Lincoln Electric IM826 AIR VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS - Manual (Page 12)

PRE-OPERATION ENGINE AND
COMPRESSOR SERVICE
READ the engine and compressor operating and maintenance
instructions supplied with this machine.
• Keep hands away from the engine muffler or
HOT engine parts.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before fuelling.
• Do not smoke when fuelling.
• Fill fuel tank at a moderate rate and do not over-fill.
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow fumes to clear before
starting engine.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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OIL
The AIR VANTAGE® 500 is shipped with the engine crankcase
filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil (API class CD or better).
Check the engine and compressor oil levels 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 running time
during the first 35 running hours. Refer to the engine and
compressor Operator’s Manuals for specific oil recommendations
and break-in information. The oil change interval is dependent on
the quality of the oil and the operating environment. Refer to the
engine and compressor Operator’s Manuals for the proper
service and maintenance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capacity of the
fuel tank is approximately 25 gallons (95 liters). See engine
Operator’s Manual for specific fuel recommendations. Running
out of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, open the fuel shutoff valve
(pointer to be in line with hose).
FUEL CAP
Remove the plastic cap covering from the Fuel Tank Filler neck
and install the Fuel Cap.
ENGINE COOLANT
HOT COOLANT can burn skin.
•Do not remove cap if radiator is hot.
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The welder is shipped with the engine and radiator filled with a
50% mixture of ethylene glycol and water. See the
MAINTENANCE section and the engine Operator’s Manual for
more information on coolant.
BATTERY CONNECTION
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 battery 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 negative battery lead at
engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and be careful
when working near battery.
• Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
A-4 INSTALLATION A-4
AIR VANTAGE® 500 CUMMINS
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