Lincoln Electric IM805 VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ - Manual (Page 29)

VANTAGE 500 DEUTZ
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system of the Deutz engine needs to be checked and
cleaned periodically. Consult the engine owners manual for the
proper frequency and procedure.
COOLING BLOWER BELT
The following procedure should be followed to replace the cooling
blower belt:
1. Allow the machine to cool.
2. Unfasten and slide the battery holder out from the welder.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove engine case side.
5. Loosen air cleaner hose clamp and detach hose.
6. Remove the engine end panel with air box and air cleaner
attached for access to the engine.
7. Loosen the alternator mounting bolts and rotate the alternator
towards the engine.
8. Remove the old cooling blower belt and install a new one.
9. Adjust the cold belt tension to 63-73 lbs. midway between any
two pulleys.
10. Reinstall the air cleaner hose, engine case side and end
panel. Reattach the negative battery cable. Slide in and
refasten the battery holder.
11. Check the cooling blower belt tension after 100 hours of
operation. (Follow steps 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 & 10)
BATTERY HANDLING
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
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.
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PREVENTING ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
1. When replacing, jumping, or otherwise connecting the battery
to the battery cables, the proper polarity must be observed.
Failure to observe the proper polarity could result in damage to
the charging circuit. The positive (+) battery cable has a red
terminal cover.
2. If the battery requires charging from an external charger,
disconnect the negative battery cable first and then the positive
battery cable before attaching the charger leads. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the internal charger components.
When reconnecting the cables, connect the positive cable first
and the negative cable last.
PREVENTING BATTERY DISCHARGE
Turn off the RUN/STOP to stop when engine is not running.
PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLING
Tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug.
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