Lincoln Electric IM10066 AIR VANTAGE 500 (AU) - Manual (Page 34)

D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4
CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise connect
battery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity is
correct. Improper polarity can damage the charging
circuit. The AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) positive (+) bat-
tery 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
components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manufac-
turer for proper charger settings and charging time.
NAMEPLATES / WARNING DECALS MAIN-
TENANCE
Whenever routine maintenance is performed on this
machine - or at least yearly - inspect all nameplates
and labels for legibility. Replace those which are no
longer clear. Refer to the parts list for the replacement
item number.
WELDER / GENERATOR MAINTE-
NANCE
STORAGE
Store the AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU) in a clean, dry
protected areas.
CLEANING
Blow out the generator and controls periodically with
low pressure air. Do this at least once a week in par-
ticularly dirty areas.
BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
It is normal for the brushes and slip rings to wear and
darken slightly. Inspect the brushes when a generator
overhaul is necessary.
Do not attempt to polish slip rings while the
engine is running.
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AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)
WARNING
Table D.1 Engine Maintenance Components
ITEM MAKE PART NUMBER SERVICE INTERVAL
Air Cleaner Element Donaldson P822768 Replace as indicated by
Service Indicator
Fleetguard AF25436
Oil Filer Cummins C6002112110 Replace every 750 hours or 3 months,
Fleetguard LF16011 whichever is less.
Fan Belt Cummins C0412021749 Inspect every 1000 hours or 12 months,
whichever is less.
Fuel Strainer Cummins 3826094 Inspect and replace monthly as
Fleetguard FF5079 required. Replace annually.
Fuel Filter / Fleetguard FS19594 Replace every 500 hours or 6 months,
Water Separator whichever is less.
Battery ----- BCI GROUP 34 Inspect every 500 hours
Engine Oil Change See Manual ----- Change every 750 hours or 3 months,
whichever is less. Check daily.