Lincoln VANTAGE 500 - Manual (Page 12)

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instructions
supplied with this machine.
• 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 expansion may
cause overflow.
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
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OIL
The Vantage is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with high
quality SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD or better). Check the oil
level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on
the dip stick, add oil as required. Check the oil level every four
hours of running time during the first 35 running hours. Refer to
the engine Operator’s Manual for specific oil recommendations
and break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on
the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the
engine Operator’s Manual for the proper service and
maintenance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capacity of the
fuel tank is approx 95 liters. See engine Operator’s Manual for
specific fuel recommendations. Running out of fuel may
require bleeding the fuel injection pump. NOTE: Before
starting the engine, open the fuel shutoff valve (pointer to be in
line with hose).
FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank Filler neck
and install the Fuel Cap.
ENGINE COOLANT
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
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The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator filled with a
50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water. See the
MAINTENANCE section and the engine Operator’s Manual for
more information on coolant.
BATTERY CONNECTION
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from
battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
• INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and
connect to new battery last.
• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove battery
from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then
positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling,
connect negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
• USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first
then connect negative lead to negative battery lead at
engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful
when working near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
A-4 INSTALLATION A-4
Vantage 500 CUMMINS
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DIESEL FUEL
can cause fire.