Pre-Operation Engine Service - Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC 4000 Operator's 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.
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
supporting 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.
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.
INSTALLATION
OIL
The Power-Arc 4000 with the Briggs and Stratton 8
HP engine produced after August 1998 and the
Power-Arc 4000 with the Honda 9 HP engine are sup-
plied with low oil shutdown protection. The Power-
Arc 4000 with the Briggs and Stratton 8 HP engine
produced before August 1998 is NOT equipped with
an "Oil Gard"® low oil shutdown protection device.
Oil must be regularly checked and added as needed.
However, the engine block is equipped to accept an
"Oil Gard"® accessory kit available from authorized
Briggs and Stratton Distributors. An installed kit will
sense low oil levels and will automatically shut down
the engine. The engine cannot be restarted until suffi-
cient 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.
For more oil fill and service information, see the
Engine owner's manual.
FUEL
The POWER-ARC 4000 has a fuel tank mounted on
the engine. See the engine owner's manual for more
details about fuel.
POWER-ARC 4000
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular
grade lead-free gasoline. DO NOT MIX
OIL WITH THE GASOLINE.
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