Battery, Maintenance, Engine adjustment – Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 400 User Manual
Page 38: Battery maintenance, Servicing optional spark arrestor, Warning
MAINTENANCE
D-6
D-6
VANTAGE® 400
FUEL FILTER
1. Check the fuel filter and fuel pre-filter for water accu-
mulation or sediment.
2. Replace the fuel filter if it is found with excessive
water accumulation or sediment. Empty fuel pre-
filter.
ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a
Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service
Shop.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
To access the battery, remove the battery tray from the
front of the machine with 3/8” nut driver or flat head
screw driver. Pull the tray out of machine far enough to
disconnect the negative and then positive battery
cables. The tray can then be tilted and lifted to remove
the entire tray and battery from the machine for easy
service.
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 bat-
tery 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 nega-
tive battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near bat-
tery.
•
Follow instructions printed on bat-
tery.
OVERSPEED IS HAZARDOUS
The maximum allowable high idle speed for this
machine is 1890 RPM, no load. Do NOT tamper with
governor components or setting or make any other
adjustments to increase the maximum speed.
Severe personal injury and damage to the machine
can result if operated at speeds above maximum.
CLEANING THE BATTERY
Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth
when dirty. If the terminals appear corroded, discon-
nect the battery cables and wash the terminals with an
ammonia solution or a solution of 1/4 pound (0.1113
kg) of baking soda and 1 quart (0.9461L) of water. Be
sure the battery vent plugs (if equipped) are tight so
that none of the solution enters the cells.
After cleaning, flush the outside of the battery, the bat-
tery compartment, and surrounding areas with clear
water. Coat the battery terminals lightly with petroleum
jelly or a non-conductive grease to retard corrosion.
Keep the battery clean and dry. Moisture accumulation
on the battery can lead to more rapid discharge and
early battery failure.
CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If battery cells are low, fill them to the neck of the filler
hole with distilled water and recharge. If one cell is low,
check for leaks.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect
battery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is cor-
rect. Improper polarity can damage the charging cir-
cuit. The VANTAGE® 400 positive (+) battery terminal
has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external
charger, disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable before you attach the charger leads.
After the battery is charged, reconnect the positive bat-
tery cable first and the negative cable last. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the internal charger com-
ponents.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufac-
turer for proper charger settings and charging time.
SERVICING
OPTIONAL
SPARK
ARRESTOR
Clean every 100 hours.
WARNING
WARNING
• MUFFLER MAY BE HOT
• ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SPARK ARRESTER!
• DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WHILE INSTALLING
THE SPARK ARRESTER!