Pre-Operation Engine Service; Stacking; Tilting; Lifting - Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC SVM103-C 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.
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 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 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 and the Power-Arc
4000 with the Honda 9 HP engine are supplied with
low oil protection. The Power-Arc 4000 with the
Briggs and Stratton 8 HP engine is equipped with
protection that will prevent the engine from starting if
the oil level is low. The Power-Arc 4000 with the
Honda 9 HP engine is equipped with protection that
will shut down the engine in the event of a low oil
condition. 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
Briggs & Stratton Engine manual.

FUEL

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular grade lead-
free gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE GASO-
LINE.
The POWER-ARC 4000 has a plastic, 1.0
gallon (3.8L) fuel tank mounted on the
engine. See the Briggs & Stratton Engine
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 operator.
Never position the deflector upward. Moisture or
debris can enter the engine and damage it. As a
general 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.
POWER-ARC 4000
CAUTION
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