Lincoln Electric 500 - Manual (Page 32)

D-4 MAINTENANCE D-4
CHARGING THE BATTERY
When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise con-
nect battery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity
is correct. Improper polarity can damage the charging
circuit. The VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS positive (+)
battery 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
battery 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 manu-
facturer 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 MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
Store the Vantage 500 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 partic-
ularly 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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VANTAGE 500 CUMMINS