Lincoln Electric 500 - Manual (Page 12)

ENGINE BREAK-IN
Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty indus-
trial engines for the portable welding machines we
offer. While it is normal to see a small amount of
crankcase oil consumption during initial operation,
excessive oil use, wet stacking (oil or tar like sub-
stance at the exhaust port), or excessive smoke is not
normal.
Larger machines with a capacity of 350 amperes and
higher, which are operated at low or no-load condi-
tions for extended periods of time are especially sus-
ceptible to the conditions described above. To
accomplish successful engine break-in, most diesel-
powered equipment needs only to be run at a reason-
ably heavy load within the rating of the welder for
some period of time during the engineʼs early life.
However, if the welder is subjected to extensive light
loading, occasional moderate to heavy loading of the
engine may sometimes be necessary. Caution must
be observed in correctly loading a diesel/generator
unit.
1. Connect the welder output studs to a suitable
resistive load bank. Note that any attempt to short
the output studs by connecting the welding leads
together, direct shorting of the output studs, or con-
necting the output leads to a length of steel will
result in catastrophic damage to the generator and
voids the warranty.
2. Set the welder controls for an output current and
voltage within the welder rating and duty cycle.
Note that any attempt to exceed the welder rating
or duty cycle for any period of time will result in cat-
astrophic damage to the generator and voids the
warranty.
3. Periodically shut off the engine and check the
crankcase oil level.
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 bat-
tery last.
A-4 INSTALLATION
VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS
A-4
PRE-OPERATION ENGINE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
• Keep hands away from the engine muf-
fler 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 VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS is shipped with the
engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil
(API class CD or better). Check the engine 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 running time during the first 35 run-
ning hours. Refer to the engine Operatorʼs 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
Operatorʼs Manuals for the proper service and mainte-
nance intervals.
FUEL USE DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel. The capaci-
ty of the fuel tank is approximately 25 gallons (95 liters).
See engine Operatorʼs Manual for specific fuel recom-
mendations. 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 Owners
Manual for more information on coolant.)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING