Lincoln AIR VANTAGE IM985 - Manual (Page 19)

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AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUbOTA
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important
safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat-
ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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• Always operate the welder with the hinged door
closed and the side panels in place.
• Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before
operating this machine. Always follow these and
any other safety procedures included in this man-
ual and in the Engine Instruction Manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA is a diesel engine-
driven welding power source. The machine uses a
brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-
purpose welding, for 120/240 VAC single phase and
240V three phase auxiliary standby power. The AIR
VANTAGE® 500 KUBOTA also has a rotary screw 60
cfm air compressor built in. The DC welding control sys-
tem uses state of the art Chopper Technology for
superior welding performance.
FOR AUXILIARY POWER:
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the
desired operating mode. Full power is available regard-
less of the welding control settings providing no welding
current is being drawn.
ADD FUEL
• 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 expan-
sion may cause overflow.
Diesel Fuel Only-Low Sulphur Fuel or Ultra Low
Sulphur in USA and Canada.
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill the tank. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE
POINT OF OVERFLOW.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific fuel recom-
mendations.
bREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a small amount of oil during its
“break-in” period. The break-in period is about 50 run-
ning hours.Check the oil every four hours during
break-in.
Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation and
every 200 hours thereafter. Change the oil filter at
each oil change.
During break-in, subject the Welder to moderate
loads. Avoid long periods running at idle. before
stopping the engine, remove all loads and allow
the engine to cool several minutes.
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
DIESEL FUEL
can cause fire.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open side engine door and remove the engine oil
dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the
dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full
mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door.
• Check radiator for proper coolant level. (Fill if nec-
essary).
• See Engine Owner’s Manual for specific oil and
coolant recommendations.