Lincoln Electric IM10003 VANTAGE 500-I - Manual (Page 12)

OIL
The VANTAGE® 500-I is shipped with the engine
crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 Oil that
meets classification CG-4 or CH-4 for diesel engines.
Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is
not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as
required. Check the oil level every four hours of run-
ning time during the first 50 running hours. Refer to
the engine Operator’s Manual for specific oil recom-
mendations and break-in information. The oil change
interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the
operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operator’s
Manual for more details on the proper service and
maintenance intervals.
FUEL
USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. The
capacity of the tank is 20 gals. (75.7 ltrs). When
the fuel gauge reads empty the tank contains
approximately 2 gals. (7.6ltrs.) of reserve fuel.
NOTE: A fuel shut off valve is located on the pre-
filter/sediment filter. Which should be in
the closed position when the welder is not
used for extended periods of time.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in the side and
exhausted through radiator & case back. It is
important that the intake and exhaust air is not
restricted. Allow a minimum clearance of 1ft.
(0.6m) from the case back and 16in.(406mm) from
either side of the base to a vertical surface.
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bATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that
can burn skin and damage eyes.
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The VANTAGE® 500-I is shipped with the negative
battery cable disconnected. Make certain that the
RUN-STOP switch is in the STOP position. Remove
the two screws from the battery tray using a screw-
driver or a 3/8" socket. Attach the negative battery
cable to the negative battery terminal and tighten
using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
A-4 INSTALLATION
VANTAGE® 500-I
A-4
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged bat-
tery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a
booster charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the
correct polarity. (See Battery in “Maintenance Section”)
MUFFLER OUTLET PIPE
Using the clamp provided secure the outlet pipe to the outlet
tube with the pipe positioned such that it will direct the
exhaust in the desired direction. Tighten using a 9/16" sock-
et or wrench.
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state or local laws may require that gasoline
or diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters
when they are operated in certain locations where unarrest-
ed sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler
included with this welder does not qualify as a spark
arrester. When required by local regulations, a suitable
spark arrester, such as the K903-1 must be installed and
properly maintained.
An incorrect spark arrestor may lead to damage to the
engine or adversely affect performance.
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REMOTE CONTROL
The VANTAGE® 500-I is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
When in the ARC GOUGING or CV-WIRE modes and when a
remote control is connected to the 6-pin Connector, the auto-
sensing circuit automatically switches the OUTPUT control from
control at the welder to remote control.
When in TOUCH START TIG mode and when a Amptrol is con-
nected to the 6-Pin Connector, the OUTPUT dial is used to set
the maximum current range of the CURRENT CONTROL of the
Amptrol.
When in the CC-STICK or DOWNHILL PIPE mode and when a
remote control is connected to the 6-Pin connector, the output
control is used to set the maximum current range of the remote.
EXAMPLE: When the OUTPUT CONTROL on the welder is set
to 200 amps the current range on the remote control will be
Min-200 amps, rather than the full Min-Max amps. Any current
range that is less than the full range provides finer current reso-
lution for more fine tuning of the output.
WARNING
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CAUTION
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