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D-2
MAINTENANCE
D-2
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
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.
Do
n
not
u
use
p
petroleum
s
solvents
s
such
a
as
k
kerosene
to
c
clean
t
the
a
air
c
cleaner.
T
They
m
may
c
cause
d
deterio-
ration
o
of
t
the
a
air
c
cleaner.
D
DO
N
NOT
O
OIL
T
THE
A
AIR
CLEANER
O
OR
U
USE
P
PRESSURIZED
A
AIR
T
TO
C
CLEAN
OR
D
DRY
T
THE
A
AIR
C
CLEANER.
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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
ENGINE:
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.
Periodically
c
clean
t
the
m
muffler
a
area
t
to
r
remove
combustible
d
debris.
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Clean
R
Rotating
S
Screen:
If your POWER-ARC 5500 is
eq
uipped 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
COOLING
S
SYSTEM:
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
CAUTION
CAUTION
1
1
WARNING