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FUEL: At the end of each day’s use, refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensa- tion and dirt contamination in the fuel line.
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
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.
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.
CAUTION
Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene to clean the air cleaner. They may cause deterio- ration of the air cleaner. DO NOT OIL THE AIR CLEANER OR USE PRESSURIzED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY THE AIR CLEANER.
To service the
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 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.
CAUTION
Periodically clean the muffler area to remove com- bustible debris.
Clean Finger Guard Area: If your BULLDOG™ 5500 is equipped with an engine that has a finger guard, you should clean it as often as needed, to remove dirt or debris that may collect on the fin areas. A dirty fin- ger guard can result in overheating and damaging the engine. (See Figure D.2).
FIGURE D.2 - CLEAN AREA
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1. FINGER GUARD AREA
CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM: See Figure D.3. 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.3 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM
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1.REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THIS LOWER AREA.
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