INSTALLATION |
STACKING
POWERARC® 5500 machines CANNOT be stacked.
TILTING
FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular grade lead-
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,
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
free gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE GASO-
LINE. Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pres- sure. Keep hands away from the engine muffler or HOT engine parts.
WARNING
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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 POWERARC® 5500 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
GASOLINE
can cause fire or explosion.•Stop engine while fueling.
•Do not smoke when fueling.
•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
•Do not leave unattended while fueling.
•Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before starting engine.
•Do not overfill tank, fuel expan- sion may cause overflow.
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maximum angle of operation for the engine is 15 degrees from horizontal in any direction. Be certain to place the machine on a firm,
If you are operating the engine at a slight angle, be cer- tain to check the oil regularly and maintain a level, full oil condition. The effective fuel capacity will also be slightly less than the specified 1.6 gallon (6.1 liters).
GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
The POWERARC® 5500 has a fuel tank mounted on the engine. See the engine owner’s manual for more details about fuel.
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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
Read and understand the information about the gaso- line engine in the OPERATION and MAINTENANCE sections of this manual and the engine owner’s manu- al before you operate the POWERARC® 5500.
OIL
The POWERARC® 5500 with the Robin / Subaru 9HP engine and the POWERARC® 5500 with the Honda 9 HP engine are supplied with low oil protection. Both engines are equipped with protection that will shut down the engine in the event of a low oil condition. The engine cannot be restarted until sufficient oil is added.
The POWERARC® 5500 is shipped with the engine filled with SAE
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