Engine Adjustments - Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC IM871-A Operator's Manual

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FUEL: At the end of each day's use, refill
the fuel tank to minimize moisture conden-
sation and dirt contamination in the fuel line.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS - The maximum
allowable high idle speed for this machine is 3750
RPM, no load. DO NOT tamper with the governor
components or setting or make any other adjust-
ments to increase the maximum speed. Severe
personal injury and damage to the machine can
result if operated at speeds above maximum.
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Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
Shop.
CAUTION
Do n n ot u u se p p etroleum s s olvents s s uch a a s k k erosene
to c c lean t t he a a ir c c leaner. T T hey m m ay c c ause d d eterio-
ration o o f t t he a a ir c c leaner. D D O N N OT O O IL T T HE A A IR
CLEANER O O R U U SE P P RESSURIZED A A IR T T O C C LEAN
OR D D RY T T HE A A IR C C LEANER.
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To service the pre-cleaner:
1. Wash in liquid detergent and water.
2. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
3. Saturate in clean engine oil.
4. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all
excess oil.
CLEAN E E NGINE: Remove dirt and debris with a cloth
or a brush. Do not clean with a forceful spray of
water. Water might contaminate the fuel system.
CAUTION
Peri odicall y c c lean t t he m m uf fler a a r ea t t o r r em ove
combustible d d ebris.
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MAINTENANCE
Clean R R otating S S creen: If your POWER-ARC 5500 is
equipped with an engine that has a rotating screen,
you should clean it as often as needed, to remove dirt
or debris that may collect on the screen. A dirty
screen can result in engine overheating and damage.
(See Figure D.3).
FIGURE D.3 - CLEAN ROTATING
SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS GUARD
1. ROTATING SCREEN
CLEAN C C OOLING S S YSTEM: See Figure D.4. Clean
the internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent over-
speeding, overheating, and engine damage. Clean
every 100 operating hours or as often as necessary.
FIGURE D.4 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM
1. REMOVE DIRT FROM THESE AREAS.
POWER-ARC 5500
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