Lincoln VANTAGE 500 - Manual (Page 29)

7. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through the element
toward a bright light. Check for damaged gaskets or dented
metal parts. Do not reuse damaged elements. Protect element
from dust and damage during drying and storage.
8. Reinstall air filter element.
After six cleanings replace air filter. A cleaned filter will have
approximately 70% of the life of a new filter element. A restricted
filter element may not appear excessively dirty.
FUEL FILTERS
When working on the fuel system
• Keep naked lights away, do not smoke !
• Do not spill fuel !
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The Vantage is equipped with a Fuel Filter located after the lift
pump and before fuel injectors.The procedure for changing the
filter is as follows.
1. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
2. Clean the area around the fuel filter head. Remove the filter.
Clean the gasket surface of the filter head and replace the o-
ring.
3. Fill the clean filter with clean fuel, and lubricate the o-ring seal
with clean lubricating oil.
4. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.
Mechanical overtightening will distort the threads, filter
element seal or filter can.
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COOLING SYSTEM
The Vantage is equipped with a pressure radiator. Keep the
radiator cap tight to prevent loss of coolant. Clean and flush the
coolant system periodically to prevent clogging the passage and
over-heating the engine. When antifreeze is needed, always use
the permanent type.
BATTERY HANDLING
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
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.
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PREVENTING ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
1. When replacing, jumping, or otherwise connecting the battery
to the battery cables, the proper polarity must be observed.
Failure to observe the proper polarity could result in damage to
the charging circuit. The positive (+) battery cable has a red
terminal cover.
2. If the battery requires charging from an external charger,
disconnect the negative battery cable first and then the positive
battery cable before attaching the charger leads. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the internal charger components.
When reconnecting the cables, connect the positive cable first
and the negative cable last.
PREVENTING BATTERY DISCHARGE
Turn the RUN/STOP switch to stop when engine is not running.
PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLING
Tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug.
D-2 MAINTENANCE D-2
Vantage 500 CUMMINS
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