Installation, Safety precautions, Location and ventilation – Lincoln Electric BULLDOG SVM208-A User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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BULLDOG® 140
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all the operation and mainte-
nance manuals supplied with your machine. They
include important safety precautions; detailed
engine starting, operating, and maintenance
instructions; and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrodes with your skin or wet cloth-
ing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust to the outside.
• Do not stack anything on or near the
engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate this equipment with any
of its doors open or guards off.
• Stop the engine before servicing it.
• Keep away from moving parts.
Only qualified personnel should install,
use, or service this equipment.
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LOCATION AND VENTILATION
Whenever you use the Bulldog® 140, be sure that
clean cooling air can flow through the machine’s gaso-
line engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty areas.
Also, keep the machine away from heat sources. Do
not place the back end of the generator anywhere near
hot engine exhaust from another machine. And of
course, make sure that engine exhaust is ventilated to
an open, outside area.
The Bulldog® 140 must be used outdoors. Do not set
the machine in puddles or otherwise submerge it in
water. Such practices pose safety hazards and cause
improper operation and corrosion of parts.
Always operate the Bulldog® 140 with the case roof on
and all machine components completely assembled.
This will protect you from the dangers of moving parts,
hot metal surfaces, and live electrical devices.
STORING
1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it’s not
in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where
it can’t be accidentally damaged from construction
activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards.
2. If you will be storing the machine for over 30 days,
you should drain the fuel to protect fuel system and
carburetor parts from gum deposits. Empty all fuel
from the tank and run the engine until it stops from
lack of fuel.
3. You can store the machine for up to 24 months if
you use a gasoline stabilizing additive in the fuel
system. Mix the additive with the fuel in the tank
and run the engine for a short time to circulate the
additive through the carburetor.
4. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil and refill
with fresh oil per the engine manual.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately
1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder.
Replace the spark plug and crank the engine slow-
ly to distribute the oil.
6. Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder and
cylinder head fins and housing, rotating screen,
and muffler areas.
7. Store in a clean, dry area.
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