Lincoln Electric AIR VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS IM826-A - Manual (Page 28)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Have a qualified technician do the maintenance and
troubleshooting work.
• Turn the engine off before working inside the machine.
• Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when
the maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
• Always use the greatest care when working near moving parts.
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Read the Safety Precautions in front of this manual and the
engine instruction manual before working on this machine.
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position
and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away
from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts when starting,
operating or repairing the equipment.
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
DAILY
• Check the Engine and Compressor oil levels .
• Refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensation in the
tank.
• Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of the water
separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow to drain into a
container suitable for diesel fuel for 2 to 3 seconds. Repeat the
above drainage procedure until diesel fuel is detected in the
container.
• Check coolant level.
• Only Vmac certified and approved synthetic
oil MUST be used. Shut down the
Welder/Compressor for 3 minutes, open the
pressure supply valve to ensure the system is
depressurized
prior to removing the
compressor oil level dipstick.
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WEEKLY
Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodically. In
particularly dirty locations, this may be required once a week.
COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE
Refer to the “Routine Maintenance” section of the compressor
owner’s manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of
the following:
a. Compressor oil and filter.
b. Compressor air filter.
c. Compressor coalescing filter.
VMAC™
VEHICLE MOUNTED AIR COMPRESSORS
www.VMAC.ca
1333 Kipp Road
Nanamino
British Columbia
Canada, V9X1R3
Telephone: (250) 740-3200
Facsimile: (250) 740-3201
Toll Free: 800-738-8622
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the “Periodic Checks” section of the Engine Operator’s
Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the
following:
a) Engine Oil and Filter
b) Air Cleaner
c) Fuel Filter - and Delivery System
d) Alternator Belt
e) Battery
f) Cooling System
Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for various engine
maintenance components.
AIR FILTER
• Excessive air filter restriction will result in
reduced engine life.
• Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents
for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or
explosion could result.
• Never run the engine without the air cleaner.
Rapid engine wear will result from
contaminants, such as dust and dirt being
drawn into the engine.
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The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air
filter. Never apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner as
follows:
Replace the element as indicated by the service
indicator. (See Service Instructions and Installation
Tips for Engine Air Filter.)
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1
AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION