Lincoln Electric Welding Generator POWER-ARC 5500 (Honda engine)

- Store the POWER-ARC 5500 in clean, dry, protected areas

- Blow out the generator and controls periodically with low pressure air. Do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas

- Inspect the brushes when a general overhaul is necessary. Remove the brushes and clean the slip rings with fine grit emery paper

- Keep the electrical receptacles in good condition. Remove any dirt, oil, or other debris from their surfaces and holes

- Check the welding cable connections at the weld output terminals often. Be sure that the connections are always tight

- Clean rotating screen 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

- Clean the internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent over-speeding, overheating, and engine damage

- Clean or replace the spark plug;