Engine Operation - Lincoln Electric BULLDOG SVM208-A Service Manual

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GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS

Refer to your engine manual for the location of the fol-

lowing features:

1. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE: Stops the flow of gaso-

line from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Should be

closed whenever you are finished using the

Bulldog® 140. Must be opened before you start

the engine.

2. FUEL TANK AND CAP: See TECHNICAL SPECI-

FICATIONS for capacity.

NOTE: If you use any other alternate fuel tank or

supply, be sure to use a recommended in-

line fuel filter.

3. MUFFLER: Reduces engine noise output.

See SPARK ARRESTER in the INSTALLATION

section of this manual.

4. "ON/OFF Switch: A two position switch located on

the rear of the engine. In the "ON"(I) position, the

engine ignition circuit is energized and the engine

can be started by pulling the recoil rope starter. In

the "OFF"(O) position, the electronic ignition is

grounded and the engine shuts down.

5. AIR CLEANER: Filters intake air to the carburetor.

See ENGINE MAINTENANCE in the MAINTE-

NANCE section of the engine owner's manual for

details about the specific type of air cleaner to use.

6. CHOKE: Provides a richer air/fuel mixture for cold

engine starting conditions. See the topic ENGINE

OPERATION, for details on setting the choke.

OPERATION

7. RECOIL STARTER: Manual, rope-type

starter.

easy starting from either ground level or

pickup-truck level

8. OIL DRAIN PLUG: Permits convenient draining of

engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the

engine are equipped with an oil drain plug.

9. OIL FILL PLUG: Permits convenient filling of

engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the

engine are equipped with an oil fill plug.