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D-2
OUTBACK™ 185
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To service the pre-cleaner:
Remove the cover. Carefully remove the foam pre-
cleaner from the filter element.
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.
Carefully place the pre-cleaner back over the filter ele-
ment and reinstall the air cleaner cover and wing nuts.
CLEAN 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. Use
low pressure air to blow out the machine periodically.
In particularly dirty locations this may be required
once a week.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
To service spark plug, remove the 9 screws securing
the side panel. Remove side panel and place provided
fiber spacer between the muffler and bottom of control
panel. See Figure D.2.
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
adjustments 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 authorize Field Service
Shop.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE PARTS
Kohler CS 12.75
Air Filter Element 63 083 19-S
Air Filter Pre-Cleaner 63 083 17-S
Spark Plug Champion RC 12YC
(Resistor Type) (Gap .030” [.76mm])
OPERATIONAL CLEARANCE
Approximately 12-18” of clearance should be
around this unit during operation for air flow.
Reducing this clearance will reduce air flow to the
machine causing operational temperatures to
increase. Possible damage to the machine can
result if to much air flow is restricted.
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WARNING
SLIP RINGS
A slight amount of darkening and wear of the slip
rings and brushes is normal. Brushes should be
inspected when a general overhaul is necessary.
If brushes are to be replace, clean slip rings with a
fine emery paper.
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while engine is
running.
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HARDWARE
Both English and Metric fasteners are used in this
welder.
CAUTION
CAUTION
FIGURE D.2