:
• Align the holes on the deflector plate with the holes
on the muffler.
• Position the deflector so that the opening points
either right, left, or downward, away from the opera-
tor.
Never position the deflector upward.
debris can enter the engine and damage it. As a gen-
eral safety practice, position the deflector to direct
exhaust gases away from the operator's face and
eyes.
• Fasten the deflector onto the muffler with the screws
provided.
NOTE: The deflector reduces generator output power
up to 100 watts.

SPARK ARRESTER

Gasoline engine mufflers may emit sparks when the
engine is running. Some federal, state, or local laws
require spark arresters in locations where unarrested
sparks could present a fire hazard.
Standard mufflers and deflectors (like the ones includ-
ed with the POWER-ARC 4000) do not act as spark
arresters. When local laws require it, a spark arrester
must be installed on the machine and properly main-
tained. An optional spark arrester kit is available for
your POWER-ARC 4000.
section of this manual for more information.
An incorrect spark arrester may lead to damage to the
engine or reduce performance.
arrester for the Briggs & Stratton 8 HP Cool Bore
engine is available as a Lincoln field-installed option.
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 plastic, 1.00
CAUTION
See the ACCESSORIES
CAUTION
A suitable spark
Moisture or
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